The move offers an opportunity to further support and represent the installer membership category.

The Structural Timber Association has appointed Gerard Lockey as a board member to represent members from the installer category.

As the current Director of MINT Construction, a company specialising in structural timber-frame installations, Lockey brings more than 30 years of industry experience to the leadership team and plays a key role in delivering high-profile timber construction projects.

Andrew Orriss, Chief Executive of the STA, said: “Gerard has been an active member of the STA for many years, chairing the Skills and Training Committee.  He was instrumental in the introduction of the Timber Frame Competency Award Scheme and oversaw the evolution of that into the Installer Training Scheme we have today.

“The Board is very grateful for the time and effort Gerard has already committed over the years, and it seems fitting that he is now given this opportunity to further support and represent the installer membership category, particularly with the growing interest for structural timber systems in the market.”

Lockey said: “I’m excited to be joining STA, especially at a time where the UK is witnessing such positive growth with the adoption of timber frame in housebuilding, and housebuilders of all sizes transitioning towards the technology. Having already worked with the STA in the interests of installers, joining the board offers a great opportunity to carry on that important work.”