There’s been a fantastic response to this year’s competition. The first wave of registrations closed on 31 March 2025, but there is still time to take part.
Register now and submit your piece before the end of May.
If you …
The Institute of Carpenters welcomes the government’s announcement of over £600 million in funding to train up to 60,000 new construction workers by 2029. This significant investment addresses urgent skills shortages across the sector and represents a positive step forward
The Labour Party is putting construction at the heart of its plans to rebuild the UK economy, with Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, encouraging schoolchildren to consider skilled trades such as bricklaying as viable, rewarding career paths.
In a recent interview …
The announcement of the new Western Forest—the first designated national forest in England in over 30 years—marks a significant moment not only for the environment but for the entire timber and construction sector. With £7.5 million of government funding …
The NAS and IOC have been asked to remind our members about the upcoming changes to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates, which are set to take effect from 1 April 2025.
The updated …
15% off bathrooms or kitchens on a £100 spend in store and online (www.trade-point.co.uk) PLUS your 10% off with your IOC member Tradepoint/B&Q card.
Valid from Friday 14 March until 18 March…
The competition aims to encourage and reward highly motivated students who are prepared to go that extra mile to achieve the highest possible standards.
If you are a college who would like to enter students into the competition, or even …
Various Tradepoint deals in store and online (www.trade-point.co.uk) PLUS your 10% off with your discount card on top of these offers.
Valid until 27 March 2025. …
At the IOC, we’re always keen to spotlight events that drive innovation in timber construction and sustainable forestry. That’s why we’re encouraging members and industry professionals to attend the Timber in Construction Woodlands into Management Forest Innovation Fund (WiMFIF) event
