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West College Scotland is leading the way in Fire Sprinkler Installation training

BAFSA 880x440pxCurrently the only college in Scotland, and one of only 3 colleges in the UK to provide the training, West College is offering the ABBE Level 2 Certificate in Fire Sprinkler Installation covering Residential and Commercial sprinkler installation.

From March 2021, updated sprinkler regulations made it a legal requirement for all social housing and all properties over 11m to be fitted with automatic fire suppression systems in Scotland. These legislative changes were introduced following work by the Ministerial Working Group on Building and Fire Safety who oversee reviews of building and fire safety regulations, frameworks and guidance, and any other relevant matters, to help ensure that people are safe in Scotland’s buildings.

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Watch out for modern slavery red flags, says CHAS ahead of Anti-Slavery Day

chasvfIn advance of Anti-Slavery Day, which takes place on 18 October 2023, CHAS, a Veriforce company and leader in compliance and risk management, is reminding businesses to stay vigilant about modern slavery and watch out for signs of exploitation in their supply chains. 

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Specifying TV, Audio and Data Networks

0n5959CAI was formed in 1978 to represent, and establish standards in, the rapidly growing TV signal reception industry.

Although the technologies our members work with have developed beyond anyone’s expectations since CAI was formed, our core strengths remain the same. We set industry standards, and vet applications to join. Specifiers who use a CAI member can be confident that the member they choose will have the skills and expertise necessary to complete their work to the expected standard.

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Rebecca Hemshall appointed as Chair of Constructionarium Ltd

0n5960Constructionarium is pleased to announce the appointment of Rebecca Hemshall as the new Chair of the board. Having served as a non-executive director since 2021, in her new capacity as Chair, Rebecca will lead Constructionarium through its next period of growth. She takes over the mantel from Keith Clarke CBE who has stepped down after leading the board for six years.

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Five benefits of using water bowsers on site

2SlBjAFPortable water tanks are the perfect solution for managing on-site water requirements. With Garic's broad selection of water storage solutions, you can efficiently and conveniently store water on-site. Static or mobile, Garic has the ideal solution to fulfil the specific needs of your site. Here are five key benefits of using water bowsers on-site:

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