Associate Membership

The STA offers Free-of-Charge (FOC) Associate Membership for local authorities, housing associations, government bodies, universities, colleges, and students. This membership reflects our commitment to growing knowledge, education, and understanding of structural timber across the sector.

Associate Members receive full access to STA’s technical guidance, education resources, supporting learning and professional development. Membership is granted for one year, after which it must be reapplied for. This ensures that we can continue to offer this valuable support to a wide range of organisations and individuals.

By offering Associate Membership, STA helps the next generation of professionals and decision-makers engage with timber construction, build confidence in best practice, and access the tools and knowledge needed to deliver high-quality projects.

Associate Member Application Form

We are glad to hear that you would like to become a member of the STA. Please complete the form below to enable us to register you as a member. Please note your application form will be reviewed and membership will only be awarded after acceptance of your application and payment of your membership fees. If you have any queries during the completion of this form please feel free to contact us on office@structuraltimber.co.uk or call us on 01793 234509. We look forward to welcoming you to the STA.

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