Construction National

Midlands contractors wanted: Join OUTCO supply chain at Meet the Buyer event

OUTCO, the UK’s leading outdoor estate maintenance experts, are seeking local contractors for a variety of outdoor maintenance services in the Midlands region. In partnership with Veriforce CHAS, the trusted compliance and risk management specialist, OUTCO is hosting a Meet the Buyer event where Midlands-based businesses can discover how to join OUTCO’s supply chain and secure new contracts.

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NASC urges Government to protect SME scaffolding contractors amid ISG collapse

National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is deeply concerned following the recent administration of ISG, the UK's sixth largest primary construction contractor. This unprecedented development has left hundreds of subcontractors and their employees facing significant uncertainty, with many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the scaffolding and access sector particularly vulnerable to potential insolvency.

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Construction industry ambassadors return to London Build Expo

London Build, the UK’s leading and largest construction show will be back at Olympia London this November and this year it is doubling in size, taking over both the Grand & National Halls. Get ready for an unmissable two-days jam-packed with incredible content, networking parties, the UK’s biggest Festival of Construction and more. The show is co-located with London Build Fire & Security Expo.

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York Handmade plays pivotal role in stunning London development

The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has completed one of the largest and most prestigious contracts in its 36-year history.

York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, has supplied 300,000 specially manufactured bricks for a stunning state-of-the-art 16-storey apartment building at the rear of Kings Cross Station in central London.

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Veriforce CHAS partners with Quartix to enhance member benefits

Veriforce CHAS, the renowned UK-based provider of supply chain risk management services, is excited to announce the launch of CHAS Australia. 

Veriforce CHAS has partnered with Quartix, a leading provider of GPS vehicle tracking solutions, to offer CHAS members exclusive discounts on fleet tracking services aimed at enhancing driver safety, boosting compliance, and improving cost efficiency in the construction and trades industries.

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Ian Wright joins Boningale Nurseries

Boningale are pleased to announce the new appointment of Ian Wright as Business Development Executive.

Ian possesses over 30 years of experience and knowledge having worked in several nurseries throughout the UK focussing mainly on the commercial sector, all of which will benefit both Boningale and its customers.

One of Ian’s main objectives at Boningale will be to promote and manage our UK tree offering and production plans, using his previous extensive experience working with tree production nurseries we feel Ian will be best placed to push our development plans forward, and we look forward to updating our customers in the near future on progress and further development plans.

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Government building plans welcomed, but health and safety must be a priority

Veriforce CHAS, the UK-based leader in supply chain risk management and contractor assessment, has expressed strong support for the Government's plans to expedite the UK’s planning system and boost construction efforts. However, with a rise in construction related fatalities in recent years, CHAS is emphasising that health and safety must remain the utmost priority as the UK scales up its building capacity. 

The Government’s planning reforms, which include a pledge to build 1.5 million new homes over the next five years, necessitate a significant increase in construction labour. With the latest figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) revealing an alarming rise in construction-related fatalities - there were 51 fatalities in 2023/24, up 42% from the average of the last 4 years - CHAS is stressing the crucial need for leading clients in the construction industry to ensure that subcontractors are not only available but also adequately qualified for new projects.

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Unlock your future in plumbing with a comprehensive water regulations course

Are you looking to elevate your career in plumbing and become an approved plumber or contractor? The specialised BPEC course on Water Regulations and Byelaws at Herefordshire, Ludlow & North Shropshire College is exactly what you need to take that next crucial step. The course is for anyone requiring an understanding of water regulations/water byelaws. In particular those wishing to become approved plumbers/contractors.

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Building competent supply chains: The impact of the Building Safety Act 2022

Alex Minett, global head of new markets at Veriforce CHAS, explores the role of competence in the new Building Safety Act and offers insight on how organisations can foster competence throughout their supply chains.

The Building Safety Act 2022, which took effect on October 1, 2023, represents a pivotal shift in the UK construction industry's regulatory landscape. This legislation introduces stringent dutyholder requirements to enhance accountability, particularly in higher-risk buildings (HRBs). A key component of this act is its focus on driving competence throughout the entire supply chain, ensuring that all parties involved in building projects meet high standards of skill, knowledge, and responsibility.

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Veriforce CHAS contractors lead the way in addressing mental health and wellbeing

In just two months since the launch of the CHAS Mental Health & Wellbeing Question Set, Veriforce CHAS is delighted to report that more than 5,000 CHAS members have completed the assessment. This enthusiastic uptake highlights the industry’s commitment to managing mental health and wellbeing, while also enhancing their prequalification credentials.

Developed to support Causeway Technologies’ campaign to integrate mental health into procurement conditions for construction contracts, the Mental Health & Wellbeing evaluation was launched at the beginning of May 2024. 

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