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ICE helps industry enter the next phase of CDM 2015 effectively

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The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is calling on industry to ensure that it is equipped to implement the updated Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) regulations, as they move into a new phase, with full implementation required on all construction projects from 6 October.

Businesses urged to protect workplaces against fire safety risks

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Workplace safety is and always has been a key element for any business owner, site manager or company executive to take into consideration.

Ensuring sufficient fire safety procedures are in place is of paramount importance, so to highlight this and the need to reduce the risks in the workplace, Fire Seals Direct have created the following infographic which offers plenty of safety information and some key stats on where the risks are likely to lie.

Survey shows new and emerging risks for workplaces

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In late 2014, the EU-Occupational Safety and Health Agency bought out some statistics based on a survey they conducted using data collected from workplaces in 36 European countries. The survey focuses on health and safety in establishments when it comes to new and emerging risks, including physical and psychosocial risks – an area that is often omitted from surveys.

Unclarified Chinese exports & CE confusion put industry at risk, say BSCA

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The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) have made a plea to ensure Chinese exports meet minimum standards for CE marking after tested steel was found to contain ‘elevated levels’ of other metals.

Build UK launched with Action Plan to deliver change

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Build UK has marked its official launch today by publishing an Action Plan to address key industry issues and in turn improve the delivery of projects and drive growth.

NFDC first to be audited and approved by the CSCS

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The National Federation of Demolition Contractors (NFDC) and National Demolition Training Group (NDTG) are proud to announce that they are the first company to be audited and approved by the CSCS to issue their new “One Card” scheme as a CSCS Affiliate.

Layher Scaffolding rises high in Sheffield at major refurbishment project

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The versatility and efficiency of Layher’s Allround scaffolding system is being clearly demonstrated as part of a major refurbishment project in Sheffield. Installed by Silverstar Scaffolding, the modular design rises up to 35 lifts – approximately 70 metres – to provide multi-level access for a new Vita Student residence being built by Create Construction. Tony Clarkin is Managing Director of Silverstar Scaffolding and draws attention to key benefits arising from the use of the Layher system.

Glasgow to build its future on sustainable foundations

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Figures released in early September by Markit have shown that the Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) has risen to 57.3, up 0.2 on July’s figures. While not as strong as the boom of 2014, where the industry was seeing returns of over 60 for much of the year, these figures represent a stable growth not seen in a decade.

Interserve awarded £12.3M contract to redevelop Leeds Kirkgate Market

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Interserve, the international support services and construction group, has been awarded a £12.3m contract by Leeds City Council to improve and refurbish the historic Kirkgate Market in Leeds City Centre, via the YORbuild framework. The redevelopment will primarily modernise the Grade 1 listed building.

Subbies can win war on payment with new online video package

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StreetwiseSubbie, the UK’s leading specialist contractor support and advice organisation, has launched a package of online video presentations designed exclusively to help specialist contractors ‘Win Work, Get Paid, Make Money’ and these are now available at www.conferencevideo.streetwisesubbie.com

Sundolitt XPS helps provide warm road to recovery at police treatment centre

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Sundolitt XPS, extreme strength, extruded polystyrene is helping provide high insulation levels, strength and rigidity to a new swimming pool which will play an important role in the rehabilitation of injured and sick police officers from Northern England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The pool installation, at Castlebrae Police Treatment Centre in Auchterarder, Perthshire, is part of a £2.5 million redevelopment to improve and extend facilities to accommodate the needs of some 1,650 serving and retired police officers who use the centre each year. The work includes the new – much larger – pool alongside a new hydrotherapy pool and a larger fitness and exercise hall with a purpose-built spin bike studio.

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