5 Minutes With… Cyndi Chandler
We spent 5 Minutes With Cyndi Chandler, UK and Ireland Managing Director of Simpson Strong-tie. Read on to hear about the moments that have shaped her career so far, and the advice she’d give to anyone starting out in the world of trussed rafters and timber connections… What first brought your attention to a career in … Continue reading “5 Minutes With… Cyndi Chandler”
A cricket pavilion that’s not just for cricket…
Winner of the 2026 Roofscape Award for best Commercial project, North Walls Cricket Pavilion builds back better: replacing a dilapidated old building with a new, community-focused, multi-use facility. “We were asked by Management & Construction Services (MCS Construction) to design and install a truss rafter and glulam feature truss roof for the cricket pavilion at … Continue reading “A cricket pavilion that’s not just for cricket…”
Egger invests in future of MMC with new appointment
EGGER has appointed Barry Meacher in the newly created role of Senior Account Manager for Modern Methods of Construction, acknowledging the value MMC offers to the construction sector, particularly within the housebuilding market. With a particular emphasis on timber framing, the role focuses on strategic forward-thinking in the market, including growing EGGER’s brand presence within … Continue reading “Egger invests in future of MMC with new appointment”
Are you joining us at the TRA Eastern meeting on 9 September 2026?
Please join us on 9 September at Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa for this year’s TRA Eastern Regional Meeting – where you can network with colleagues, fellow fabricators and suppliers of essential materials to your business. 2026 has been a challenging year so far for many businesses. Come along to the Eastern Meeting to join … Continue reading “Are you joining us at the TRA Eastern meeting on 9 September 2026?”
Approved Document B consultation: the TRA’s response
Last week, the Trussed Rafter Association submitted its response to the government’s consultation on Approved Document B. A number of changes have been proposed to Approved Document B – the UK’s statutory guidance on how to meet the fire safety requirements of the Building Regulations. These changes effect the use of combustible materials – including … Continue reading “Approved Document B consultation: the TRA’s response”
