Location: V&A, London
Date: September 14th 2026
Time: 10:00 to 16:00
The construction sector faces a dual challenge: delivering the homes the UK needs while building a workforce with the skills to meet net zero ambitions. As timber and modern methods of construction become increasingly important, education and training providers have a vital role to play in preparing the next generation of professionals.
The Educators & Trainers Forum 2026 will bring together colleges, universities and CITB-accredited training providers to explore the latest outputs from the CITB Timber in Construction Skills (TiCS) programme. The programme is led by Donaldson Timber Systems and in collaboration with BE-ST, Edinburgh Napier University, NMITE, Timber Development UK and the Structural Timber Association. Attendees will get an exclusive look at new short course content, curriculum toolkits and practical learner rigs designed to support structural timber construction education, while discovering how these resources can be embedded into existing teaching and training programmes.
The forum will also showcase the Building from Forests installation, developed with the V&A, alongside the Building from England's Woodlands publication, demonstrating how research, innovation and UK-grown timber can be translated into engaging learning experiences that support the ambitions of the UK Timber in Construction Roadmap. Building from England’s Woodlands was funded by Forestry Commission England and led by NMITE in collaboration with BE-ST, Edinburgh Napier University, dRMM and EcoSystem Technologies.
This event is an opportunity for educators and trainers to shape the future of structural timber education. Through discussion and feedback, participants will help refine new learning materials, influence future curriculum development, support the rollout of training across the sector, and strengthen the skills pipeline needed to deliver a more sustainable built environment.
Come along to this event to connect with peers, influence nationally significant training resources, and help equip the workforce needed to deliver the UK's housing and net zero ambitions.
Agenda
10:15 to 10:30 - Registration
10:30 to 10:45- Welcome
10:45 to 11:15 - Tour of V&A “Building from Forest Install”
10:45 to 11:15 - Presentation of the Timber in Construction Skills project
11:15 to 11:30 - Break
11:30 to 12:00 - Intervention A – Wood Science Fundamentals
12:00 to 13:00 - Intervention B – Timber Systems and Materials
13:00 to 13:45 - Lunch
13:45 to 14:15 - Intervention C – Offsite Manufacture
14:15 to 14:45 - Intervention D – Onsite Skills
14:45 to 15:00 - Break
15:00 to 16:00 - Facilitated conversations/group discussions & feedback
Please note: Tea and coffee can be purchased from the café and brought into the seminar room. However, the café does not provide takeaway cups, so if you would like to bring a hot drink into the session, please remember to bring your own reusable takeaway cup.
Location: V&A, London
Date: September 14th 2026
Time: 10:00 to 16:00
The construction sector faces a dual challenge: delivering the homes the UK needs while building a workforce with the skills to meet net zero ambitions. As timber and modern methods of construction become increasingly important, education and training providers have a vital role to play in preparing the next generation of professionals.
The Educators & Trainers Forum 2026 will bring together colleges, universities and CITB-accredited training providers to explore the latest outputs from the CITB Timber in Construction Skills (TiCS) programme. The programme is led by Donaldson Timber Systems and in collaboration with BE-ST, Edinburgh Napier University, NMITE, Timber Development UK and the Structural Timber Association. Attendees will get an exclusive look at new short course content, curriculum toolkits and practical learner rigs designed to support structural timber construction education, while discovering how these resources can be embedded into existing teaching and training programmes.
The forum will also showcase the Building from Forests installation, developed with the V&A, alongside the Building from England's Woodlands publication, demonstrating how research, innovation and UK-grown timber can be translated into engaging learning experiences that support the ambitions of the UK Timber in Construction Roadmap. Building from England’s Woodlands was funded by Forestry Commission England and led by NMITE in collaboration with BE-ST, Edinburgh Napier University, dRMM and EcoSystem Technologies.
This event is an opportunity for educators and trainers to shape the future of structural timber education. Through discussion and feedback, participants will help refine new learning materials, influence future curriculum development, support the rollout of training across the sector, and strengthen the skills pipeline needed to deliver a more sustainable built environment.
Come along to this event to connect with peers, influence nationally significant training resources, and help equip the workforce needed to deliver the UK's housing and net zero ambitions.
Agenda
10:15 to 10:30 - Registration
10:30 to 10:45- Welcome
10:45 to 11:15 - Tour of V&A “Building from Forest Install”
10:45 to 11:15 - Presentation of the Timber in Construction Skills project
11:15 to 11:30 - Break
11:30 to 12:00 - Intervention A – Wood Science Fundamentals
12:00 to 13:00 - Intervention B – Timber Systems and Materials
13:00 to 13:45 - Lunch
13:45 to 14:15 - Intervention C – Offsite Manufacture
14:15 to 14:45 - Intervention D – Onsite Skills
14:45 to 15:00 - Break
15:00 to 16:00 - Facilitated conversations/group discussions & feedback
Please note: Tea and coffee can be purchased from the café and brought into the seminar room. However, the café does not provide takeaway cups, so if you would like to bring a hot drink into the session, please remember to bring your own reusable takeaway cup.
