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Roofscape Design Awards – deadline extended
20 March, 2024
The deadline for the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA)’s Roofscape Design Awards has been extended.

Roofscape Design Awards return to showcase best trussed rafter designs
18 January, 2024
The Trussed Rafter Association’s (TRA) Roofscape Design Awards is back to showcase and celebrate the ingenuity and technical skills of designers in the trussed rafter sector.

Get ready for the TRA AGM 2024
09 January, 2024
The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) Annual General Meeting is scheduled for 18 April 18.

New climate-change certification helps Scotts cut the carbon
06 October, 2023
Timber businesses looking to play their part in tackling climate change can take inspiration and learning from the experience of Scotts Timber Engineering, the Northamptonshire-based manufacturer of engineered timber products, which has just received its first Carbon Footprinting certification from Go Climate Positive, a leading provider of carbon management and offsetting services.

TTBS CEO to retire in May
09 March, 2023
After nearly 63 years of unbroken service in the timber industry, Timber Trades Benevolent Society (TTBS) chief executive officer, Ivan Savage will be retiring on May 4 at the society’s annual general meeting at the Royal Air Force Club, 128, Piccadilly, London.

Obituary – Richard Thick
11 January, 2023
Richard Thick, formerly of Vida Wood UK, died peacefully at home on Thursday December 22, following a brave battle against prostate cancer.

Carving out a future in carpentry
24 May, 2022
A ‘city hub’ of industry experts in carpentry, joinery and woodworking skills gathered at the new Centre for Modern Construction at Bedford College on May 16.

Trussed rafter industry prepares for the future
04 May, 2022
A packed programme at the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) AGM last month brought together some of the industry’s most influential figures to give their insights into how trussed rafter manufacturers need to position themselves for the future.

TRA launches Designer Development Programme
01 April, 2022
A new generation of timber engineering specialists are set to benefit from a new training and qualification scheme for designers involved in the trussed rafter industry.

Carpentry students inspired at first IOC training event
16 June, 2021
The Faculty of Construction Crafts at Leeds College of Building recently held its first Institute of Carpenters (IOC) City Hub Event. The virtual session exposed students to the varied career opportunities available to qualified carpenters and joiners.

New campaign launches to promote careers in timber engineering
15 April, 2021
A new campaign to support the recruitment of new talent into the timber engineering industry has been launched by the Trussed Rafter Association (TRA).

TRA takes to the virtual road
07 September, 2020
Manufacturers, suppliers and systems companies within the timber engineering sector are planning a series of free online meetings this autumn, allowing them to discuss industry issues and opportunities in the market post-pandemic.

TRA backs Boris to build, build, build
01 July, 2020
The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) has backed Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s announcement of a major investment in construction and infrastructure to help boost economic recovery.

Construction industry sets out plan for recovery
04 June, 2020
Plans for a post-Covid-19 revival of the UK construction sector have been published by the Construction Leadership Council’s Covid-19 Task Force.

Budget provides massive boost in construction and infrastructure spending
12 March, 2020
In his first budget, Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a £30bn stimulus for the UK economy with a total spend of £175bn over the duration of this Parliament on infrastructure alone.

A Christmas message from the TTBS
18 December, 2019
On behalf of the Timber Trades Benevolent Society’s trustees, our national president Paul Snape, vice-president John Taylor, the board of management and our many UK beneficiaries, I would like to thank you for all the support you have given the society throughout 2019.

Trussed Rafter Association urges new government to deliver on housing promises
13 December, 2019
The Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) has urged the newly elected Conservative majority government to deliver on the housebuilding promises it made during the election campaign.

TRA reaches out to regional roofers
07 October, 2019
A series of free regional events for the roofing and housebuilding industries
is starting this month, focusing on the latest advice on Brexit, the CE marking of construction products post-Brexit, and new technical guidance on the manufacture of trussed rafters, spandrel and gable panels and related structures.

Uncertain times hold no fears for trussed rafter manufacturers
15 May, 2019
More than 70 directors and business leaders within the trussed rafter sector converged on Warrington for a high energy Trussed Rafter Association (TRA) AGM on May 2.

TTBS Christmas message
28 November, 2018
On behalf of the Society’s Trustees, the Board of Management and most importantly, our many UK beneficiaries, I would like to thank you for all the support you have given the Society throughout the year.