Search Results: 'Trussed Rafter Association'

Aiming for the heights
24 August, 2017
“Aim high” is the Trussed Rafter Association’s theme for 2017 and the achievements for the association so far reflect that. But there’s no time for standing still as the climb to be the voice of the industry never stops

Building relationships
23 August, 2017
The Trussed Rafter Association is moving forward with a progressive voice and building key relationships, says TRA chairman Jonathan Fellingham

Building relationships
23 August, 2017
The Trussed Rafter Association is moving forward with a progressive voice and building key relationships, says TRA chairman Jonathan Fellingham

Reaching peak performance
22 May, 2017
A wave of new initiatives is seeing the Trussed Rafter Association move forward with renewed vigour and purpose. Stephen Powney reports from the AGM

TRA launches Ireland group and signs MoU with STA
21 April, 2017
The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) has announced a number of new initiatives including a new Ireland group and a memorandum of understanding with the Structural Timber Association (STA) to reinforce the close working relationship between the two bodies.

Farmer Review author speaks to UK trussed rafter sector
03 March, 2017
The current surge of interest in innovative offsite housing technologies should not be seen as a threat to the established trussed rafter sector, the author of the influential Farmer Review has told the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) AGM.

Things are Looking Up
20 August, 2015
As housebuilding activity has increased over the last 18 months, the trussed rafter sector’s fortunes have improved in parallel. Sally Spencer reports

Two Become One
20 February, 2015
The launch of the Confederation of Timber Industries is announced as the TTF and BWF merger moves closer to completion. Sally Spencer reports

Pre-Fabrication is key to Passivhaus
20 January, 2015
Pasquill has supplied a range of prefabricated floor, ceiling, roof truss and spandrel panel systems for what is believed to be the UK’s first large-scale Passivhaus standard affordable housing scheme. General manager, Ross Baxter reports

Pasquill joins BMF
15 December, 2014
Pasquill is the latest timber industry company to join the Builders Merchants Federation.

A Christmas message from the Timber Trades’ Benevolent Society
08 December, 2014
Firstly, a huge “thank you” to all of you for your continuing and loyal support for the “timber trade's own charity” and the work that we do to assist the less fortunate from our industry.

BMF launches Timber Forum
17 November, 2014
The Builders Merchants Federation (BMF) held its first dedicated Timber Forum last week.

New confederation promises greater influence for UK timber plc
24 March, 2014
By the end of April the UK timber industry looks set to have a new federation of federations, with the aim of strengthening the sector’s voice to government and market decision makers.

Building boost raises rafter demand
22 March, 2014
Delegates at last month’s Trussed Rafter Association annual general meeting were in a positive mood, thanks to the upturn in construction activity. Sally Spencer reports

Opportunities knock
22 March, 2014
Richard Evans, Scotts Timber Engineering managing director and Trussed Rafter Association chairman, says there are opportunities ahead for the sector, despite the market still being slightly askew. Sally Spencer reports.

The year of the selfie?
22 March, 2014
The self-build sector could be a lucrative market for trussed rafter makers. Sally Spencer reports.

A good year for TTBS
05 October, 2013
There have been some positive developments for the TTBS this year. General manager Ivan Savage explains

UKTFA supports TTBS
14 June, 2013
Delegates at the UK Timber Frame Association’s annual general meeting last month donated £1,300 to the Timber Trades' Benevolent Society (TTBS).

Trussed rafters meet the demands of modern construction
23 March, 2013
Trussed rafters contribute to sustainable construction, says Nick Boulton, director of the Trussed Rafter Association

Rafter raisers
23 March, 2013
Improved construction indicators point to more optimistic times for the trussed rafter sector. Stephen Powney reports