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NASC launches promotional film to broaden safe scaffolding message

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The NASC has launched a promotional film – aiming to broaden the safe scaffolding message of the UK’s leading access and scaffolding trade body and to encourage small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) to become members of the confederation.

The three-minute film – which is available to view via the NASC’s social media channels and website – features interviews with three different sized member companies, at three separate locations and access and scaffolding jobs across the UK.

Third annual CISRS Instructors Conference heralded a success

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The third annual CISRS Instructors Conference took place last weekend, at the Birches conference centre, National Construction College East, Bircham Newton, Kings Lynn.

The event was heralded a success by CISRS scheme management and the 40+ delegates in attendance. The vast majority of delegates arrived on site on Friday for an evening meal and drinks prior to a busy day of discussion & presentations on Saturday. The event takes place at weekends in order to limit disruption to the training schedules of the instructors.

Driving future generations - National Lorry Week returns

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Following the unprecedented success of the inaugural National Lorry week, initiated by the Road Haulage Association in 2015, the 2016 campaign returns this week. Principally, the national awareness campaign is concerned with demonstrating to the public and politicians the vital role the freight industry plays within the economy.

Richard Burnett, RHA Chief Executive commented: ‘’Eighty five percent of everything we eat, wear, buy and use is moved at some point on the back of a UK lorry, without us, the economy would function in a completely different manner’’.

Leaders in safety to gather and discuss powered access best practice

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As an industry thought leader in powered access safety, Nationwide Platforms is delighted to host its Working at Height Best Practice Forum at The Belfry Hotel & Resort, Warwickshire, on 20th October 2016.

Now in its eighth year, the forum has established itself as the leading safety event within the powered access industry, with more than 250 guests attending last year’s event. Key decision makers from a number of sectors are able to share their experiences and thoughts with safety specialists to help advance the safe operation of powered access, shape best practice and improve standards.

UCEM moves to new, fully sustainable premises in Reading

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University College of Estate Management (UCEM) – leading provider of supported online learning for Built Environment professionals – has announced, that after more than four decades based on the Whiteknights Campus, it has moved to new premises in the centre of Reading.

After receiving ‘university college’ status last year, this move marks the next step in UCEM’s development – and further establishes its independence as the leading provider of online education for the Built Environment. The move has also provided UCEM with the opportunity to showcase its commitment to sustainable construction, by refurbishing its new premises – christened Horizons – to the highest levels of sustainability. The property has been assessed and certified as ‘Excellent’ on the prestigious BREEAM rating scale (the world’s leading sustainability assessment method); it’s one of the highest scores recorded in the UK, under the dedicated ‘Refurbishment and Fit Out Scheme 2014’, and currently the highest in the education sector.