Top of the crops
Last month, Gabor Vince and Frank Kyne, two beneficiaries of the TRA online training programme, visited the Vida Borgstena mill in Sweden as a reward for getting the highest scores on the course. Both trussed rafter designers, Frank and Gabor began their trip with a visit to a forest in Borgstena, just a few … Continue reading “Top of the crops”
Combustible materials amendment to approved document B for buildings over 18m
The Government has announced amendments to part B of the building regulations which have implications for timber components of buildings in and on external walls of high-rise developments. The regulations specify that for residential developments above 18m, all materials in or on the external wall must be of European Classification A2-s1, d0 or Class … Continue reading “Combustible materials amendment to approved document B for buildings over 18m”
Search for new TRA chair to start soon
Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) chairman, Jonathan Fellingham, has now stepped down from his role after three years of leading the TRA in its 2020 strategy. The search for a new chairman will begin imminently. Jonathan said: “Regrettably, I have to make this decision ahead of the next TRA AGM due to personal circumstances. … Continue reading “Search for new TRA chair to start soon”
Guidance for preparing for a ‘no deal’ Brexit
The UK Government has issued information for businesses on how to prepare for a scenario in which the UK leaves the EU without agreement – a ‘no deal’ scenario. The Construction Products Regulation (CPR) is classified as a new approach regulation and so the following information comes from the government guidance paper Trading goods regulated … Continue reading “Guidance for preparing for a ‘no deal’ Brexit”
Government pledges to prioritise the timber industry after Brexit
Environment Minister David Rutley MP yesterday committed to “strengthening the timber trade” during a parliamentary debate on the implications of Brexit on the timber industry. Describing the industry as a “real priority” for Government, the Minister also pledged to make sure that timber importers face as “few additional costs as possible” after Brexit. The comments came … Continue reading “Government pledges to prioritise the timber industry after Brexit”
