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
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Introducing the WOMA Academy: Professional Training, at a Price That Makes Sense
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 …
An update from James Filus, NAS and IOC Director, on the latest apprenticeship developments
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 …
Weathering the Frame: Can Weathering Techniques of the past help to safeguard Britain’s Timber Framed Heritage in a Climate Change future?
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 …
Tradepoint/B&Q – June Discount
Starting Monday 1 June 2026, B&Q/TradePoint are offering members 12.5% off for the whole of June.
Offer ends 30 June 2026.
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QEST Sanderson Rising Star Craft Award
Do you know a talented emerging maker who deserves recognition? Nominate them for the QEST Sanderson Rising Star Craft Award today.
The Award aims to shine a spotlight on an early-to-mid career craftsperson who is making a positive contribution to …
Recognising Excellence: The 2026 Women in Safety & Health (WISH) Awards
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 …
Strategic Partnership: The Institute of Carpenters & The Passivhaus Trust
Strategic Partnership: The Institute of Carpenters & Passivhaus Trust
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 …
Richard Galbraith – New IOC President
On 22 April 2026, Richard Galbraith became the latest Liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Carpenters to hold the position of President of the Institute of Carpenters (IOC).
Richard is the 15th President since the IOC was formed in 1890, …
Call to Action: Defining Competence in Site Carpentry First-Fix Staircase Installation
A NAS and IOC members call to action from Amanda Scott UK Skills Lead and Chair of the National Occupational Standards for Wood Occupations.
Last year CITB ran an all-nations survey to determine what skills the Site Carpentry sector …