Plant a Seed Digital Book
This digital designing with wood and biobased materials by Henning Larsen book from Scandinavia can be downloaded for free here. …
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Coming Full Circle: The Intrinsic Circularity of Wood
Why circularity?
Conversation about wood, particularly its use in construction, is often centred around its ability to store carbon and reduce the embodied carbon value of a building. But wood products can also promote circularity in construction – and reducing …
Building regulation changes from 15 June 2022
A significant update to the Building Regulations is now in force.
The building regulations that have been affected are Part L (Conservation of Fuel and Power) and Part F (Ventilation).
There are also two new regulations: Part O (Overheating) and …
Men’s Health Week 13-19 June 2022
It’s Men’s Health Week and the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity are supporting the week by raising awareness of all the resources they have to support our men in construction.
One in five men die before the age of 65. The …
Structural Timber in external walls up to 18m
A new update to Approved Document B, an official document containing guidance on the Building Regulations, has explicitly allowed the use of structural timber in residential buildings between 11m and 18m – while also banning combustible insulation and cladding in …
Plans for a Tokyo timber-structured department store unveiled
Foster & Partners has unveiled its designs for a nine-storey department store in central Tokyo.
The Marui Department Store will be located next to the world famous Shibuya Crossing in the heart of the Japanese capital’s commercial district.
The largely …
City Chamber Choir
The semi-professional City Chamber Choir is performing a gala concert on Tuesday 12 July 2022 for the benefit of the Carpenters’ Company Charitable Trust. Tickets: £20.00, £10.00 concession (full-time students), under-12s free, can be purchased through ticketsource or at the …
Apprenticeships with Historic England
Historic England are currently recruiting for heritage construction apprenticeships in the North of England through the Hamish Ogston Heritage Building Skills Programme. These opportunities include 3 x Plasterers, 2 x Stonemasons, 2 x Painter/Decorators and 1 x Carpenter. If you …
CSCS PQP Card
Fellows and Members of the IOC can apply for a CSCS PQP card through the IOC. This is valid for 5 years or the duration of IOC membership. If you haven’t already done so, you will need to take and …
Could you inspire a young person to take up your trade?
Do you remember who or what motivated you to become a carpenter or joiner? Was it a family member, a friend, or someone you knew? For many young people without the right role models or contacts, it can be especially …