Wood

Timber takes centre stage in House of Commons
by Jack Clappen|24 November 23|Policy
The APPG for the Timber Industries hosted its annual autumn parliamentary luncheon in the House of Commons on 22 November. Just hours before the Westminster Hall Roof and Lantern was crowned the winner in the Restoration and Reuse category at this year’s Wood Awards, industry figures and MPs had passed...
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CITB to carry out occupational review in the wood, carpentry and joinery sectors
by Jennie Ward|12 October 23|Build, Supply
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is about to undertake an occupational review on behalf of the wood occupations, and carpentry and Joinery sector. The review will include the development of Training Pathways and Competence Frameworks, as well as the review of 30 National Occupational Standards (NOS). As the standards...
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TDUK Trade Note: Are your treatment plants and those of your suppliers independently audited?
by Jennie Ward|12 October 23|Build, Supply
The original implementation date of June 2022 as set out in the Code of Conduct had been postponed to allow members, the NSD committee and WPA members to work together in addressing the technical challenges posed.
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