{"id":419,"date":"2016-01-11T14:27:41","date_gmt":"2016-01-11T14:27:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/cwst\/?p=419"},"modified":"2016-01-22T11:52:13","modified_gmt":"2016-01-22T11:52:13","slug":"timber-grading-seminar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/cwst\/timber-grading-seminar\/","title":{"rendered":"Timber Grading Seminar – SIRT Event"},"content":{"rendered":"

Notice (22\/1\/2016):\u00a0Due to the high level of interest we have had to activate the “waiting list”. We are currently looking at how we might be able to fit more people in. It may be that we run the event again on a different day. So if you are interested, please sign up anyway so we have your details.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Strategic Integrated Research in Timber (SIRT) project and Edinburgh Napier University are holding a seminar on the subject of timber grading. This seminar will give you a crash course in timber strength grading, what it is, how it works, and how it is changing.\u00a0It aims to demystify timber grading, tackle some widely held misconceptions, and tell you the things you need to be aware of to improve profitability, and remain correct and safe in what you do.<\/p>\n

The timber resource in the UK is changing, technology is advancing, and standards are being modified.\u00a0 This seminar will bring you the latest position, informed by CEN and BSI standards committee work and research conducted by the SIRT network.<\/p>\n

This event will be held on:\u00a0Wednesday 3rd February 2016
\n<\/strong>At:\u00a0The Lighthouse, 11 Mitchell Lane, Glasgow, G1 3NU<\/strong><\/p>\n


\nRegistration:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The morning part of this seminar will\u00a0run from 09.45 until approximately 12.30, is open to anyone and is free to attend, however you must register. If you come for the morning, you can stay for lunch.<\/p>\n

The afternoon session will run from 13.40 until 16.00 and is for SIRT sponsors and research partners only.\u00a0 If you come for this you should also attend the morning session if you are able.<\/p>\n

To register, please contact Steven Adams (s.adams@napier.ac.uk<\/a> \/ 0131 455 2208) providing:
\nyour name,\u00a0your company name\u00a0and area of business (e.g. sawmiller),
\nwhether you are attending morning only, or morning and afternoon
\nyour contact details
\nand any dietary requirements<\/p>\n

Alternatively quick registration can be done online at https:\/\/sirtgrading.eventbrite.co.uk<\/a><\/p>\n


\nContent:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The morning session will cover the essentials, with an opportunity to ask questions.\u00a0 The afternoon session will open the lid on the hot topics \u2013 the issues that may (or will) affect business in the near future \u2013 and the discussion will help shape future research and standardisation work. \u00a0More details can be found in our pdf flyer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Questions we will address include:<\/p>\n