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Contractors experience rising labour costs as outlook remains positive

The first Build UK State of Trade survey has revealed a positive but stabilising picture of the prospects for Contractors. Whilst the level of enquiries remained relatively flat and output rose only slightly in the last quarter of 2015, the outlook for the industry is still comfortably above that of a year ago.

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Ladder Restraint and Fall Arrest Safety System from CSS Worksafe

CSS Worksafe, established in 1992, has more than 20 years’ experience in the height safety, fall protection and access equipment sector.

CSS Worksafe has extensive knowledge of current and compliant products and standards; and provides high quality equipment and training for working safely at heights.

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CISRS approves new training centre in the north east: AIS

CISRS has just granted training provider accreditation to a prestigious industry training centre in the North East – AIS Training in North Shields, part of the Advanced Industrial Solutions group.

The state-of-the-art training village, conveniently located off the A19, in Tyne & Wear and offering 200,000 square foot of first rate training facilities, an on-site hotel and restaurant, is accredited for Part 1 Tube & Fitting Scaffolding and CISRS Operative Training Scheme (COTS) courses, with Basic Scaffold Inspection Training to follow soon.

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Buy cast iron rainwater products with confidence

Rainclear Systems has been in the business of providing customers with high quality Cast Iron Rainwater products and a high quality of advice and service for over 10 years.

Cast Iron guttering and downpipes have the longest life span of 100+ years when maintained correctly.

If purchased pre-painted the finish will last for approximately 10 years before the system needs to be repainted.

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NASC donation to The Lighthouse Club - Construction Industry Charity

The NASC has made a £2,700 donation to The Lighthouse Club ‘Construction Industry Charity.’

The money was raised for the charity which has delivered welfare and support to the construction community since 1956 from NASC supplier members’ contributions made towards the NASC 2015 Annual Ball tombola in Leeds, November 2015. And the substantial donation (over £1,000) now bestowed the NASC with the club’s “Charity Champions” status.

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