UKCA Marking
The UK is set to change its regulation from CE Marking to UKCA Marking in January 2023, after a year’s delay. This will mean a big change for many manufacturers, which they should be preparing for now. To see …
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AHEC Words on Wood Podcast
Words on Wood is a podcast created by the American Hardwood Export Council (AHEC) in conjunction with Disegno, the Quarterly Journal of Design, which offers a deep dive into some of the big issues surrounding forests and our relationship …
TRADA and TTF
In 2022 TRADA merged with the Timber Trade Federation to form the new organisation Timber Development UK. For further details visit:
Beauty and the craft
Photographs reproduced with permission from Mourne Valley (Stone Block Brick) of their stonemasonry work on the gates of a private home.
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Tomorrow’s Timber
TED speaker Pablo van der Lugt (PhD MSc Eng) is not just a fan of timber in buildings, but is a passionate advocate of high performance bio-based materials.
Here he explains the transition towards a more circular, low-carbon economy and …
Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity – “text HARDHAT to 85258”
The Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity provides emotional, physical and financial wellbeing support to construction workers and their families.
Their latest service was launched on 1 February 2022 and individuals can access support by texting the word HARDHAT to 85258. This …
CSCS Trainee Card
Year 2+ students can apply for a CSCS Trainee card through the IOC. This is valid for 5 years or the duration of IOC membership. If you haven’t already done so, you will need to take and complete the HSE …
Finsbury Circus Gardens to become biodiverse square
Architecture 00 + Studio Weave’s has won approval to revamp Finsbury Circus Gardens and create a ‘biodiverse’ square on the edge of London’s Square Mile. Working with Reardon Smith Landscape their proposal was chosen by the City of London Corporation …
Futurebuild 2022
IOC President Geoff Rhodes visited Futurebuild at Excel, London on 2 March 2022, meeting with industry leaders and innovation specialists across the construction sector.
Futurebuild 2022 showcased manufacturers and suppliers of the most innovative technology, products and services from the
City & Guilds
City & Guilds has a range of Associate roles available. Visit their website here to see whether they have a vacancy to suit you. …