Results for the TRA State of the Industry Survey 2024 is now available
The results are in for the TRA’s second State of the Industry survey, with members sharing their views about the current status of the industry and their confidence about the year ahead. The survey has revealed that concerns remain within the industry about the economy and the housebuilding industry, however, members are looking to invest … Continue reading “Results for the TRA State of the Industry Survey 2024 is now available”
Pasquill partners up with contactor to create the School of the Future
The TRA is always happy to hear from members about their latest projects and service offerings. By sharing your journey, you help foster a vibrant and connected community. Whether it’s a groundbreaking project or a unique solution, we encourage you to share your story with us. In this article, we hear about Pasquill’s project with … Continue reading “Pasquill partners up with contactor to create the School of the Future”
Registration link for TRA Northern meeting now available
The TRA Northern meeting is scheduled for 2nd July at Leeds United Football Stadium in the Jack Charlton Suite. TRA’s regional meetings allow members to participate in discussions around the important issues affecting our industry. They are a great opportunity to connect with friends and introduce new and younger colleagues to the TRA. Members can … Continue reading “Registration link for TRA Northern meeting now available”
5 Minutes with… Brandon Pirie
“5 Minutes with…” is an interview series that introduces TRA members to one another and fosters a unified voice within the industry. We spoke to Brandon Pirie, from Woodbridge, who raised the importance of perseverance and the different paths to getting into the timber engineering industry. While some choose to enter the industry via the … Continue reading “5 Minutes with… Brandon Pirie”
South West regional meeting now available for booking
The TRA South West regional meeting is scheduled for 23 May 2024 at Thornbury Golf Centre, Bristol Road, Thornbury, BS35 3XL. TRA regional meetings are a perfect opportunity to participate in discussions around the important issues affecting our industry and a great opportunity to catch up with friends in the industry and introduce new and … Continue reading “South West regional meeting now available for booking”
State of the Industry survey now available
TRA members are encouraged to take part in the second State of the Industry survey which aims to help us understand the challenges currently facing our sector and give us a snapshot of performance, confidence and developments in areas such as recruitment and sustainability. The survey will be open until 31 May. The information you … Continue reading “State of the Industry survey now available”
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”
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”
State of the Industry Results
To better understand the state of the industry and how prepared TRA members are for future challenges around the economy, net-zero targets and recruitment, the TRA’s first State of the Industry survey was sent to members to learn about their businesses and plans. The survey has revealed several concerns within the industry. Businesses reported mixed … Continue reading “State of the Industry Results”