Safety & Access Ltd celebrate 25 years of supporting industry
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Humber - June 9th
Nottingham - September 7th
The days feature input from CISRS and NASC along with presentations from the largest principal contractors in the UK.
There will also be trade stands, demonstrations and attractive offers and incentives.
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ECA publishes new BIM Level 2 checklist
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Free information for small and medium-sized firms has been released by the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA), to coincide with the government’s April 2016 introduction of requirement to use BIM Level 2 in significant centrally procured contracts.
The ECA’s ‘BIM Basics’ checklist highlights the ‘bare essential’ requirements that firms within the building services sector will need to meet to work on BIM projects.
North England Build to showcase Northern Powerhouse influence
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On April 27th & 28th, the leading new construction show, North England Build, will open its doors to the leading construction companies in the north.
The show is focusing on construction projects and developments in the north and is a great chance to create new business connections and network with industry professionals across the UK. The event will feature the major contractors, suppliers, architects, developers and many more construction industry professionals from across the region.
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Mobile tower lights – the industry speaks out on health and safety
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The potential danger of mobile tower lights as a health and safety hazard on construction sites and at outdoor events continues to be largely ignored, according to a new national survey unveiled this week (Friday 8 April) by Heimdall, the country’s fastest growing manufacturer.
The survey revealed that a staggering 75% of all those questioned agreed that mobile tower lights had health and safety issues, with 35% admitting they have had problems in the past, but researchers were shocked to find that – some 62% admitted that they had never received any kind of health and safety advice when handling this kind of equipment.
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A-Safe take a ride on the Wall of Death in live televised world speed record
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Television daredevil and professional motorcyclist Guy Martin recently smashed the Wall of Death speed world record in a live broadcast on Channel 4 – and barrier specialists A-SAFE played an important role.
Guy reached a remarkable 78.15mph while traveling around a specially-built, barrel-shaped wooden cylinder at Mandy Airfield in Lincolnshire. The wall measured 37.5 metres in diameter and was constructed from metal shipping containers and lined with timber.
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