Winter CPD Event
You're invited to a half-day winter CPD event in November with Carpenter Oak - the UK’s leading specialist in large-section timber frame construction. We have nearly 40 years’ experience conserving and creating innovative, sustainable, and bespoke timber structures in collaboration with architects, contractors and engineers.
When: 1pm-3:15pm Tuesday 18th November 2025
Where: Sustainability Theatre, National Self Build & Renovation Centre, Swindon, SN5 8UB
This half-day event features an exclusive two-part presentation on the benefits of building with timber and the key considerations for detailing. The programme also includes a guided tour of the NSBRC venue.
Please complete the form (including the name of your PRACTICE or COMPANY in the address field) to book your space.
This CPD will cover:
From traditional timber frames to advanced engineered solutions, this session includes:
- Working with traditional green timbers & traditional jointing
- Working with engineered timbers & mechanical connections
- Classification & specification of timber frames
- Example case studies
Relevance to RIBA CPD Curriculum:
- Design, Construction and Technology
- Specification and materials
- Data driven and digital design
- Offsite construction and modern methods of construction
- Level 1: Component sub assembly
Full agenda for the session:
1pm Arrival at the NSBRC
1:10pm Guided Tour of the NSBRC with:
- Harvey Fremlin, Managing Director
- Gareth Nicholas, Business Development Manager
1:30-2:10pm Presentation (Part 1):
Theoretical foundations, technical insights, and an overview of our services
20 mins Tea/Coffee break and networking
2:30-3:10pm Presentation (Part 2):
Practical application of theory through detailed case studies
3:10-3:15pm Q&A
3:15pm Finish
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.