You may have previously seen the IOC’s post confirming that we are supporting Asbestos & You, a new campaign launched by HSE to raise awareness of the dangers of asbestos that tradespeople, including Institute of Carpenters members, continue to face …
Builders, carpenters, electricians, joiners, plasterers, plumbers, and roofers, are just some of the trades being urged to take the risks of asbestos seriously. That’s the message from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). The workplace regulator has launched a new …
At the invitation of the German Embassy, IOC President Geoff Rhodes attended the Anglo-German Networking and information event , held in Belgrave Square , London SWI on 28 March 2023.
The event allowed interesting exchanges of information and experiences with …
We are delighted that for the first time in 3 years the IOC is able to hold an in person members’ day. This is taking place on Saturday 27 May 2023 and all members young and old are invited.
Members …
Working with further education (FE) colleges and other educational bodies nationwide and linking them
more closely with the timber industry, the Institute of Carpenters’ (IOC) mission is to help create a new
framework that meets the …
The largest construction competition for apprentices and full-time learners in the UK is back.
SkillBuild, delivered by CITB, is the largest multi-trade skills competition in the UK for construction trainees and apprentices.
You can register at SkillBuild | Go Construct…
The Carpenters’ Craft Competition is a national competition open to students of carpentry, joinery and shop fitting. It gives outstanding students the chance to showcase their work and have it judged by leaders in the field.
With prizes of up …
Jay Blades, who was invested as the first chancellor of Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) on Wednesday had asked the college, which he attended as a mature student, to fund a bursary for deprived students.
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Housebuilder Barratt has announced it’s constructing a new factory to double the number of wood-framed houses it builds with a goal of being carbon neutral by2030. .
The new £45m factory will produce engineered timber frames, so the company can …
