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Ben Cross our South East Sales Manager captured this shot of six spider lifts and two mast booms working together to complete the redecoration of a swimming pool in south west London. Facelift also provide full IPAF training and PPE for the operators. ... more
Bridge and Underbridge Inspection Routine maintenance and scheduled inspections of Highways structures can cause many issues, but the most important question is... How to access the worksite in a safe and cost effective manner? We offer a comprehensive range of services to enable our clients to reach their worksite, free On-Site Surveys to ascertain client requirements, and assistance with the p ... more
CEO of Build UK Suzannah Nichol outlines clear priorities for the new government. Our request is simple: in order to provide sufficient homes, keep businesses moving, and grow the economy, we would ask you to include the following in your priorities: 1. Publication of a national strategy for infrastructure, that includes housing and provides certainty on major projects including HS2 and the Heat ... more
“We can be a critical friend of government” says Chief Executive Mike Robinson as he congratulates Prime Minister Boris Johnson The British Safety Council has today pledged to work with the newly-elected government to ensure that workers’ rights are protected and to improve regulation around mental health, clean air and workplace health, safety and wellbeing. Early in the electi ... more
The government's proposals for workers' rights must not come at the expense of health and safety says British Safety Council The British Safety Council has responded to the new government’s legislative programme and pledged to work with the government to protect and enhance workers’ rights, reform the regulatory regime for building safety and improve air quality. The Queen’s sp ... more
The IAPAs represent the global access industry at its highest level and encourages all individuals and companies, big or small, that demonstrate best practice through their equipment or services to take part. Enter before the extended deadline of 22 January 2020. The IAPA 2020 Categories are: Access Rental Company of the Year Contribution to Safe Working at Height Digital Developm ... more
The Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) is exhibiting at the Executive Hire Show for the 14th year running since the event’s inception in 2007. The Executive Hire Show is taking place on 5th and 6th February 2020 at its established home at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry and the CPA will be exhibiting on stand H20. Kevin Minton, Chief Executive of the CPA said: “The Executive H ... more
Following the election result - we must draw a line under years of crippling uncertainty that has been so toxic for UK construction, says the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) in response to the General Election result. Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “The new Conservative Government has a golden opportunity to sort out Brexit and set out its new vision for the UK. Bu ... more
Points-based immigration system, announced today in the Queen's Speech, must be balanced, according to the Federation of Master Builders (FMB). Brian Berry, Chief Executive of the FMB, said: “A skilled construction workforce will be critical to delivering on the Government’s plans for infrastructure and housing set out in today’s Queen’s Speech. Over half o ... more
Construction company LJM Building Services Ltd was sentenced for safety breaches after a teenage worker fell three metres to the ground. Grimsby Magistrates’ Court heard that on 8 May 2019, the 18-year-old worker and another colleague were installing a block and beam floor by lifting large concrete beams from a telehandler and placing them onto the first-floor steels at the construction s ... more
