Health & safety briefing – Spandrel lifting without crane
Divisional operations manager, Gordon Bache, along with his team at National Timber Systems, have developed a spandrel lifting cradle process designed to eliminate safety risks when lifting, turning and loading without the need for an overhead crane. Gordon explains: “The process allows loaders to load spandrels safely onto outbound HGVs, without risk of lifting straps on … Continue reading “Health & safety briefing – Spandrel lifting without crane”
Small steps towards Net Zero
The built environment accounts for nearly 40% of the UK’s annual carbon footprint and every UK business, large or small, must do all it can to help reach the Government’s target of Net Zero emissions by 2050. A quick visit to the sustainability pages of the TRA’s website will remind you that working in the … Continue reading “Small steps towards Net Zero”
Trussed rafter industry prepares for the future
A packed programme at last week’s TRA AGM brought together some of the industry’s most influential figures to give their insights into how trussed rafter manufacturers need to position themselves for the future. Nearly 80 leaders of member companies attended the conference in Birmingham, in person after a gap of two years, to hear presentations … Continue reading “Trussed rafter industry prepares for the future”
Preparing for change – TRA AGM speaker line up announced
Disruption, innovation and change is on the agenda at the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) AGM next month, with an impressive line-up of speakers ready to unpack the big issues and initiatives that will impact on the timber engineering industry in the months and years ahead and sharing advice on how best to plan and prepare … Continue reading “Preparing for change – TRA AGM speaker line up announced”
TRA careers seminar addresses skills shortages
The Trussed Rafter Association has held a careers event to help members address skills shortages and to launch its new designer training scheme. In his introduction, chief executive of the TRA, Nick Boulton, spoke about the current challenges facing not just manufacturers of trussed rafters, but other employment sectors in the UK. He said: “Trussed … Continue reading “TRA careers seminar addresses skills shortages”
Change of date for the TRA’s AGM 2022
Due to the recent surge in covid cases, we have had to change the date previously advertised for the TRA members’ meeting and AGM. It will now take place on Thursday 7th April at the Forest of Arden Marriott Hotel and Country Club, Maxstoke Lane, Meriden Birmingham, CV7 7HR. The programme will start from 12.00 … Continue reading “Change of date for the TRA’s AGM 2022”
Kick off 2022 with the TRA’s Introduction to Recruitment, Training and Skills seminar
An online event is being organised for members wanting to launch their 2022 recruitment and training programmes. The event will be held on Tuesday January 18th from 10.30am-12.00pm and plans include a talk by Christian Warden from recruitment organisation Talentview Construction. The event will also remind members about the TRA’s Careers in Timber Engineering Campaign and … Continue reading “Kick off 2022 with the TRA’s Introduction to Recruitment, Training and Skills seminar”
TRA Launches Designer Development Programme
The TRA is delighted to announce a new training scheme to enable trussed rafter designers to prove their knowledge and experience and put theory into practice. The programme has seven levels and is designed around completion of evidence books in which trainee designers must show their experience in five roof design scenarios. Each set of … Continue reading “TRA Launches Designer Development Programme”
What does 2022 hold for TRA members?
As we approach the end of a year dealing with the after-effects of leaving the EU and the continuing disruptions resulting from the pandemic, we asked three TRA members what their predictions for 2022 would be. Luke Roberts, managing director of Donaldson Timber engineering said: “Personally, I think 2022 could be as challenging as 2021 … Continue reading “What does 2022 hold for TRA members?”
Prepare for the switch from red to white diesel
From 1st April 2022 businesses using ‘red diesel’ will have to make the switch to more expensive ‘white diesel’ under new government legislation. Red diesel is used widely in the agricultural, construction and manufacturing industries for off-road vehicles and plant. It is cheaper to buy than the more commonly used white diesel used by on-road … Continue reading “Prepare for the switch from red to white diesel”
