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APS calls for entries into National CDM Awards as deadline approaches

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The Association for Project Safety (APS) is calling for entries into its ninth National CDM and Student Designer Awards, with the deadline for submissions rapidly approaching at the end of this month.

Entries into the awards will close on Tuesday 31 May, with judging by an expert panel of industry figure-heads, including the Health and Safety Executive, taking place over the summer months. Following the vigorous judging process, the shortlist of successful entries will be announced in early September, with the winner revealed at an awards ceremony on Thursday 27October at the Radisson Blu Portman Hotel, London.

Have you taken the BIG Biodiversity Challenge?

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CIRIA is delighted to announce that the BIG Biodiversity Challenge 2016 is now open for entries. Now in its third year, the Challenge invites leaders from across construction, infrastructure, transport, retail and Government to ‘do one thing’ for biodiversity.

Led by CIRIA’s Biodiversity Interest Group, the BIG Biodiversity Challenge invites the industry to add one new biodiversity enhancement to a construction site, development or existing building, however big or small, permanent or temporary, and be creative about enhancing biodiversity.

Safety & Access open CISRS Accredited Scaffolding Training Centre in Nepal

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Safety and Access are very proud to announce a partnership with Aecor in Kathmandu and the opening of a CISRS Accredited Training facility in the capital.

The training facility is now open and is offering scaffolder skills training along with scaffolding supervisor and inspection training. There are also plans to further enhance and expand the support services in the future.

NASC and CISRS to exhibit at UK’s largest Health & Safety event

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The NASC and CISRS will be exhibiting for the third year running at the UK’s largest and leading health and safety event – the Safety & Health Expo, June 21-23 at London’s prestigious ExCeLvenue.

Visitors to the flagship 2016 Expo event – which attracts 15,000+ people and this year sees keynote presentations at the linked IOSH conference by BBC Chief Reporter Kate Adie OBE, Olympic oarsman James Cracknell OBE and ‘Rules of Engagement’ author and ex-forces Colonel Tim Collin OBE – will be treated to 100+ industry speakers, in six theatres over the three days (adding up to 60+ hours of CPD accredited education) and more than 350 exhibitors will be taking part, including NASC and CISRS on Stand S1850.

CISRS Overseas Scaffolder Training Scheme (OSTS) middle east update

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The CISRS Overseas Scaffolder Training Scheme (OSTS) is booming in the Middle East region – following a visit by Scheme Manager, Dave Mosley.

Mr Mosley recently returned from a trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he carried out successful annual accreditation audits on two leading CISRS OSTS training providers, Safety & Access Middle East at Um Al Quwain and Simian Skill in Dubai. This is the forth successful accreditation for both brands, after they were initially accredited in 2013.

Build UK drives standards for construction industry

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Build UK continues to drive positive change in the UK’s construction industry, building on its progress over the past eight months with the release of two new industry standards.

The Safety Helmet Colours and Training Standards, drafted in consultation with, and the full support of, Build UK members to develop best practice and ensure the effective delivery of construction projects across the UK.

The secret bonuses of safety barriers - enhanced productivity

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Polymer safety barriers provide advanced protection, but did you know they can also boost facility performance and productivity?

It may be logical to assume polymer-based safety barriers perform a simple but somewhat one-dimensional function in the workplace: They protect things – people, vehicles, equipment, structures. But when they are implemented properly, they actually provide a range of benefits that can enhance facility performance and productivity.

Wavin launches breakthrough Revit piping packages

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Wavin, the leading supplier of plastic pipe systems and solutions in Europe, announces the launch of its new Building Information Modelling (BIM) content packages for plumbing and drainage.

Built in Revit, these content packages contain intelligent assistance which help the Revit modeller to arrive very easily at a full ‘as built’. This breakthrough development makes now also possible to benefit from the time and cost savings for piping systems in BIM projects.

The advantages of steel over plastic are becoming increasingly obvious

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In an industry often driven by price Rainclear Systems, online retailer and the UK’s leading distributor of metal guttering and downpipe products, has not compromised on quality.

In contrast to inferior and less eco-friendly PVCu the Galvanised steel rainwater system supplied by Rainclear is highly durable, made from a high percentage of recycled metal and 100% recyclable at end of life.

New Constellation Range set to inspire designers with fibre bonded carpet

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Interior designers and specifiers are set to be inspired by an exciting new fibre bonded carpet range that has been released by Heckmondwike FB.

The Constellation range takes its inspiration from the latest, most vibrant and exciting colour trends in furniture, with a comprehensive choice of eight shades to choose from. This includes Red, Orange, Green, Blue, Purple, Grey, Black and Plum, which are available as ‘planks’ that provide endless scope for use in office, leisure and educational environments.

North England Build 2016 opens its doors

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Yesterday saw the launch of North England Build Expo, an event that has already cemented itself as the leading construction event for the Northern Powerhouse. The organisers said: "We've had a great turnout today and have been overwhelmed with the feedback."

The show is focusing on construction projects and developments in the north and is a great chance to create new business connections and network with industry professionals across the UK. The event featured the major contractors, suppliers, architects, developers and many more construction industry professionals from across the region.

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