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Timber Expo 2012 is key for industry growth
TRADA Technology will be supporting the show as it delivers key messages to specifiers and clients to encourage industry growth.
News from TRADA Technology, Jan 30, 2012
TRADA new technical guidance on Glulam
The latest Wood Information Sheet (WIS) Glued laminated timber, looks at Glulam, a high-performance product for structural engineering applications.
News from TRADA Technology, Jan 27, 2012
TRADA Technology lecture on Eurocode 5 in SA
TRADA Technology contribute to lecture tour for structural engineers in South Africa, explaining Eurocode 5 and how to apply it.
News from TRADA Technology, Jan 26, 2012
Promoting a better understanding of Part L
Chiltern Dynamics will be at Ecobuild to promote a better understanding of the impact of changes to Approved Document L (ADL) on air tightness requirements for all new buildings.
News from Chiltern International Fire & Chiltern Dynamics, Jan 24, 2012
TRADA Technology support for Universities
Elizabeth Turner appointed University Liaison Manager, to offer support to teaching staff and students at more than 200 universities delivering Architecture, Design and Engineering courses in the UK.
News from TRADA Technology, Jan 20, 2012
Extra Chiltern Dynamics air tightness webinars
Due to extra demand, Chiltern Dynamics is offering a further series of free, one-hour webinars 'Air Tightness Testing for new Part L - Preparing for change'.
News from Chiltern International Fire & Chiltern Dynamics, Jan 17, 2012
TRADA Technology on Insect pests in houses
The TRADA Technology Wood Information Sheet (WIS) provides a guide to the 16 common types of insect pests found in houses in the UK and their remedial treatments.
News from TRADA Technology, Jan 17, 2012
TRADA on 'Life Cycle Assessment' reporting
TRADA Technology latest Wood Information Sheet on Life cycle assessment (LCA), one of the most accurate ways of assessing the environmental impact.
News from TRADA Technology, Jan 17, 2012
TRADA workshops for engineers and technicians
TRADA Technology offer their practical Eurocode 5 Connections workshops to help promote a better understanding of the timber design code Eurocode 5 (EC5).
News from TRADA Technology, Jan 13, 2012
CPD on Fire Protection in Buildings Explained
New dates for 2012 announced for the Chiltern International Fire (CIF) CPD training course 'Passive Fire Protection Explained'.
News from Chiltern International Fire & Chiltern Dynamics, Jan 13, 2012
TRADA extends discount for VSG training
TRADA Technology are offering a10 percent early bird discount for its timber strength grading courses.
News from TRADA Technology, Jan 10, 2012
Discount offer on TRADA timber frame training
TRADA Technology is offering an early bird discount of 10% on any bookings on its repackaged timber frame training course, Timber Frame Construction, for bookings made before 29th February 2012.
News from TRADA Technology, Jan 6, 2012
Jon Osborn new role at TRADA Technology
Jon Osborn, Chief Operating Officer of Chiltern International Fire, is to extend his role to cover sister company TRADA Technology.
News from TRADA Technology, Jan 5, 2012
TRADA Technology on BS 5268 v EC5 span tables
TRADA Technology explain dilemma if builders use BS 5268 version of its span tables for solid timber members in dwellings, instead of the Eurocode 5 (EC5) version..
News from TRADA Technology, Dec 21, 2011
TRADA on performance of timber external doors
Wood Information Sheet Timber on external doors, now online from TRADA Technology, looks at design and site practice affecting the performance of external doors.
News from TRADA Technology, Dec 20, 2011
UKTFA on 'Living in a modern timber frame home'
A new publication, 'Living in a modern timber frame home', was written by TRADA Technology on behalf of the UK Timber Frame Association, with support from the Timber Trade Federation.
News from TRADA Technology, Dec 20, 2011
2010 revisions to Approved Document L (ADL)
Chiltern Dynamics offer easy to use comparison table that highlights the key differences between the 2010 and 2006 regulations.
News from Chiltern International Fire & Chiltern Dynamics, Dec 19, 2011
TRADA course - Timber Frame Construction for 2012
TRADA Technology new 'Timber Frame Construction for 2012' training course explores best practice detailing, recent innovations and changes in building regulations.
News from TRADA Technology, Dec 13, 2011
TRADA Technology WIS tackles issue of dowels
The TRADA Technology Wood Information Sheet (WIS) 'Fasteners for structural timber: nails, screws, bolts and dowels', tackles this difficult area in timber engineering design.
News from TRADA Technology, Dec 13, 2011
Extra dates after 'Fire Doors Explained' success
Further training days arranged after Chiltern International initial Fire's one-day CPD-certified seminar 'Fire Doors Explained' was sold out.
News from Chiltern International Fire & Chiltern Dynamics, Dec 8, 2011
Cost efficiencies of automating buildings
Report from IMS Research shows that companies are increasingly improving the energy efficiency of their buildings by using building automation systems.
News from IMS Research, Dec 5, 2011
Timbmet competition for students of architecture
Working closely with TRADA, Timbmet is again sponsoring a competition for students of architecture at Oxford Brookes University to design a demountable timber pavilion.
News from TRADA Technology, Nov 29, 2011
TRADA discount for timber strength grading course
TRADA Technology has introduced a 10% early bird discount for its timber strength grading courses, on any course booked by end January 2012.
News from TRADA Technology, Nov 29, 2011
TRADA updated timberWISE CD Rom service
TRADA launch timberWISE 3.05 for specifiers and designers, heavily discounted for members, containing more than 70 electronic Wood Information Sheets.
News from TRADA Technology, Nov 15, 2011
Premier Sainty plywood now TRADA assessed
Premier Forest Products is the first company to be granted a 'TRADA Technology Assessed' licence for its marketing literature for Sainty Structural Plywood.
News from TRADA Technology, Nov 14, 2011
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