Welcome to our developing student hub where we are beginning to put together useful information to help our growing community of student members, now numbering more than 1,200, who have been processed from IOC and non-IOC colleges around the UK.…
To ensure that membership of the IOC continues to be a sign of quality, we only approve members with relevant qualifications and a proven track record, and it’s all backed up by references – so prospective customers can be reassured …
Corporate Membership is open to companies engaged in any aspect of carpentry, joinery, shopfitting, timber construction or other related woodworking activities.
Members of the Institute of Carpenters are associated with the very highest standards of craftsmanship and professionalism. The prestige …
Our current Corporate & Corporate Associate Members are:
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For over 30 years the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) has been at the forefront of wood promotion in Europe, successfully building a distinctive and creative brand for U.S. hardwoods. AHEC’s |
Membership to the Institute of Carpenters is not restricted to individuals. We also welcome educational establishments teaching relevant wood trade courses – both in schools and colleges. The benefits of IOC membership are threefold as there are benefits for the …
The Institute of Carpenters is a long-standing organisation for professionals working in wood trades. From members who are just starting out in their career as students, through to time served carpenters who run their own business and also larger construction …
Our aim is to support our members at all stages of their professional career and we have put together a suite of benefits to help you along the way – from discounted websites, through to free listings on our website …
Despite our name, membership is not restricted to carpenters – we also welcome joiners, shopfitters, formwork carpenters, furniture & cabinet makers, boat builders (woodworking skills), heavy structural post & beam carpenters, wheelwrights, woodcarvers & woodturners – in fact, most professional …
James Filus | IOC Executive Director
James Filus leads both the IOC and its partner organisation the National Association of Shopfitters, driving collaboration, professional standards, and skills development across the shopfitting, joinery, carpentry, and shopfitting sectors. With …
The IOC was founded in 1890 by 11 craftsmen who had achieved first-class passes in the new exams set by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, one of the oldest livery companies in the City of London. At that time, …
