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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
A table made from a 5,000-year-old oak tree has been unveiled by the Princess Royal at Ely Cathedral (the first venue to host it) in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
The 13m (43ft) table was created from a black
Funded by Historic England, the restoration project will see the foundations underpinned to stabilise the structure, timber repairs to the frame along with re-roofing and weatherboarding to protect the wheels inside. Contractors: Dolmen Conservation & Joinery. Lead Consultants & Design …
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