Contractors experience rising labour costs as outlook remains positive
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The first Build UK State of Trade survey has revealed a positive but stabilising picture of the prospects for Contractors. Whilst the level of enquiries remained relatively flat and output rose only slightly in the last quarter of 2015, the outlook for the industry is still comfortably above that of a year ago.
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Ladder Restraint and Fall Arrest Safety System from CSS Worksafe
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CSS Worksafe, established in 1992, has more than 20 years’ experience in the height safety, fall protection and access equipment sector.
CSS Worksafe has extensive knowledge of current and compliant products and standards; and provides high quality equipment and training for working safely at heights.
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CISRS approves new training centre in the north east: AIS
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CISRS has just granted training provider accreditation to a prestigious industry training centre in the North East – AIS Training in North Shields, part of the Advanced Industrial Solutions group.
The state-of-the-art training village, conveniently located off the A19, in Tyne & Wear and offering 200,000 square foot of first rate training facilities, an on-site hotel and restaurant, is accredited for Part 1 Tube & Fitting Scaffolding and CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS) courses, with Basic Scaffold Inspection Training to follow soon.
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Buy cast iron rainwater products with confidence
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Rainclear Systems has been in the business of providing customers with high quality Cast Iron Rainwater products and a high quality of advice and service for over 10 years.
Cast Iron guttering and downpipes have the longest life span of 100+ years when maintained correctly.
If purchased pre-painted the finish will last for approximately 10 years before the system needs to be repainted.
NASC donation to The Lighthouse Club - Construction Industry Charity
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The NASC has made a £2,700 donation to The Lighthouse Club ‘Construction Industry Charity.’
The money was raised for the charity which has delivered welfare and support to the construction community since 1956 from NASC supplier members’ contributions made towards the NASC 2015 Annual Ball tombola in Leeds, November 2015. And the substantial donation (over £1,000) now bestowed the NASC with the club’s “Charity Champions” status.
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Safety product selection made easier with Bull's new website
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Bull Products has just launched a brand new website at www.bullproducts.co.uk which focuses on the company’s key areas of fire protection, fire safety, fall arrest, first aid and spill control all for the construction industry.
The new website with its clear graphics allows easier navigation, has great functionality and has a responsive design making it easy to use whether viewed on PC, tablet or smartphone. Each of Bull Products’ vast range of products can be accessed for full product information and with its eshop, products can be ordered online by credit card or Paypal.
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Site safety must beat language barrier, say insurance specialists
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Construction insurance specialist Focus has warned of a rising level of employers liability claims that involve workers whose first language is not English.
The Health and Safety Executive had previously identified migrant workers as a group that may be particularly at risk of an accident in an unfamiliar setting. Now Focus has said this appears to be reflected in the increasing volume of foreign worker claims.
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New chamber access systems to safeguard underground infrastructure
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Drainage product and access cover leader, Clark-Drain has launched its new range of chamber access systems designed to improve underground utility access and protect valuable underground assets such as data communication networks, pumps, valves and power cables.
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Build UK continues to grow as another trade association signs up
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Build UK has strengthened its representation of the contracting supply chain with its second new Trade Association Member in as many months. The Association of Lorry Loader Manufacturers and Importers (ALLMI), which has joined Build UK from February 2016, represents manufacturers, fleet owners, service companies, suppliers, site operators and other individuals and organisations engaged in the lorry loader industry.
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Green roof systems now available from Jewson
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Sky Garden’s green roof systems are now available at Jewson.
The UK’s leading independent supplier and installer of living roofs offers a wide range of systems to meet any specification requirement. Sky Garden’s newest product, the sedum modular roof system, will be available at all Jewson roofing branches.
London calling for Newtonabbey based M&E Building Services company
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Harvey Group PLC follows up acquisition of Solmatix – a prominent Renewables Company - with confirmation of new presence in Great Britain as part of strategic expansion
County Antrim mechanical and electrical building services contractors, the Harvey Group has established a new office in Dunstable as part of a multi-million pounds’ strategic expansion programme.
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