TG20:21 now on sale
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The NASC’s updated and expanded scaffolding compliance software is now on sale.
As with TG20:13, development has been carried out in conjunction with CADS (Computer and Design Services Limited), an international specialist in structural engineering design and technical authors of the TG20 eGuide software.
College leads the way in EPAs
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The end-point assessment (EPA) agenda for civil engineering trade apprenticeships is being spearheaded by Bridgwater & Taunton College (BTC) – which is the first in the country to complete EPAs in Formwork and in Steel Fixing.
The EPA is paramount to the achievement of an apprenticeship. It tests the knowledge, skills and behaviours that an apprentice has gained during their training. Unique to each apprenticeship standard, the EPA demonstrates the competence of an apprentice in their role – which is crucial for current and future employers.
Webinar - What does UKCA mean for the PPE industry?
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The withdrawal of the UK from the European Union has brought forward new legislation in Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) regulations. For manufacturers and distributors, these new requirements are mandatory in order to place PPE products on the UK and European markets.
Businesses who manufacture PPE on the market will be aware of some of the implications these new changes bring. But what are the steps to involved and how can you ensure continuity of supply of products on the market?
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CHAS to tackle modern slavery in construction supply chains
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CHAS, the supply chain risk management expert, has partnered with the University of Nottingham Rights Lab to undertake a research project around the risk of modern slavery within construction supply chains, with a focus on small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs).
The project, which will begin in April 2021, will assess the risk of modern slavery in construction supply chains and seek to establish how construction businesses can effectively tackle the issue.
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Butler & Young rebrand to SOCOTEC
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SOCOTEC, the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection, and compliance services, has today announced the rebrand of Butler & Young, specialists in building control and fire consultancy services.
Acquired by SOCOTEC in 2019, the Butler & Young portfolio includes Butler & Young Approved Inspectors, one of the largest approved inspectors in England and Wales, Trenton Fire, one of the largest independent fire safety consultancies in the UK, and Butler & Young Consultants, a leading specialist in built environment consultancy.