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FIS launches the BuildME programme at WorldSkills UK Live

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Last week, at World Skills UK Live, FIS, the trade body for the finishes and interiors sector launched a new work experience programme aimed at lining up suitable employers and FIS Approved Training Providers to help college learners get real industry experience – Introducing BuildME.

It’s no trade secret that an aging workforce, widening skill gap and a decline in interest from younger generations are amongst the biggest challenges that face the construction industry today. The recent Construction Skills Network (CSN) report shows that the wider industry will need 36,000 new recruits per year from 2017 to 2021. In some specialist occupations the need for new workers remains acute, with wood trades and interior fit-out highlighted as areas of particular concern. There is also the ongoing challenge of replacing an ageing workforce, which will become more pressing if Brexit stems the flow of mainly younger workers from abroad.

Firm continues rapid expansion with ninth appointment of 2018

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Financial services broker, Midlands Asset Finance (MAF), has continued to strengthen its national presence by appointing a new relationship manager to cover the Leicestershire area.

Based in Syston, Leicestershire where she was born and still lives, Shital Koria has joined the business to support SME and corporate clients across the country with any financial needs, including asset finance, invoice finance and property finance.

Heightsafe Systems launch London office in November 2018

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Heightsafe Systems, an established and trusted market leader in the Work at Height industry, hit another milestone moment in 2018 as they launch their London office this November.

2018 has been an incredible year for the Heightsafe team, from gaining a prestigious RoSPA Award for outstanding Health and Safety practices in February, to achieving the world-renowned Investors in People accreditation in July.

This November Heightsafe embark upon yet another remarkable milestone, with the opening of a new London office that will place the organisation in the heart of the UK’s thriving construction market.

FIS launches the #iBuiltThis2019 competition at WorldSkills UK Live

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FIS the trade body for the fit-out and finishes sector has today launched their hugely successful #iBuiltThis2019 competition at WorldSkills UK Live event at the NEC in Birmingham. A visual campaign, image led aiming to celebrate the skills, talent within the construction industry and showcase projects people have built in relation to the built environment.

Iain McIlwee, CEO of FIS said “we chose to launch the competition at WorldSkills UK Live because the event is all about helping young people go further, faster in their careers, gaining the skills that employers need most. Not to mention the Skills Show is the UK’s largest careers show, attracting over 72,000 visitors each year and engaging with colleges and young people here will help us to get some exciting entries for the 2019 competition”.

AquaForce® Vision 30KAV launched at Carrier Core Innovation Events

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Carrier is pleased to announce the new AquaForce Vision 30KAV range made its way through Europe at Carrier Core Innovation, a touring exhibit that passed through six European cities this summer. The AquaForce Vision 30KAV liquid chiller with Greenspeed® Intelligence is the newest and one of the most advanced chillers that Carrier offers. At Carrier Core Innovation, Carrier displayed the first ever, true-to-size chiller montage with an integrated 360° video. Carrier, a world leader in high-technology heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration solutions, is a part of UTC Climate, Controls & Security, a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX).

Carrier Core Innovation in Montluel

The focal point of the Carrier Core Innovation event was a life-size replica of an AquaForce Vision chiller.