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| James
C Coulson FIWSc FFB (Director)
- download the .pdf copy He spent 16 years with TRADA (the Timber Research And Development Association), leaving at the end of 1990 to set up Technology For Timber. In 1975, he passed the Proficiency Examination in Visual Stress Grading (now called “Strength” Grading) of Softwoods, at the Building Research Establishment. He studied at Buckinghamshire College (now Buckinghamshire Chilterns University) in High Wycombe in the School of Art, Design, Furniture & Timber, gaining a Distinction in their Certificate in Timber Studies in 1976. He went on to qualify as an Associate of the Institute of Wood Science in 1978. He has been a member of the IWSc Council of Management since the mid-1980’s and was President of the IWSc from 2002-2004. Following this, in recognition of his outstanding services to the IWSc over many years, he was elected to Fellowship in December 2004. He was elected a Fellow of the Faculty of Building in 1986; and has been accredited as a timber consultant with UNIDO (registered with the UN in Vienna) since 1991. In 1993, he was invited to join the UK Wood Committee of ICOMOS (the International Council on Monuments and Sites) and in 2004 he was elected as a member of the ICOMOS UK Executive Committee. He has been a member of the UK Timber Grading Committee since 1995 and a Member of the Association of Consulting Scientists since 1998. In 1997, he added the Proficiency Certificate in Strength Grading of Temperate Hardwoods to his list of formal qualifications, and in 1998 he gained a further Proficiency Certificate in the Strength Grading of Tropical Hardwoods. He was manager of the Regional Advisory Services of TRADA until December 1990; and still retains a subcontract link with BM TRADA Certification Ltd, as an external Assessor for timber graders in the UK and overseas. Professional Experience For almost 30 years, he has developed a broad knowledge of manufacturing processes in the timber and furniture industries and the uses of timber and wood-based products; especially relating to the construction, shopfitting and furniture trades. His expertise covers all aspects of historical, renovation and new build, as well as many factory production techniques. In his career, he has carried out hundreds of inspections and consultancy projects on construction sites and in completed buildings; covering processing, machinery, quality of materials and workmanship, and the conformity of finished works with published standards or other relevant specifications. His “hands on” industrial experience includes studies of, and visits to, major sawmills and other wood-based manufacturing plants; as well as timber research facilities in the UK, Europe, North America and Australia. |
| David
Aston
- download the .pdf copy Independent Consultancy Services are offered in the following areas - The specification and properties of treated timber - Health and safety and environmental legislation - Establishing health safety and environmental management systems - Carrying out and reviewing COSHH assessments on wood preservatives - Site authorisations for timber treatment plants - Advice on compliance with the BWPDA Code of Practice for the Safe Design and Operation of timber treatment plants - Plant Audits - Emergency preparedness including the preparation of emergency plans Professional Experience Dr David Aston has over 28 years of experience in the industrial wood preservation industry. Firstly with Hickson Timber Products Ltd and latterly with Arch Timber Protection. He was responsible for the technical, regulatory and environmental support to the business.. Recently he led the Task Group revising the BWPDA Code of Practice on the Safe Design and Operation of Timber Treatment Plants and republished in May 2003. His experience includes representing the industry at national, European and international levels including the European Commission, the OECD, UNEP, the FAO and ISO. He also represents the BSI at CEN TC38 meetings on wood preservative standards. He has been an active member of the British Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing Association and continues to serve its Technical, and Environmental and Legislative Affairs Committees. He has also been the President of the European Wood Preservative Manufacturers Group (EWPM) an organisation that represents the industry position on health safety, the environment as well as technical standards. He currently acts as consultant to the EWPM. |
| Angela
Spatcher
- download the .pdf copy Specialist Skills Angela has a wide variety of marketing and communications experience gained over 15 years mainly within the public and not-for-profit sectors. With specialist knowledge of higher and further education, tourism and regeneration and an understanding of the issues associated with SMEs, she is confident in working with companies ranging from large government quangos to sole traders. Angela has a strong strategic planning background, coupled with a very hands-on approach to all work, employing the same analytical techniques to provide suitable, flexible solutions that meet the needs of the company and can be undertaken with the resources available. She has well developed project management skills and has worked at a senior level within a number of diverse businesses: Angela has a degree in Business Studies and Tourism & Leisure Studies and is currently studying for the Professional Postgraduate Diploma from the Chartered Institute of Marketing. |
| Lesley
Bers
- download the .pdf copy Specialist Skills Broad based consultancy experience across several industry sectors and sizes of company Registered Adviser for Investors in People, covering all stages of the advisory process Extensive knowledge of UK Employment Legislation and current Human Resources Managemant practice and its application in the workplace Experience in integration of new business as well as promotion of organic growth NVQ assessor with sound understanding of the principles of Vocational Training A 'people' person who uses enabling and influencing skills to achieve objectives in a fair and objective way Highly developed planning skills and ability to simplify information Excellent communication skills to all levels and to large and small groups |