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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 Read more…

QEST Sanderson Rising Star Craft Award

Nominate a talented emerging maker making a positive contribution to their craft today. Closing date Friday 5 June 2026.

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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 Read more…

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 Read more…

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 Read more…

Government Funding Update: Financial Incentives for Carpentry & Joinery Employers

The UK Government has updated the financial incentives available to employers who provide training and work opportunities for young people. Read more…

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.

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Tradepoint/B&Q – The Big ‘You Can Do It’ Sale

Tradepoint/B&Q Easter Offers – running from Friday 27 March to 4 May 2026.

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QEST Sanderson Rising Star Craft Award

Nominate a talented emerging maker making a positive contribution to their craft today. Closing date Friday 5 June 2026.

Read more...

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 Read more…

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 Read more…

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 Read more…

Government Funding Update: Financial Incentives for Carpentry & Joinery Employers

The UK Government has updated the financial incentives available to employers who provide training and work opportunities for young people. Read more…

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.

Read more...

Tradepoint/B&Q – The Big ‘You Can Do It’ Sale

Tradepoint/B&Q Easter Offers – running from Friday 27 March to 4 May 2026.

Read more...

Royal Audience: Strengthening the Future of the IOC

We are delighted to share that a successful meeting was held last week with our Royal Patron, HRH The Duchess Read more…

UK to Rejoin Erasmus – Lets Break it Down

In January 2026 the UK Government announced it was set to rejoin the European Union’s Erasmus+ programme from January 2027 onwards…

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