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CIOB Membership route to CSCS cards

The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has continued its pursuit for new professional routes to Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) cards.

News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (27 April 2006)

Smarter working campaign gets TUC support

Technical background article Work Wise UK now has the backing of the TUC for its three-year initiative to encourage the widespread adoption of smarter working practices.

News from Chelgate (27 April 2006)

Building industry downturn in building work

Technical background article During the first three months of 2006, the growth in building work across the country was at its weakest since 1999.

News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (27 April 2006)

Noise and vibration roadshows

Over 1.1 million people are at risk from high levels of noise at work and about 1.7 million people are at risk from Hand Arm Vibration(HAV).

News from HSE Information Services (26 April 2006)

HSC consultation on improving health and safety

Technical background article HSE, on behalf of the Health and Safety Commission, seeks views on how to encourage, improve and increase worker involvement in health and safety risk management.

News from HSE Information Services (25 April 2006)

APHC advice on Competent Persons Schemes

Technical background article Association of Plumbing and Heating Contractors is advising the plumbing and heating industry to 'shop around' before signing-up to the first scheme available.

News from Association of Plumbing & Heating Contractors (24 April 2006)

FMB launches search for Britains best apprentice

Federation of Master Builders (FMB) is looking for the best young talent in the construction industry, as it launches its search for the Apprentice of the Year 2006.

News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (24 April 2006)

Interalia SBX provides NCL with reduced workload

User application article Interalia's SBX is now providing a NCL with a single platform for marketing-on-hold.

News from Interalia Communications (24 April 2006)

HSE show safer ways of working from height

Technical background article The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) will be exhibiting at Interbuild 2006, with a stand highlighting the dangers of working at height and offering practical guidance on how to manage the risks.

News from HSE Information Services (24 April 2006)

LDA and Severn Trent Water join CIRIA

CIRIA announce that The London Development Agency (LDA) and Severn Trent Water have joined CIRIA as Core members. Brochure available

News from CIRIA (21 April 2006)

Sustainable water use within buildings: free guide

CIRIA has released two free downloadable documents to help improve water efficiency and encourage the sustainable use of water within buildings. Brochure available

News from CIRIA (21 April 2006)

CIRIA contaminated land solutions on show

CIRIA will showcase a range of guidance material, research projects and membership services for those interested in regenerating contaminated land and environmental issues at ICU 2006 exhibition. Brochure available

News from CIRIA (21 April 2006)

Education scholarships manufacture future leaders

An educational scholarship fund has been launched by The Manufacturing Institute to create the elite industry leaders required to drive the UK's future manufacturing economy.

News from Manufacturing Institute (21 April 2006)

HSE support for British Safety Council Awards

Technical background article HSE is to continue its support of the British Safety Council's International Safety Awards, which recognise and reward companies who have achieved success in reducing incidents in the workplace.

News from HSE Information Services (20 April 2006)

Make mine a builders at Interbuild

In partnership with the FMB, Make Mine a Builders, will soon be launching a new tea brewed specially for the building trade at this years Interbuild.

News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (20 April 2006)

Antidumping duties on stainless fasteners

Technical background article British Association of Fastener Distributors estimate that the duties could represent an additional taxation burden of GBP8million.