5 minutes with… Leah Llewellyn
In this edition of our ‘5 Minutes with…’ interview series, we speak with Leah Llewellyn, Operations Manager at Engineered Timber Solutions Ltd (ETS). From marketing to management, Leah’s journey into timber engineering has been anything but conventional. As operations manager at ETS, she has not only driven improvements in health and safety but also helped … Continue reading “5 minutes with… Leah Llewellyn”
Leading by example: women in timber engineering
Latest figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that 271,000 out of 2.2 million people who are working in the construction industry are women. Although the industry has historically been male-dominated, efforts are still required to create a more inclusive environment. To gain further insight, we spoke with Cyndi Chandler, managing director of … Continue reading “Leading by example: women in timber engineering”
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”
5 Minutes With… Rebecca Thick
“5 Minutes with…” is an interview series that introduces TRA members to one another and fosters a unified voice within the industry. Our conversation with Rebecca Thick, a sales executive at Vida Wood, highlights the importance of diversity and equal opportunities in the industry. Rebecca also shares her personal journey into the timber engineering field. … Continue reading “5 Minutes With… Rebecca Thick”