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Access 360 sets its sights on the future with new UK headquarters

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0n6783 Access 360, one of the UK’s leading access solutions manufacturers, will open a new headquarters in autumn in the West Midlands to significantly increase its manufacturing capabilities, facilitate greater bespoke engineering opportunities and reduce lead times.

Part of Tyman UK & Ireland, a division of Tyman Group, Access 360 provides construction professionals throughout the UK and Europe with roof, ceiling, wall and floor access products through its market-leading brands Bilco UK, Profab Access and Howe Green.

ASFP launches new websites to improve global access to PFP support

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0n6787 The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched several new websites to reach out to fire safety professionals across the world. The new websites welcome visitors in their own language, signposting them to ASFP resources and information, including membership, training and technical guidance.

New research strengthens case against cutting corners on EV charging safety

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New research on behalf of the Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) has confirmed that projected demand for electric vehicle charge points (EVCPs) can be readily accommodated by the UK’s workforce of fully qualified electricians. These findings further strengthen the case against use of non-qualified and under-qualified personnel to undertake this safety-critical work.

CHAS Common Assessment Standard becomes commonplace

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IanM CHAS Managing Director Ian McKinnon outlines how adoption of the Common Assessment Standard has gathered pace since its rollout began in 2019 with multiple major contractors now specifying the scheme and explains why now is the time for contractors who haven't yet taken the assessment to embrace the scheme.

ASFP to offer three new member benefits in conjunction with BSI

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BSI Standards Square 002 The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has signed a series of agreements with the British Standards Institution (BSI), the national standards body of the UK. Under the agreements, the ASFP is able to offer British standards for sale at discounted rates to members, free standards to small to medium size enterprise (SME) members and free onboarding to theBSI’s new Identify Scheme.