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FMB appoints new President
Geoff Lister, head of a Leeds building firm, is the new National President of the Federation of Master Builders.
News from Federation of Master Builders (FMB) (26 September 2006)
Prefabs and Pods in the Construction Industry
Institution of Mechanical Engineers seminar discusses how pre-fabricated units offer a way of minimising building time on site and optimising energy and labour efficiency.
News from Institution of Mechanical Engineers (25 September 2006)
Development plans must be 'climate proofed'
Technical background article New regional and local development plans must be 'climate proofed' says the Town and Country Planning Association and Friends of the Earth.
News from Town and Country Planning Association (25 September 2006)
New Control of Noise at Work regulations
Technical background article The Hearing Assessment Centre has combined the launch of their new website by offering two new initiatives to encourage Companies to implement hearing screening amongst their employees.
News from Hearing Assessment Centre (22 September 2006)
DTI pledge to give more support to smaller firms
Technical background article The Forum of Private Business (FPB) cautiously welcomes DTI pledge to give more support to smaller firms.
News from Forum of Private Business (20 September 2006)
CIRIA 'bridges' the guidance gaps at Civils 2006
CIRIA has announced plans to launch a range of new guidance, research projects and services at the UK's largest civil engineering exhibition, Civils 2006. Brochure available
News from CIRIA (20 September 2006)
ICE waste water management conference
The Institution of Civil Engineers has launched a one-day conference to address the current issues and challenges facing the UK waste water management industry.
News from Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) (20 September 2006)
Structural Safety Across the Lifespan of Buildings
Network - Learn - Debate - Solve. Register for Structural Safety Across the Lifespan of Buildings conference in London.
News from Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) (20 September 2006)
National Minimum Wage hike will push up prices
Technical background article The Forum of Private Business (FPB) has found that many firms will have to push up their prices as a direct result of the latest hike in the National Minimum Wage.
News from Forum of Private Business (20 September 2006)
Law on fire prevention and safety
Technical background article Open letter from David Sugden, Chairman of the Passive Fire Protection Federation (PFPF), on the potential crisis looming with the introduction of the Regulatory Reform Order (Fire Safety).
News from Passive Fire Protection Federation (18 September 2006)
Control of water pollution guidance from CIRIA
Technical background article CIRIA's new guidance Control of water pollution from linear construction projects provides specific guidance on how to plan and manage water pollution from linear projects. Brochure available
News from CIRIA (18 September 2006)
Small firms left holding the baby
Technical background article The Forum of Private Business is warning that changes to rights for new parents are amongst the latest regulations to be heaped on small firms in October.
News from Forum of Private Business (18 September 2006)
Accurate estimating just got better and faster
The Building Cost Information Service launches latest Price Books - BCIS Wessex Price Books 2007
News from BCIS (15 September 2006)
Is Europe a threat to British good sense?
Technical background article European Commission has brought the case against the UK Government because the EC says the UK has failed to properly implement European health and safety law.
News from Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (14 September 2006)
FPB survey about response to political parties
Technical background article Survey by the Forum of Private Business has found that its members believe none of the major political parties in the UK are doing enough to represent the needs of smaller businesses.
News from Forum of Private Business (14 September 2006)
Regional winners in 2006 Edge Employer Awards
Scottish firm MPS Construction and Training is the regional winner of the Edge Employer Awards 2006.
News from Edge Awards (13 September 2006)
Regional winner in 2006 Edge Employer Awards
Scottish firm, Sharkey, is the regional winner of the Edge Employer Awards 2006.
News from Edge Awards (13 September 2006)
CIOB publishes 'Women in Construction' Report
Technical background article The Chartered Institute of Building publish 'Inclusivity: The Changing Role of Women in the Construction Workforce'.
News from Chartered Institute of Building [CIOB] (13 September 2006)
FPB challanges transport policies
Technical background article The Forum of Private Business calls for transport policies that won't drive small hauliers to the wall.
News from Forum of Private Business ( 8 September 2006)
FPB warning on Age Discrimination laws
Technical background article Age Discrimination laws could lead to further increases in claims against firms warns The Forum of Private Business.
News from Forum of Private Business ( 8 September 2006)
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