The construction industry has stepped-up its efforts to combat work-related stress and promote good mental health by joining Great Britain’s workplace regulator campaign.
The Working Minds campaign, set up by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), welcomes six new partners …
The Carpenters’ Craft Competition is a national competition open to students of carpentry, joinery and shop fitting. It gives outstanding students the chance to showcase their work and have it judged by leaders in the field.
With prizes of up …
We’re thrilled to share some exciting news – Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester has agreed to take on the Patronage of the Institute of Carpenters (IOC).
This appointment is a significant milestone for our organisation, marking a new …
The long-running East Midlands competition is well and truly back on the circuit following its enforced covid break and a successful relaunch in 2023 at Lincoln College. The number of candidates and colleges entering this year bounced back with 14 …
Do you know a talented emerging maker who deserves recognition? Nominate them for the QEST Sanderson Rising Star Craft Award today.
The Award aims to shine a spotlight on an early-to-mid career craftsperson who is making a positive contribution to …
The dates for the members’ trip to Biberach, Germany have been confirmed as: 23-26 July 2024 as the college and many companies in the area close for the summer recess from late July until early September.
If you haven’t …
The proposed dates for the members’ trip to Biberach, Germany are: 23-26 July 2024 as the college and many companies in the area close for the summer recess from late July until early September.
Briefly, as well as visiting the …
Find out if you have a legal duty to manage asbestos and other info here…
Every tradesperson is likely to undertake work in a building that contains asbestos at some point. Those carrying out repairs or refurbishment work are at a higher risk of disturbing asbestos, especially when working in houses built before the year …
The QEST and Heritage Crafts Sustainability Award is back again in 2024.
Applications are open and close on Friday May 24.
Qest are looking for makers who’ve made a change to their materials or processes or innovated in another way …
