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CISRS Overseas Scaffolder Training Scheme (OSTS) middle east update

The CISRS Overseas Scaffolder Training Scheme (OSTS) is booming in the Middle East region – following a visit by Scheme Manager, Dave Mosley.

Mr Mosley recently returned from a trip to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), where he carried out successful annual accreditation audits on two leading CISRS OSTS training providers, Safety & Access Middle East at Um Al Quwain and Simian Skill in Dubai. This is the forth successful accreditation for both brands, after they were initially accredited in 2013.

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Build UK drives standards for construction industry

Build UK continues to drive positive change in the UK’s construction industry, building on its progress over the past eight months with the release of two new industry standards.

The Safety Helmet Colours and Training Standards, drafted in consultation with, and the full support of, Build UK members to develop best practice and ensure the effective delivery of construction projects across the UK.

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The secret bonuses of safety barriers - enhanced productivity

Polymer safety barriers provide advanced protection, but did you know they can also boost facility performance and productivity?

It may be logical to assume polymer-based safety barriers perform a simple but somewhat one-dimensional function in the workplace: They protect things – people, vehicles, equipment, structures. But when they are implemented properly, they actually provide a range of benefits that can enhance facility performance and productivity.

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Wavin launches breakthrough Revit piping packages

Wavin, the leading supplier of plastic pipe systems and solutions in Europe, announces the launch of its new Building Information Modelling (BIM) content packages for plumbing and drainage.

Built in Revit, these content packages contain intelligent assistance which help the Revit modeller to arrive very easily at a full ‘as built’. This breakthrough development makes now also possible to benefit from the time and cost savings for piping systems in BIM projects.

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The advantages of steel over plastic are becoming increasingly obvious

In an industry often driven by price Rainclear Systems, online retailer and the UK’s leading distributor of metal guttering and downpipe products, has not compromised on quality.

In contrast to inferior and less eco-friendly PVCu the Galvanised steel rainwater system supplied by Rainclear is highly durable, made from a high percentage of recycled metal and 100% recyclable at end of life.

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