Roofscape Design Awards winners of 2024 announced
Winners of the 2024 Roofscape Design Awards were revealed at the TRA AGM and Conference held at the Walton Hall Hotel in Warwickshire last week. The awards recognise and celebrate the technical skills required to design trussed rafter roofs, joists, and panels. There were three categories available for designers to enter in 2024: Commercial Project … Continue reading “Roofscape Design Awards winners of 2024 announced”
New dates announced for NMITE’s TimberTED courses
A new series of dates have been announced for the New Model Institute For Technology & Engineering (NMITE)’s Timber Engineering Design (Timber TED) course. TimberTED is a set of courses developed and run by NMITE in partnership with Timber Development UK and Edinburgh Napier University. The course is endorsed by the CIOB (Chartered Institute of … Continue reading “New dates announced for NMITE’s TimberTED courses”
Member News: New Commercial and Operations Director at NTS
National Timber Systems (NTS), the engineered wood products division of National Timber Group, has appointed Richard Jarvis to the newly created role of NTS Commercial and Operations Director. Richard joined the division in 2019 as operations director with 30 years’ of experience in the timber industry across manufacturing, sales, design and management. During his time … Continue reading “Member News: New Commercial and Operations Director at NTS”
Attracting talent beyond the big cities
Earlier this month, Nick Boulton, chief executive of the TRA attended the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) – Institute of Carpenters (IOC) Timber Industry College Hub Event which was hosted by West Suffolk College and the Eastern Education Group. Over 150 students attended the event and gained insights from a range of speakers including representatives … Continue reading “Attracting talent beyond the big cities”
Are designers within TRA member companies a principal designer?
On 1 October 2023, new regulations came into force which define the duties of a principal designer under the Building Safety Act 2020 which is mandatory for all projects covered by the Building Regulations. It is the responsibility of the client to take all reasonable steps to appoint designers and contractors with the necessary competence … Continue reading “Are designers within TRA member companies a principal designer?”
Recruitment support for TRA members
In February 2023, industry research conducted by Opinion Matters highlighted a critical need to attract more workers to join the construction sector. By 2027, an additional 224,900 skilled professionals will be required to meet the demands of the industry, translating to an average annual recruitment of 44,980 individuals. Delving deeper into the trussed rafter industry, … Continue reading “Recruitment support for TRA members”
Inclusive PPE means better protection for employees
Personal protection equipment (PPE) serves as a line of defence to protect workers from physical hazards they may encounter in the workplace such as sharp surfaces and wood dust, while ensuring workers can perform their tasks safely and effectively. It may not be enough to offer standard equipment, correct fit on the worker is a … Continue reading “Inclusive PPE means better protection for employees”
New designTimber talks webinars announced
TRA members are invited to sign up for Timber Development UK’s lunchtime monthly webinars – designTimber, which are back for another year of inspiration and learning. The webinars will feature presentations by the multi-disciplinary design and delivery teams behind the range of inspiring projects, from high-rise urban offices and engaging community spaces to innovative research … Continue reading “New designTimber talks webinars announced”
West Midlands Regional Meeting – Fully booked
Registration for the West Midlands Regional Meeting on 6 February at the Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is now closed, as all available spots have been filled. The next TRA regional meeting will take place on 23 May in the South West region, followed by a meeting in June for the East Midlands. More regional meetings … Continue reading “West Midlands Regional Meeting – Fully booked”
What housebuilders need to know about NHBC deflection limits
Deflection limits measure the degree to which a part of a structural element is displaced under a load without causing damage. Timber structures must satisfy deflection limits to ensure their serviceability, which means they can perform well and provide comfort and safety to the occupants and users. Deflection limits depend on the span, the load … Continue reading “What housebuilders need to know about NHBC deflection limits”
