New NASC CEO Clive Dickin takes the reins
- Details
- Hits: 1228
The National Access and Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – highly experienced trade body leader, Clive Dickin.
Clive has worked for more than 25 years as a senior leadership figure within the membership trade association sector – specialising in understanding the needs of membership bodies, ensuring they thrive and grow. He has repeatedly moved organisations to new heights of performance and delivery – and is now shifting his extensive experience and business focus to NASC.
O'Donovan Waste secure Mission Zero accreditation for second year
- Details
- Hits: 1286
O’Donovan Waste continues to exceed industry standards in its approach to compliance and safety. Already a holder of a vast number of rigorous accreditations including several ISO standards and the Gold Standard for the stringently audited the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS), the multi award-winning waste management specialist has now secured its Mission Zero accreditation after meeting and surpassing all assessment requirements for the second year.
Mission Zero is a thorough quality standard for the road fleet sector. Based on a full legal compliance audit, Mission Zero encompasses industry best practice and is officially recognised as meeting contractual requirements including TfL Work-Related Road Risk (WRRR), CLOCS and is equivalent to FORS silver standard.
Read more: O'Donovan Waste secure Mission Zero accreditation for second year
Durite invest to support UK CV fleets as fleet consultant comes on board
- Details
- Hits: 1182
Durite, leaders in vehicle safety, lighting and auto electrical parts, have appointed a fleet consultant to support transport operators and work closely with insurance and industry bodies.
Adam Wild (pictured) has extensive experience in video and telematics applications and an impressive track record in making fleets safer and more productive. His expertise embraces operator compliance, transport regulations, industry standards and many years’ close cooperation with dedicated commercial vehicle insurance providers.
Read more: Durite invest to support UK CV fleets as fleet consultant comes on board
GSHPA welcomes call for urgent action on the electrification of heat
- Details
- Hits: 1143
The GSHPA has welcomed the CCC’s strong support for the electrification of heat, contained in its 2023 Progress Report to Parliament. Despite the Government’s positive rhetoric and targets, the fact remains that the UK heat pump market is nowhere near the trajectory needed to deliver 600,000 heat pumps per year by 2028. The CCC is right to note that the UK Government to date has avoided “big, impactful decisions,” and to emphasise the need for a complete policy framework to be put in place as soon as possible.
Read more: GSHPA welcomes call for urgent action on the electrification of heat
Etex Group launch new offsite construction brand
- Details
- Hits: 1081
Global building materials company Etex Group is driving innovation in the construction industry by launching a new brand focused on offsite construction.
The trend towards greater offsite production has prompted Etex Group to leverage its existing offsite construction companies to create a comprehensive, full-service business to meet customer demand and drive performance.