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GSHPA AGM, Conference and Charity Dinner a huge success at Warwick

The Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA) hosted its Annual General Meeting (AGM), Conference, and Charity Dinner on Friday, 27th September at the prestigious Warwick University. The event, which attracted over 100 attendees to both the conference and the charity dinner, was hailed as a great success, with exceptional facilities and a high level of engagement from all participants.

The conference featured a stellar lineup of speakers who are at the forefront of heat decarbonisation and sustainable energy practices. Tara Deshpande, Deputy Director of Heat Electrification and Product Efficiency at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), delivered the keynote address. She outlined the government’s ambitious plans for scaling up heat pump deployment across the UK, stressing the importance of achieving the nation's heat decarbonisation goals.

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New partnership with SIG Roofing expands training provision

National Construction Training Services (NCTS) has now partnered with SIG Roofing to provide even greater UK coverage of its courses and qualifications. On offer will be a five-day lead welding and bossing course and technical seminars. The initial programme will be delivered from SIG’s Cardiff, Dudley and Dundee branches.

The technical seminars are aimed at those supervising the installation of leadwork or those responsible for specifying. The seminars will include a theoretical session combined with hands-on practical appreciation in the workshop.

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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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