Search Results: 'Trussed Rafter Association'

TRA backs HSE safety push on industry products
13 December, 2006
The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) is backing a new health and safety initiative designed to improve workers' behaviour on site.

Trussed rafters hit right note
04 December, 2006
The versatility of trussed rafters has been demonstrated in the construction of a major new music school in Loughborough.

TRA celebrates 10th anniversary
14 October, 2006

Harlow Timber Systems demonstrates flexibility
07 September, 2006
Harlow Timber Systems was able to demonstrate the flexibility of its design service and the structural capabilities of timber trussed rafters when it won the contract to construct complex mansard roof structures over three blocks of apartments in Radcliffe-upon-Trent.

TRA datasheet gives safety guidance
22 August, 2006
The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) has teamed up with the Health and Safety Executive to produce a datasheet giving guidance on safe working practices for trussed rafters.

Truss-Tech doubles up
28 July, 2006
A Ripley-based construction company has used two-ply trusses in its new headquarters building.

Engineered for success
24 June, 2006
Engineered timber has entered the mainstream but it remains innovative

Complex curved trussed rafters complement observatory
16 May, 2006
Trussed Rafter Association members Palgrave Brown and MiTek have designed complex roof trusses for a curved apartment block in Birmingham.

Learning curve
13 May, 2006
There's a growing feeling that timber industry needs to focus more on the demands of creating its future workforce.

Long-span truss rafters in demand
17 March, 2006
Around one-third of the output from Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) members is for long-span, non-domestic construction – and the trend looks set to grow.

Keeping to the code
04 March, 2006
A code of practice has been produced by the Trussed Rafter Association with the Health & Safety Executive

Staying ahead of the game
04 March, 2006
The Trussed Rafter Association's new secretary is looking forward to building on the potential of the product

Learning curve
04 March, 2006
The truss rafter industry is keen to see the introduction of some form of training for its sector

Looking for room in the roof
04 March, 2006
Truss rafter manufacturers are having to adapt to succeed in a tough business

Scotts offers bespoke service
16 January, 2006