Useful technical/engineering training for arboriculturists!

[Laura 12345]

Hi all,

 

One part of my job that I feel I'm out of my depth and lacking understanding in is the technical/engineering and construction side, like understanding architectural drawings (particularly level changes), foundation and retaining wall design etc, which forms a critical part of the arb consulting job! I know LABC did a training course on Ground Works and Foundations earlier on in the year that I missed, but has anyone else got any recommendations for good training? I have done the TreeLife Level 4 and, though it is incredibly useful for the tree-side of things, it doesn't help fill these gaps in my knowledge.

 

As always, any advice would be greatly appreciated. 

[daltontrees]

The LABC course sounded ideal. Maybe contact them and put your name down for the next one. Tey might put on courses if they have  a few names to give them confidence tha tit will fill up.

 

I learnt a lot from being on construction sites but also the Mitchells Bulding Series of books were great, nice clear diagrams.

 

NHBC has a lot of good technical stuff inlcuding on foundations, so important for shrinkable clay issues. Free to download the massive manual.

[Laura 12345]

Thank you, I have emailed and hopefully they'll be running another training course in the future?!? Fingers crossed anyway. I'll have a look at the Mitchell's Building Series books now, sounds like they'll be essential reading!