Beauty and the craft
Photographs reproduced with permission from Mourne Valley (Stone Block Brick) of their stonemasonry work on the gates of a private home.
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Denise
Tomorrow’s Timber
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 …
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity – “text HARDHAT to 85258”
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 …
CSCS Trainee Card
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 …
Finsbury Circus Gardens to become biodiverse square
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 …
Futurebuild 2022
IOC President Geoff Rhodes visited Futurebuild at Excel, London on 2 March 2022, meeting with industry leaders and innovation specialists across the construction sector.
Futurebuild 2022 showcased manufacturers and suppliers of the most innovative technology, products and services from the
City & Guilds
City & Guilds has a range of Associate roles available. Visit their website here to see whether they have a vacancy to suit you. …
Member’s work
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 …
Timber Trade Federation (TTF) advises members to cease trading with Russia and Belarus
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 …
Canadian Wood Council
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