The Construction Industry Coronavirus (CICV) Forum has submitted a proposed building action plan to the Scottish Government which it claims would help reopen schools across the country and get children back to lessons safely. The campaigning collective has written to Kevin Stewart, MSP, the Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, outlining a series of…
Scolmore Group, leading manufacturer of wiring accessories, lighting, security, fire protection, cable accessories and heating control products, has produced a comprehensive ‘Specification Solutions’ brochure, which brings together products from across the brands operating within the group – Click, ESP, Ovia, Unicrimp and Sangamo. It is designed as an essential guide for specification teams working on…
The UK’s leading national commercial roofing company, BriggsAmasco has developed an app which enables instantaneous processing of on-site reports. The function means issues relating to health and safety or potential impediments to a project’s progress can be recorded and addressed far more rapidly. The mobile app, which was developed in conjunction with a leading software…
The Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has launched a brand new summer competition that encourages young people to get their thinking caps on and devise an idea that could help reduce the energy consumption of their schools. The Schoolz Out competition challenges school pupils to design an energy saving product or initiative for their school…
NAPIT Trade Association Release Guidance on Returning to Work Safely NAPIT Trade Association have created detailed guidance for tradespeople, offering support and direction for a safe return to work in the building services industries. During the nationwide COVID-19 pandemic, NAPIT have been delivering regular updates to members to ensure they are up to date with…
New guidance is being issued to homeowners for when they have tradespeople carry out work in their homes. The Work Safe. Safe Workcampaign, launched today (Friday 3 July), has been developed by TrustMark, the only government endorsed quality scheme for tradespeople, and the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The booklet gives practical advice…
NAPIT has welcomed the UK Government’s consultation on the new Clean Heat Grant Scheme (CHGS), which is set to replace the Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Scheme in time. The CHGS is proposed to start in April 2022, lasting for two years, and is consulting on offering £4,000 grants to businesses and domestic properties that…
Amid shocking recent statistics around the very real safety risks presented in UK schools, Bureau Veritas is urging all education institutions to add a more diligent approach to safety and compliance as a priority focus this year. According to a recent investigation, 13% of schools in the UK have not carried out a fire risk…
‘Friends of RS’ series provides opportunities for students and young professionals to inspire kids into engineering and technology RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc (LSE: ECM), a global omni-channel solutions partner for industrial customers and suppliers, has launched its latest initiative, tailored to all levels of education; from primary through to higher…
A new assessment process to recognise electricians’ existing skills and experience has been launched by the electrotechnical industry. The ‘Experienced Worker Assessment’ (EWA), which will replace the JIB Mature Candidate Assessment, accredits occupational competence for people who have been working as an electrician for typically over five years but haven’t been able to complete an…