Mental health support for TRA members
Statistics from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) reveal that 1.8 million workers reported they were suffering from work-related ill health in 2022/23, with approximately half of the cases down to stress, depression, or anxiety. Mental health issues are a widespread challenge, affecting 1 in 4 people in the UK at some point in their … Continue reading “Mental health support for TRA members”
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”
New designTimber talks webinars announced
TRA members are invited to sign up for Timber Development UK’s lunchtime monthly webinars – designTimber, which are back for another year of inspiration and learning. The webinars will feature presentations by the multi-disciplinary design and delivery teams behind the range of inspiring projects, from high-rise urban offices and engaging community spaces to innovative research … Continue reading “New designTimber talks webinars announced”
New weather exposure technical card published
The TRA technical committee has published new guidance to help members and their customers when engineered wood products have faced prolonged exposure to the weather due to site delays or difficulties. Discussions between the supplier and their customer can sometimes become difficult in such circumstances and this new document is intended to provide an independent … Continue reading “New weather exposure technical card published”
Looking after the mental health of those around you
World Suicide Prevention Day was a global reminder of the importance of mental health. According to recent statistics from the ONS, 5,583 people lost their lives due to suicide in England and Wales in 2021. In the construction industry, the number of people taking their own lives has increased from 26 per 100,000 seven years … Continue reading “Looking after the mental health of those around you”
Introducing Timber Typologies
Timber Typologies is a new guide published by Timber Development UK (TDUK) to help clear up the confusion around timber building systems and their applications. Aimed at designers, housebuilders, developers, investors and policymakers, the guide tackles the misunderstanding that limits the use of timber and threatens construction’s carbon reduction targets. For the industry to meet … Continue reading “Introducing Timber Typologies”
Time to reconsider the manual unloading of trussed rafters
The TRA always recommends mechanical handling for the unloading of roof trusses; however, where contractors choose not to use mechanical handling, TRA members are being recommended to adopt a new lower maximum weight limit of 75 Kg per truss for these deliveries. We spoke to Ed Kirk from the TRA’s health and safety committee about … Continue reading “Time to reconsider the manual unloading of trussed rafters “
Building a successful mental health culture in your workplace
Mental health awareness is a crucial topic across all industries, particularly in the construction sector. The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has been working to raise awareness and address the stigma of poor mental health within the workplace. According to CITB Chief Executive, the statistics are grim. Every day two construction workers take their own … Continue reading “Building a successful mental health culture in your workplace”
