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Futurebuild 2024: marketing can deliver a transformative year for construction

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YTIUSlH As a specialist construction marketing agency, BCM works every day with clients who are at the forefront of sustainable building practices - and our message as we exhibit at Futurebuild this year is that in 2024 the UK construction industry is set to enter a truly transformative phase.

The ever-growing importance of sustainability plays a significant part in this, of course, as the UK Government throws its weight behind 2050 net zero initiatives – everything from changes to planning law to an increased focus on retrofitting – and the industry evolves to comply with them.

Construction apprentices given insight into future industry trends

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TBP 6667 As we enter National Apprenticeship Week 2024, industry and education leaders are using an innovative apprenticeship approach to attract the next generation of construction workers.

While construction and education bodies have invested money, time and effort into addressing a skills shortage in recent years, Esh Group and the North East Institute of Technology (NEIoT) are hoping that a different tack will bear fruit throughout 2024 and beyond.

New City Trade Skills partners with Segen offering cutting-edge renewables courses

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SegenxNCC 1 003 New City Trade Skills, part of New City College Group, is pleased to announce a collaboration with Segen Ltd, a leading provider of renewable energy solutions, to offer a range of innovative courses in the field of renewable energy. This collaboration aims to equip individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to thrive in the growing renewable energy industry.

With the increasing demand for clean and sustainable energy sources, the need for skilled professionals in the renewable energy sector has never been greater.

College hosts Construction Sector Green Technologies Advisory Panel

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Herefordshire Ludlow and North Shropshire College (HLNSC) were delighted to host the first meeting of the newly formed Construction Sector Green Technologies Advisory Panel on Friday 26th January.

The meeting took place at the new cutting-edge training facility dedicated to renewable technology – the Low Carbon Technology Training Centre (LCTTC). Nestled within the scenic surroundings of HLNSC’s Holme Lacy College, this state-of-the-art centre is set to make a significant impact in advancing the adoption of sustainable energy solutions in our region.

Most common risks/hazards: how to create a safer construction site

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According to HSE’s annual health and safety report, during the 2021/22 financial year, 565,000 workers experienced non-fatal injuries at their workplace in Britain. And while fatal accidents decreased to only 123, the construction industry saw the highest number at 30.

Award-winning Veriforce CHAS launches in Australia

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chasvf Veriforce CHAS, the renowned UK-based provider of supply chain risk management services, is excited to announce the launch of CHAS Australia.

Headquartered in Sydney, this expansion brings the award-winning compliance services of Veriforce CHAS to Australia, providing contractors, clients and material suppliers across the ANZ region with comprehensive support in navigating ever-evolving legislation and increasing regulatory standards.

Viridis are delighted to announce they are the new UK distributor for Betterbuxus

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viridis Betterbuxus is the trade name for Boxwood hybrids, a range of four hybrid blight resistant Buxus varieties, developed by Herplant BV.

These innovative varieties are marketed exclusively in Europe and the United Kingdom by carefully selected distributors of which Viridis have been selected.

ASFP releases new and updated technical publications

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PR305 New publications 002 The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) published several documents in 2023, these included new and updated Advisory Notes (ANs) and Technical Guidance Documents (TGDs). Two new ANs were published and another four updated.

AN 32 covers the Association’s position on the use of BS 476-based fire resistance testing on Eurocode designed structures. This new AN considers the relationship between design codes, test methods and the building regulations. Written just prior to the Government starting the consultation on the future of BS 476 test methods, the text provides assurance for projects in the past and immediate future. However, once the outcome of the Government’s consultation on the future use of BS 476-based testing is clear, this text will need reviewing again.

David Mosley begins a fresh chapter in his scaffolding career

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Dave Mosley headshot small After more than two decades of dedicated service at the National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC), we wish a fond farewell to David Mosley as he leaves his role as Director of Training at NASC to take up full time as Managing Director of CISRS. We would like to take this opportunity to thank him for his invaluable contributions to the organisation and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

NASC expresses significant concern over scaffold collapses during recent high winds

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Storm Henk 002 NASC remains significantly concerned to see recent incidents involving the collapse of scaffolds and access equipment. While Storm Henk caused disruption in the UK, winter storms such as this are always anticipated and should not ordinarily result in the failures witnessed.

Thankfully, no individuals were injured, however, NASC is disappointed that such incidents undermine the good and steadily improving safety record of the scaffolding and access industry. Whilst NASC can’t comment on these specific incidents, which will be investigated by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), it urges all clients and contractors to review their procurement and working at height practices.

Veriforce CHAS urges businesses to support good mental health in 2024

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8JxgndL Veriforce CHAS, the supply chain risk management expert, is encouraging employers to make a habit of addressing mental health in 2024 as new figures indicate that stress, depression or anxiety now account for almost half (49%) of all cases of work-related ill health.

According to the latest data from the HSE, during the 2022/23 period, approximately 875,000 workers experienced work-related stress, depression, or anxiety, resulting in 2,590 cases per 100,000 workers and an estimated loss of 17.1 million working days.

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