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What lies ahead for the UK timber sector this year? Industry leaders share their insights on opportunities, challenges, and how timber continues to prove its value in a sustainable future. 👉 Read the full article TTJ: ow.ly/pbGe50UNkHL

📢 Meet Laura, an 18-year-old apprentice at Deanhouse Group, and her mentor Neil! Laura’s completed Level 2 in carpentry & joinery and is ready to tackle Level 3. Discover her journey and future plans here: ow.ly/v2JN50UNlEA

This week Jack, Joe and Ayden begin their journey with their dedicated IOC-CITB industry mentors. What a great opportunity they have as they start out on a career with so much potential! ɴᴏʀᴛʜᴀᴍᴘᴛᴏɴ ᴄᴏʟʟᴇɢᴇ IOCarpenters CITB

🇬🇧 With the UK facing a craft skills crisis, IOC President Geoff Rhodes shares how the IOC is tackling the demand for skilled woodworkers—expanding college partnerships, mentoring & industry collaboration. Read more: ow.ly/3R8950UYsQY

🌳 Welcome Lumin to the IOC With over 20 years in sustainable timber production, Lumin manages 128,000 hectares of forests and operates a state-of-the-art plywood and veneer manufacturing facility. Read more: ow.ly/9kCM50UYtn3 #IOC #SustainableForestry #Timber

Proper moisture management is critical when building with timber. Without the right planning, exposure to moisture can lead to long-term damage and costly remediation. PEFC UK & Timber Development UK have produced these free expert talks here: ow.ly/tpZP50UTRKV #TimberIndustry

🏗️ Sydney's CBD is set to host NSW’s tallest commercial mass timber building! The 13-storey hybrid timber, steel & concrete design by Tzannes will be built above railway tunnels & crafted for future disassembly & reuse. Read more at ArchitectureAu: ow.ly/CRal50UYu3M

Harlow Timber Group is opening its new state-of-the-art Nottingham Timber Centre on 3rd March. Read more at BMJ Magazine ow.ly/c3om50UYui5 #TimberIndustry #WoodTrades

🌲🏗️ TheUK Government Timber in Construction Roadmap is shaping the future of sustainable building in the UK. Discover what it means for carpenters, joiners & the industry. Read more here: ow.ly/Xpiy50VafGn #TimberConstruction

The Wood Awards 2025 are open! 🏆 Celebrating excellence in timber design, entries are free & open to all UK timber projects from the last 2 years. Winners unveiled in November at Carpenter’s Hall! Enter by 23 May. 🔗ow.ly/RC9f50Vbm5v

🎓 Considering a career in construction or engineering? NMITE’s Open Day on 22 March 2025 is a must! 🏗️ Explore hands-on learning, tour top facilities & take part in a playhouse build with Oakwrights. Secure your spot now! 🔗 nmite.ac.uk/nmite-open-days #Careers

🌲 Exciting event for timber & forestry pros! Join the Timber in Construction WiMFIF event at NMITE Skylon Campus on 18 March 2025. Explore homegrown timber, sustainable construction & industry innovation. Register now! 🔗 ow.ly/SZ1U50Vb3mN #Timber

James Donaldson Timber is expanding 🌲 Their new 110,000 sqft facility in Chorley will double production capacity & boost efficiency, ready by autumn 2025. A huge step forward for James Donaldson Timber. Read more at Construction Index: ow.ly/vhSv50VbnbO #Timber #Manufacturing #Growth

The IOC & The NAS Members' Day returns on 14 May 2025! Join industry leaders to discuss competency & SKEB standards post-Building Safety Act. Free to attend for IOC & NAS Members — reserve your place 🔗 bit.ly/41LIYue #Joinery #Carpentry #BuildingSafetyAct

The IOC and The NAS have been asked to remind Members about the upcoming changes to the National Minimum Wage (NMW) and National Living Wage (NLW) rates, which are set to take effect from 1 April 2025. Read more on our website bit.ly/4icIm8e #NationalLivingWage

CALLING ALL IOC MEMBERS! 15% off bathrooms or kitchens on a £100 spend in store and online (trade-point.co.uk) PLUS your 10% off with your IOC member Tradepoint/B&Q card. Read more: bit.ly/4iwNGmD #SpecialOffer #Discounts

Dutch Tutch began life as a helter-skelter at the end of the Britannia Pier in Great Yarmouth. 🤩 In 1909, the pier caught fire and the remains of the helter-skelter were sent to Potter Heigham and used to create a holiday cottage.

Do you understand the tax you're paying? 🤔 Danny Madden discusses the challenge of juggling finances as a tradesperson.

~New IOC Member Benefit – CarpenterSaver Insurance~ CarpenterSaver is an insurance offer designed for the trade. IOC members can access an exclusive quote for a policy at very competitive prices in Glue Up. Further details can be found on the news section of our website.

Read our case study about the impressive Riwaq Pavilion. The temporary art space was built using Okoume Marine Plywood, and used in last years Brighton Arts Festival. dhh.me.uk/riwaqpavillion Tags: #FSC # Okoumeplywood #timber