Peter Barr of SIPCO, and current vice-Chairman of UKSIPS, will be joining the STA main board to boost the representation of structural insulated panels within the management of the Association.
Lawrence Young, chairman of the STA comments: “I am pleased to be welcoming our colleagues from UKSIPS to the STA – something we have been discussing for some time now. They will bring technical expertise, quality standards and significant insights that will play a vital role in our ongoing services to the construction sector. This announcement is another step in the growth of the STA and its representation, and I look forward to working with the new SIP members.
Charles Stewart, outgoing Chairman of UKSIPS comments: “This announcement represents a significant opportunity for our members to grow the influence of the SIP industry within the structural timber sector and the wider construction industry. By joining forces we are demonstrating both the diversity and the clout our various technologies have within construction as a whole. We look forward to continuing to champion the ‘fabric first’ agenda and to using the combined technical skills and knowledge of our members to put forward new solutions for the zero carbon agenda.”
The Structural Timber Association (STA) represents a wide cross section of the structural timber industry including suppliers, manufacturers, erectors and designers. It is recognised as the authoritative voice of the timber frame industry and provides definitive technical information, plus news and views from across the sector.