TED speaker Pablo van der Lugt (PhD MSc Eng) is not just a fan of timber in buildings, but is a passionate advocate of high performance bio-based materials.
Here he explains the transition towards a more circular, low-carbon economy and …
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to construction workers and their families.
Their latest service was launched on 1 February 2022 and individuals can access support by texting the word HARDHAT to 85258. This …
Year 2+ students can apply for a CSCS Trainee 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 complete the HSE …
Architecture 00 + Studio Weave’s has won approval to revamp Finsbury Circus Gardens and create a ‘biodiverse’ square on the edge of London’s Square Mile. Working with Reardon Smith Landscape their proposal was chosen by the City of London Corporation …
IOC President Geoff Rhodes visited Futurebuild at Excel, London on 2 March 2022, meeting with industry leaders and innovation specialists across the construction sector.
City & Guilds has a range of Associate roles available. Visit their website here to see whether they have a vacancy to suit you. …
Thanks to IOC Member Usk Valley Carpentry for sharing photos of some recently undertaken projects working with Accoya and Cedar.
Porch made to the exact measurements of old porch in situ. Replacement using Accoya with a stayed coating; fitted onsite …
On Monday 7 March, TTF CEO David Hopkins, was asked to chair a meeting for members of the European Sawmilling Organisation (EOS) and CEI Bois, the main European organization for the timber and woodworking industries. In it there was unanimous …
A woman from Nantwich, Cheshire recently become the first female wood worker at joinery and timber specialists Venables Oak, following a successful apprenticeship with the company.
Anna Ryan started with the company, based in Ch
eswardine, near Market Drayton Shrop…
