The Lighthouse Construction Industry charity has launched The Building Mental Health campaign to support construction workers at all levels, with a free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). This tool is free for anyone to use from a self-employed builder to the chief executive of a business. More details can be found here. The TRA is keen … Continue reading “The TRA supports the Lighthouse Club”

This is an update on the raining and apprenticeships project, headed up by Richard George of MiTek. It outlines the main aims for the project and Richard hopes it will stimulate members all to think about what you want from the TRA in this regard. The two main goals that we have outlined for the … Continue reading “Training and apprenticeships project update”

If the UK leave the EU without a deal on 31 October or any future date, then manufacturers need to be aware that from that date, certain changes will be legally necessary in the CE marking of construction products including trussed rafters and metal web joists (MWJ). These changes relate to UK Notified Bodies like … Continue reading “Are you prepared for Brexit?”

The Construction Innovation Hub (the Hub) recently launched an open call for the Platform Design Programme. The Hub wants to encourage businesses to get involved in the largest ever Government-backed R&D programme in the sector. Businesses which respond with either their technology, product or service, if selected can go forward to join the collaborative development … Continue reading “Help transform the construction industry”

We would like to offer TRA members the opportunity to enrol their sales colleagues on the ‘Essential Foundations of Sales Management’ course. The course is part of the new TTF Academy offering, which is providing a range of blended learning courses for busy professionals. This Institute of Sales Management (ISM) accredited course is proving popular … Continue reading “TTF and TRA training course offer”

In order to give all members, no matter what their location, the opportunity to participate in TRA activities we have organised three regional events for members during autumn in different locations across the UK. The first is on 3 October at the Thorpe Park Hotel, Leeds. The second is on 31 October at Double Tree … Continue reading “TRA Regional Events 2019”

Recognised schemes and relevant courses came out as the key requirements to improve apprenticeships within the trussed rafter sector, thanks to the recent TRA apprenticeship survey. Various companies responded, the smallest employing just five people and the largest with 472 employees. From these businesses the split of those with and without apprentices was 50/50. Of … Continue reading “Schemes and courses required to boost apprenticeships”

In the face of Brexit and other challenges this year, leading trussed rafter manufacturers and timber engineering firms learned to tackle fear like a Marine Commando, at a high energy TRA AGM and conference on 2 May. More than 70 directors and business leaders within the sector met in Warrington this month to discuss some … Continue reading “Uncertain times hold no fears for trussed rafter manufacturers”

At ELAS Occupational Health, we provide a comprehensive onsite health surveillance service to thousands of companies, and one of the most important sectors for this is the construction industry. These health checks may be required by law for employees who are exposed to noise or vibration, ionising radiation, solvents, fumes, dust and more. Although there … Continue reading “Health surveillance in construction”

Two more essential speakers have been secured for this year’s AGM on 2 May. They are covering topics crucial for your business, so book now and don’t miss this exclusive learning opportunity. Barry Turner is director of technical policy at Local Authority Building Control (LABC). He will be discussing updates on building regulations changes. Barry … Continue reading “More unmissable speakers at the AGM”