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News Release from: NHBC | Subject: Timber frame construction course
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 10 October 2007
NHBC launches timber frame construction
course
NHBC has launched a training course addressing the issues around timber frame construction.
As builders and developers looking to respond to the Government's 2016 zero carbon target are considering timber frame construction as one way of delivering more sustainable homes NHBC has launched a training course addressing the issues of this construction method The new one-day training course is designed to meet the needs of managers overseeing timber frame projects and will be run at locations across the country in January and February 2008
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 8 Jun 2005 at 8.00am (UK)
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NHBC's Managing Timber Frame Construction course aims to provide site-based managers with the knowledge to effectively manage timber frame projects up to four-storeys in height.
The course will help give delegates an understanding of construction best practice, the appropriate NHBC Standards and the different management techniques which are needed in timber frame construction.
Rob Lockey, NHBC's Training Services Manager, said: "Timber frame is a tried and tested method of construction for new homes but is different from traditional masonry construction".
"This difference means that site-based managers will need technical knowledge of design criteria which impact on construction alongside an understanding what that can go wrong so they know where to focus their attention." Places are available for delegates to attend the course on the following dates at the following locations:.
Warrington - January 16, 2008.
Birmingham - January 22, 2008.
Bristol - January 23, 2008.
Falkirk - January 24, 2008.
Reading - January 29, 2008.
Milton Keynes - February 7, 2008.
Dartford - February 13, 2008.
For more information on NHBC's open courses, including Managing Timber Frame Construction, please contact Louise Heal on 0870 241 4323 or e-mail lheal@nhbc.co.uk.
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