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STA launches new skills hub and installer training scheme
In a move that will significantly improve access to high-quality timber skills training, the Structural Timber Association (STA) has launched an online Skills Hub incorporating its new STA Installer Training Scheme (ITS).
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In a move that will significantly improve access to high-quality timber skills training, the Structural Timber Association (STA) has launched an online Skills Hub incorporating its new STA Installer Training Scheme (ITS).
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UK timber sector co-ordinates on university design competition
The UK timber industries are co-ordinating on an exciting new university design competition to produce a homes “masterplan” utilising timber and hybrid timber systems.
The UK timber industries are co-ordinating on an exciting new university design competition to produce a homes “masterplan” utilising timber and hybrid timber systems.
‘Fab Four’ carpentry students honoured at IOC
Four students in their third year of carpentry & joinery studies at college are the first to receive an inaugural 3rd Year Student Award from the Institute of Carpenters (IoC).
Four students in their third year of carpentry & joinery studies at college are the first to receive an inaugural 3rd Year Student Award from the Institute of Carpenters (IoC).
TTF sales course delegates provide financial return for their timber employers
Delegates completing the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) Essential Foundations in Sales Management (EFSM) course have increased sales for their combined respective firms by well over £6m in 2020.
Delegates completing the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) Essential Foundations in Sales Management (EFSM) course have increased sales for their combined respective firms by well over £6m in 2020.
Timber companies encouraged to use TTF Academy for training of furloughed employees
UK timber company workers can brush up on their learning and skills during the current period of government restrictions, says the Timber Trade Federation.
UK timber company workers can brush up on their learning and skills during the current period of government restrictions, says the Timber Trade Federation.
Wood-based panels industry scholarship offered
One award, worth £1,000 or two awards each worth £500 are now available to support early career development within the wood based panel sector.
One award, worth £1,000 or two awards each worth £500 are now available to support early career development within the wood based panel sector.
Book your tickets for Wood and Wellness!
Tickets for TTJ’s Wood and Wellness conference are on sale with members of timber industry organisations able to qualify for a discount.
Tickets for TTJ’s Wood and Wellness conference are on sale with members of timber industry organisations able to qualify for a discount.
Modified glulam used for London restaurant
Accoya glulam has been used for a new restaurant in London.
Accoya glulam has been used for a new restaurant in London.
TTJ announces Wood and Wellness conference
TTJ is to hold a major conference on wood’s role in the current trend towards health and wellbeing in the built environment.
TTJ is to hold a major conference on wood’s role in the current trend towards health and wellbeing in the built environment.
Timber sector turns out in force for TTJ Awards
More than 400 people attended the annual TTJ Awards last Friday, with guest speaker and host Jo Caulfield providing the entertainment at new venue the InterContinental Hotel in Park Lane, London.
More than 400 people attended the annual TTJ Awards last Friday, with guest speaker and host Jo Caulfield providing the entertainment at new venue the InterContinental Hotel in Park Lane, London.
TTJ Awards judged entry finalists vying for glory
Finalists in the TTJ Awards judged categories now only have 10 days before they find out if they have won.
Finalists in the TTJ Awards judged categories now only have 10 days before they find out if they have won.
First UK MSc on Timber Architectural Design and Technology introduced
Edinburgh Napier University has introduced an MSc on Timber Architectural Design and Technology - the first programme of its kind in the UK.
Edinburgh Napier University has introduced an MSc on Timber Architectural Design and Technology - the first programme of its kind in the UK.
Stora Enso in strategic partnership with university on forestry and bio-based materials
Stora Enso has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU).
Stora Enso has signed a strategic partnership agreement with the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU).
BWF calls for national fund to fix and replace fire doors after Grenfell finding
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is calling on the government to take action to ensure fire doors are installed as fit for purpose following reports that an undamaged door from Grenfell Tower had failed fire testing.
The British Woodworking Federation (BWF) is calling on the government to take action to ensure fire doors are installed as fit for purpose following reports that an undamaged door from Grenfell Tower had failed fire testing.
Tomorrow’s designers wow with timber multi-storey car park project
A talented multidisciplinary team from some of Britain’s best-known universities has won TRADA’s undergraduate Urban Buzz competition to design a timber multi-storey car park.
A talented multidisciplinary team from some of Britain’s best-known universities has won TRADA’s undergraduate Urban Buzz competition to design a timber multi-storey car park.
TRADA creates Urban Buzz
TRADA’s University Challenge 2017/18 - Urban Buzz – is gearing up for action.
TRADA’s University Challenge 2017/18 - Urban Buzz – is gearing up for action.
TTJ Awards 2017 prepares for action!
The 2017 TTJ Awards is due to kick off on Friday at The Brewery in the City of London.
The 2017 TTJ Awards is due to kick off on Friday at The Brewery in the City of London.
Lathams’ training success
A presentation and lunch was held at Leicestershire County Cricket Club on July 31 for eight students from James Latham plc who have recently qualified to Level 4 Certificate in Wood Science and Timber Technology.
A presentation and lunch was held at Leicestershire County Cricket Club on July 31 for eight students from James Latham plc who have recently qualified to Level 4 Certificate in Wood Science and Timber Technology.
TFT Woodexperts receives accreditation for new training course
TFT Woodexperts has received accreditation from Proskills Global Ltd for its development of a Level 6 (Equivalent) Diploma in Wood Technology.
TFT Woodexperts has received accreditation from Proskills Global Ltd for its development of a Level 6 (Equivalent) Diploma in Wood Technology.
Fire Door Safety campaign has biggest impact to date
The Fire Door Safety Week campaign reached almost double the audience it did last year.
The Fire Door Safety Week campaign reached almost double the audience it did last year.
