News
September 7, 2010
First ‘non-timber’ Chairman unveils TRADA vision at AGM
Michael Cook FREng MA (Cantab), PhD, CEng, FIStructE FCIOB was unanimously appointed as Chairman of TRADA at the association's AGM today. He is the first non-timber industry member to take the chair in TRADA's 76-year history.
After graduating from Cambridge in 1977, Dr Cook worked with Ted Happold and Frei Otto at Arup on lightweight shell and membrane structures, undertaking research and development of air-supported structures. He joined Buro Happold in 1982, progressing to Partner in 1995 and is now responsible for the development of Building Engineering within Buro Happold worldwide.
He also chairs the Education Panel of the Institution of Structural Engineers, is Adjunct Professor of Creative Design at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Imperial College, and an external examiner at the Architectural Association, London.
His first task as Chairman was to unveil TRADA's Vision for the future to members. He said, ‘Our goal is for timber to be the natural first choice material for construction and for TRADA to be at the centre of this development.' The Vision document states:
- We will provide a focal point for the timber industry and a respected, authoritative voice for timber in the public arena.
- We will influence policy, legislation, regulation and standards to enhance the appropriate and safe use of timber.
- We will help develop timber's position as the pre-eminent material for sustainable construction.
To view the Vision in full click here
The AGM also afforded the opportunity to pay thanks to two Directors stepping down from the Board. John Perry appointed Chairman in 2003, following in his father's footsteps, had served on the board from 1996. Mark Silverman joined the Board in 2003 and had been, said outgoing Chairman Simon Fineman ‘an extremely conscientious Director'. Both he added will be greatly missed.
Mike Cook paid tribute to outgoing Chairman Simon Fineman, who had helped steer TRADA ‘very soundly' towards the new Vision and strategy. He said, ‘Your unflappable style has imbued a sense of well-being amongst the Board.'
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