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25 August 2010 Response to the Fire Statistics Monitor report (April 2009 to March 2010) from the UKTFA
Response to the Fire Statistics Monitor report (April 2009 to March 2010) from the UKTFA
20 August 2010 UKTFA chairman Geoff Arnold comments on the construction
site fire in Glasgow on the 17th August 2010
UKTFA chairman Geoff Arnold comments on the construction site fire in Glasgow on the 17th August 2010
30 July 2010 Local Decisions, Local Impact - The Future Of Zero Carbon Homes
UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) chairman Geoff Arnold comments on Grant Shapps' zero carbon homes plan.
16 June 2010 UKTFA chairman Geoff Arnold responds to the latest attack on timber frame buildings
UKTFA chairman Geoff Arnold responds to the latest attack on timber frame buildings from London Fire Authority chairman, Brian Coleman and architect, Sam Webb.
10 May 2010 UKTFA Website Launch
The re-vamped www.uktfa.com has been specifically designed to be the driving force behind the UKTFA’s aim to establish timber frame as the construction method of choice for an industry recognizing the need for a more carbon efficient future.
22 Feb 2010 Investigation into the occurrence of sudden "Cracking" sound noise incidents in new build dwellings Technical Report no:S/5218/10
Investigation into the occurrence of sudden “Cracking “ sound noise incidents in new build dwellings Technical Report no:S/5218/10
12 Feb 2010 Regal Carpentry Awarded Platinium Certificate
Regal Carpentry’s commitment to training has been recognised by achieving a Platinum Certificate from the CITB for having a fully CSCS Carded workforce.
8 Feb 2010 Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA) Back UKTFA SiteSafe Scheme
SiteSafe, the UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) initiative to minimise the risk of fire on timber frame construction sites is being backed by the Chief Fire Officers Association.
8 Feb 2010 New Apprenticeship scheme - available from National Appreticeships Service
The National Apprenticeship Service will provide up to 5,000 Apprenticeship Grants for Employers of 16 and 17 year olds (AGE 16 and 17) with a value of £2,500 to encourage employers to take on unemployed 16-17 year olds as apprentices.
6 Jan 2010 Trade associations join forces to promote lightweight construction
The UK Timber Frame Association, UK Structural Insulated Panel Association (UKSIPS) and the Steel Living Group have joined forces to create a cross-sector collaboration and unified voice to promote the benefits of lightweight construction to Government, the civil service and other policy makers.
4 Dec 2009 UKTFA welcomes call for greater cooperation with industry attempts to improve fire safety during construction
Building magazine’s leader article (see below) by editor Denise Chevin is a timely call for greater cooperation, the UKTFA chairman Geoff Arnold said today.
27 Nov 2009 Timber frame in urban areas
SiteSafe, the UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) initiative to minimise the risk of fire on timber frame construction sites is being backed by the Chief Fire Officers Association.
26 Oct 2009 UKTFA Preview 2010
Welcome to this Preview 2010 supplement from the UKTFA.
