Yearly Archives: 2018

Speak One-On-One with RIDBA at LAMMA ‘19

Speak One-On-One with RIDBA at LAMMA ‘19
Visit RIDBA on Marley Eternit’s stand 7.720 at LAMMA ’19. Agricultural building stakeholders are invited to speak directly to RIDBA about topical issues at LAMMA ’19, on Marley Eternit’s stand 7.720 in Hall 7. This will be RIDBA’s first attendance to the largest agricultural and machinery show for a number of years, located at the...
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The Return of the RIDBA Building Awards

The Return of the RIDBA Building Awards

The Return of the RIDBA Building Awards

The Rural and Industrial Design and Building Association (RIDBA) has launched the RIDBA Building Awards for 2019. In what is a bi-ennial event for RIDBA, the awards remain the highlight of the industry calendar, recognising innovation and excellence amongst members in the industrial and agricultural buildings industry. Entries are...
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Installation of Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays on Agricultural Buildings

Installation of Photovoltaic (PV) Arrays on Agricultural Buildings
Photovoltaic (PV) panels are becoming an increasingly common sight on buildings across the UK, as owners attempt to turn sunlight into cash while doing ‘their bit’ for the environment. Farm buildings are no exception, especially where electricity is required to power plant and processes within the building. If, however, the PVs are not installed correctly,...
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BCSA CRAFT Training – A New Apprenticeship Model for Structural Steelwork

BCSA CRAFT Training – A New Apprenticeship Model for Structural Steelwork
Research carried out by The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) shows that many companies in the structural steelwork sector cannot gain access to apprenticeship training for core specialist roles, limiting the take-up of apprentices in small and medium sized companies. In response, BCSA has launched a new apprenticeship training programme that allows companies in the structural...
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Snow Loading on Agricultural Buildings

Snow Loading on Agricultural Buildings
The United Kingdom is blessed with a fairly mild winter climate, but it is not uncommon for a significant snowfall to occur at least once every winter, bringing with it the usual transport chaos and school closures. In Scotland and North East England, heavy snow is more common and the problem increases with altitude. For...
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Jim Loynes Announced as Honorary Member

Jim Loynes Announced as Honorary Member
The RIDBA Board is delighted to award Honorary Membership to long-serving member, Jim Loynes, BSc (Hons) CEng MIAgrE . RIDBA Chairman, James Anthony said: "Jim’s commitment to the industry and RIDBA is second to none and he is thoroughly deserving of this honour." Jim first heard about the Farm Buildings Association (FBA) while at college when...
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