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We are delighted to announce that nominations are now open for the Apprentice of the Year Award. This competition is open to apprentices at any stage of their carpentry, joinery or shopfitting training. The overall winner will receive the Rainleaf |
The Institute of Carpenters (IOC), is pleased to announce the appointment of Elaine Morrissey as Programme Manager, effective 21 September 2026.
In this newly created role, Elaine will lead the delivery of the Wood/Work programme — a CITB-funded in-work support …
The Institute of Carpenters (IOC) and the National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) have received a letter from the Right Honourable Baroness Smith of Malvern, Minister for Skills, recognising the contribution of both organisations to the reform of Apprenticeship Assessment Plans
Introducing the WOMA Academy: Professional Training, at a Price That Makes Sense
Training your team shouldn’t be a luxury. But for many businesses in the shopfitting and interior fit-out sector, the cost, complexity, and time involved in keeping staff properly …
In January of this year, I updated our membership on ongoing apprenticeship reform work particularly in relation to ST0264 – i.e. the Level 2 Carpentry and Joinery standard.
The background to this is complex but can also be broadly summed …
Corey Lane FIOC who specialises in the survey, repair, and adaptation of heritage assets shares with us the need for further research to protect timber framed buildings from current and future weather systems.
An old Spanish proverb …
The Women in Safety & Health (WISH) Awards 2026 are now officially open for entries, and we are encouraging our members to help shine a spotlight on those driving real change in the industry.
Of particular interest to our community …
The Institute of Carpenters (IOC) is delighted to announce a new strategic partnership with the Passivhaus Trust (PHT). This agreement aims to maximise collaborative opportunities by sharing knowledge, skills, and …
Last year CITB ran an all-nations survey to determine what skills the Site Carpentry sector …
We are delighted to share that a successful meeting was held last week with our Royal Patron, HRH The Duchess of Gloucester, to ensure a seamless transition for the Institute’s leadership.
Key Highlights:
Leadership Transition: Our president, Geoff Rhodes,
