The Corrosion Prevention Association (CPA), one of the associations that comprise the Structural Concrete Alliance, has released two new guides to help newcomers to the industry and those with overall responsibility for structures to understand available cathodic protection (CP) systems and how they work.

Technical Note 11: Impressed Current Anodes for the Cathodic Protection of Atmospherically Exposed Reinforced Concrete summarises the anode systems currently commercially available in the UK,detailing the main features of each system including their installation, typical application and performance. 

From April to July, roofing apprentices from around the UK demonstrated their skills at regional heats to gain a place at this year’s SkillBuild Final, taking place on the 17th-19th November, at NEC Birmingham.

The competition, organised by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC), saw fifty-five competitors taking part in one of eight heats, which were overseen by three judges, Matt Timby, Simon Dixon and Bob Coutts, who’s vast experience of roofing competitions range from a past SkillBuild winner to a recognised mentor for the international competition: World Championship for Young Roofers.

Nationwide Traffic Solutions are excited to present their first Car Treasure Hunt on the 17th September 2016 where all proceeds will go to their chosen charity for this year – The Lighthouse Club. 

The event is £10 per car to enter and will commence from their Kirton Lindsey office where entrants will receive their packs for the day. The packs include everything entrants need to help them navigate their way through the treasure hunt. After the treasure hunt entrants will be directed to a secret location where there will be live entertainment, food and drink, raffles and more! Fun for all the whole family!

The Structural Concrete Alliance is to hold its first Practical Demonstration Day at The Vinci Technology Centre, Leighton Buzzard on Wednesday, 21 September 2016.

This free CPD event is designed to provide delegates with an opportunity to meet the professionals first hand and witness interactive demonstrations of key repair, protection, strengthening and sprayed concrete techniques. 

An expanding veterinary practice in Norfolk is benefitting from heating and hot water at reduced energy bills, thanks to a ground source heat pump installed by the renewable heating experts Finn Geotherm.

Hannah Kelly, owner of Wood Farm Vets, started the practice in 2014 to care for large and small animals. Initially, Hannah ran the practice from her home, a farmhouse in Wymondham, South Norfolk, but rapidly outgrew the premises. 

The NASC has re-joined the Access Industry Forum (AIF) – the UK’s leading platform for principal trade bodies and federations in the work at height sector, with effect from 1 July 2016. 

The NASC was previously a member of AIF, but parted company four years ago. However, following the successful introduction of benchmark NASC industry guidance TG20:13 ‘Good Practice Guidance for Tube and Fitting Scaffolding’ in 2014, and publication of the updated SG4:15 ‘Preventing Falls in Scaffolding Operations’ in 2015, formal discussions with AIF have been back on the agenda.

Theresa May announced the launch of a cabinet committee on economy and industrial strategy, which includes almost half the senior cabinet and will be chaired by the prime minister herself.

The prime minister said: “We need a proper industrial strategy that focuses on improving productivity, rewarding hard-working people with higher wages and creating more opportunities for young people so that, whatever their background, they go as far as their talents will take them.”

Bull Products’ Cygnus wireless fire alarm system has been selected for use during the re-development of one of London’s major landmarks, Battersea Power Station.  

The Grade II listed building designed in the 1930s by Sir Giles Gilbert-Scott was decommissioned in 1983 and is now subject to an £8 billion re-development within 42 acres of former industrial land.

UK based ventilation manufacturer Verplas this month announce the launch of its brand new range of EPS thermal ducting. Designed and developed to meet the needs of today’s construction industry specifications, the range is the first of its kind to introduce push-fit technology. 

By removing the need for extra insulation, tape or sealant the new range already meets building regulations and can therefore save contractors and installers valuable time and money on site. “It’s our most innovative range yet,” remarked managing director Robert Francis.

THSP Risk Management are pleased to announce the appointment of BehaviourBased Safety expert Steve Wiskin to their team.  Steve has designed and delivered award winning Behaviour Based Safety Programmes to a wide range of organisations from the construction, civil engineering, facilities, highways and rail sectors.