|
|
NewsFebruary 10, 2010
In Touch with Timber - £100 tickets going fast
 TRADA's special offer of 100 tickets for £100+VAT each for its 2010 In Touch with Timber conference is being snapped up. The fee thereafter will be £140.00 + VAT for TRADA members and £170.00 + VAT for non-members. To book click here.
This now annual conference will take place on 18th May at the Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre in London and is aimed at architects, engineers, specifiers and other construction industry professionals. Speakers include Andrew Waugh, Director, Waugh Thistleton Architects, on Using cross laminated timber to break new ground; Paul Fast, Principal, Fast and Epp Engineers, giving an insight into the Wood Wave roof system of the Richmond Oval; and Niall McLaughlin, Director, Niall McLaughlin Architects with Tim Lucas, Engineer, Price & Myers on the Structural Wood Award-winning Deal Pier & Cafe Bar. In addition architectural author and journalist Ruth Slavid will select favourite refurbishment case studies from a forthcoming TRADA publication. To view the programme in full click here.
The afternoon sessions will be delivered in more of a workshop fashion, themed to enable delegates to pursue particular interests. Topics include:
- Seeing the wood for the trees - How does building with wood help tackle climate change? Simon Smith, Design Director, Ramboll UK
- Achieving high performance with wood windows, Patrick Hislop, Senior Consultant, Architect, TRADA Technology
- Achieving thermal comfort using timber frame, Robin Lancashire, Timber frame consultant, TRADA Technology
- Summary of new engineered timber products, Martin Milner, Managing Director, CCB Evolution
- Re-using timber in refurbishment projects - using non-destructive methods to prove the strength of existing timbers and justify their retention, John Williams, Senior Technical Consultant, TRADA Technology
- EC5 SWOT - how EC5 may change the structural timber market, Keerthi Ranasinghe, Senior Structural Engineer, TRADA Technology
An exhibition of timber products and services is a key part of the event and much praised by delegates in the past. Sponsors so far this year include Accoya, Canada Wood, Gang-Nail Systems, James Jones & Sons Ltd, PEFC UK and Wiehag Timber Construction.
Further sponsorship opportunities are being offered to members at discounted rates as follows: lead sponsor, TRADA members, £2150 + VAT, non-members £2740 + VAT; standard sponsors, TRADA members £1300 + VAT, non-members £1600 + VAT. Click here for more details.
Recent Stories:News stories are listed in order of relevance.
|
July 23, 2010 |
BPD breather membrane range gains BM TRADA Q-Mark |
|
July 22, 2010 |
Highlights of TRADA’s update of British Standards - May/June 2010 |
|
July 21, 2010 |
Specification of plywood for exterior use: clarification |
|
July 20, 2010 |
60-year minimum Service Life for wood windows |
|
July 19, 2010 |
Part L1A - more stringent requirements for new dwellings |
|
July 16, 2010 |
Leading industry names target Timber Expo launch event |
|
July 15, 2010 |
Standard Details available: mineral wool insulation in timber frame |
|
July 5, 2010 |
Construction Briefing: notable amendments for Part L 2010 |
|
July 2, 2010 |
Potential exhibitors invited to Timber Expo launch event |
|
July 1, 2010 |
New guidance on LUS for marine and freshwater construction |
|
June 30, 2010 |
Quarterly magazine for members |
|
|
Innovative timber screws underpinned by TRADA assessment |
|
June 29, 2010 |
Wood Awards short list revealed |
|
June 23, 2010 |
TRADA negotiates BEST discounts for members |
|
June 22, 2010 |
TRADA develops standard details for thermal performance |
|
June 21, 2010 |
New university timber teaching materials |
|
June 18, 2010 |
Cladding discolouration – research progresses |
|
June 17, 2010 |
Deadline extended for new ‘Market Development Award’ |
|
June 9, 2010 |
Members host ‘TRADA in the Regions’ events |
|
June 8, 2010 |
Sustainable approach to OSC and MMC with timber |
|
