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January 13, 2010

Timber frame training addresses new performance demands

New regulations and codes are demanding ever higher building performance. As the construction market struggles back onto its feet, says frameCHECKü, TRADA Technology's on site trouble-shooting and consultancy arm, training is an important tool in delivering more efficient buildings to avoid costly mistakes.

frameCHECK is offering a comprehensive timber frame training programme in 2010 to meet the needs of those involved from design and build to erection and site control. Courses will cover a range of practical topics, including how the timber frame industry operates, best practice detailing and construction methods, how to avoid common mistakes and how timber frame can meet and exceed statutory requirements. Delegates will have the opportunity to raise specific technical questions with timber frame experts and to discuss future developments in timber frame construction.

The courses are offered at TRADA Technology's High Wycombe headquarters:

• TF1: Timber frame - The whole story - practical information on all aspects of timber frame. Duration 9:30 - 16:30. Dates: 23^rd February, 27^th April, 22^nd June, 9^th September, 21^st October and 14^th December 2010. Cost: £319.00 + VAT (TRADA member), £369.00 + VAT (non-member).
  
• TF2: Timber frame buildings - design & build. Updating your technical knowledge - focuses on the important link between good design and build quality in achieving high performance timber frame buildings. Duration 10:00 - 16:00. Dates: 11^th February, 20^th April, 10^th June, 21^st September and 9^th November 2010. Cost: £299.00 + VAT (TRADA member), £349.00 + VAT (non-member).
  
• TF3: Timber frame - manufacture & erection. Efficient modern methods - covering manufacturing and erection, to provide delegates with an understanding and appreciation of these closely linked processes. Duration: 10:00 to 16:00. Dates: 16^th March, 18^thMay, 13^thJuly, 14^th October and 8^th December 2010. Cost: £299.00 + VAT (TRADA member), £349.00 + VAT (non-member).

All delegates will receive a free copy of TRADA's essential guide, Timber Frame Construction (fourth edition), as well as 10% discount on all TRADA Technology-branded publications at the time of booking. All of the courses may be offered in house, at a cost of £1650 + VAT.  Click here to book a place or visit our training page for more information.

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