The informal event, to be held at Tortworth on May 22, will include short Case studies on contemporary timber buildings by TRADA Technology Ltd’s Dr Paul Newman, incorporating wood structure, cladding, external joinery or decking.

TRADA’s target audience includes architects, engineers, contractors, joinery companies, timber traders, merchants and manufacturers.

The event will also include a small exhibition of timber-based products and services, while Continuing Professional Development certificates will be available on request.

Further TRADA in the Regions events will be held in Yorkshire during early July and Banbury in mid-November.