Expert training provider, Exova BM TRADA, will be running its successful timber frame training programme during 2016.
Focused on providing specialist and technical training in a range of timber frame and structural timber techniques, it is an essential tool for constructors, specifiers and engineers.
As the use of Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT) increases within modern building systems, the first one-day course will focus on its benefits, usage and applications. CLT’s advantages in terms of built in fire resistance, exemplary green credentials and visually appealing structures is well known, and this course provides examples and understanding about how it can work within projects, plus the pitfalls to avoid. With specific details on: pre-processing off site; design principles and detailing; standards; and manufacturer; as well as issues such as shrinkage; fire and engineering design guidance; the course is an essential tool in understanding this modern method of construction.
The CLT training is on Tuesday 1 March in High Wycombe and is aimed at: contractors; architects; building contractors; developers; building inspectors; timber frame manufacturers; engineers and clerks of works.
A second course, on Wednesday 9 March, will be Timber Frame Construction. This course provides a better understanding of timber frame during design, construction and end use. With its increasingly well known benefits of speed of build, environmental performance and flexibility, timber frame is now widely used in both commercial and residential developments. Gaining an understanding of its use and applications is essential within our industry today.
Also a one-day course in High Wycombe, it is aimed at architects, building contractors, developers, building inspectors, timber frame manufacturers, quantity surveyors and clerks of works.
Third in the series will be Timber Frame for Engineers. This relatively new course looks at the fundamentals of timber frame construction from an engineering perspective and will help engineers and designers gain an in-depth understanding of timber frame within construction. Covering the concept of timber frame, its components, design and best practice guidelines, the course is ideal for understanding the engineering aspects of timber frame and to study some design and concept examples of excellence. It will also include essential guidance on British and European standards in design and building.
This one-day course will be held on Thursday 14 April and is aimed specifically at engineers and timber frame designers.
Exova BM TRADA is also offering one of its Visual Strength Grading courses, with a focus on softwood, from 25-29 April 2016. This practical five day course provides essential training in visual strength grades as set out in BS 4978. Held at The Horse Trust, Speen, HP27 OPP , this course is aimed at those who select and grade timber within the workplace.
All training is provided by a panel of experts in the field who have first-hand knowledge of the use of timber in construction, its applications and technical specifications: Robin Lancashire is a senior timber frame consultant with extensive on site experience; Dr Keerthi Ranasinghe is a principal structural engineer and Eurocodes consultant; and Lewis Taylor is a timber frame consultant with technical testing expertise.
Exova BM TRADA runs courses throughout the year which can also be offered in-house or within a client’s premises. Exova BM TRADA also provides management systems course and general management training.
