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Northern Ireland embraces TrustMark

User application article Huge surge in interest sees 5,000 people in just one week search for a tradesman they can trust in Northern Ireland

News from TrustMark (13 February 2007)

TrustMark appoints two new board members

TrustMark has appointed Sharon Darcy and Frank Bertie as main board directors.

News from TrustMark (16 January 2007)

TrustMark approves another four scheme operators

TrustMark has approved four new scheme operators: the Consumer Protection Association, FairTrades , the Flat Roofing Alliance and the Lead Contractors Association.

News from TrustMark (18 December 2006)

New guidance on BS EN 13108 bituminous mixtures

The British Standards Institution has just published PD 6692 Asphalt - Guidance on the use of BS EN 12697 bituminous mixtures.

News from BSI Product Services (14 December 2006)

Intertek ETL SEMKO and IFC Certification

Intertek ETL SEMKO and IFC Certification of the IFC Group have agreed a Memorandum of Understanding, providing mutual recognition on testing and certification possible.

News from IFC Certification (12 December 2006)

Air admittance valves for above ground drainage

FloPlast are first company in the world to achieve BSI Kitemark certification for their air admittance valves for above ground drainage systems.

News from BSI Product Services (30 November 2006)

Newly revised fencing standards from BSI

The British Standards Institution (BSI) is revising all standards forming the BS 1722 Fences series.

News from British Standards Institution (BSI) (24 November 2006)

New standards for lightning protection

The British Standards Institution (BSI) has published the latest guidance for lightning protection.

News from British Standards Institution (BSI) (24 November 2006)

New European standard on Geotechnical works

British Standards Institution (BSI) has published a new European standard on geotechnical works - BS EN 14475:2006 Execution of special geotechnical works.

News from British Standards Institution (BSI) (24 November 2006)

Major expansion for SATRA

SATRA is to invest, making the centre's furniture and floor coverings testing facility the largest in the UK.

News from SATRA Technology Centre (20 November 2006)

DTI awards audit contract to Configure

User application article DTI has awarded a contract for full access audits and assessments at its main London offices to Configure, the UK's leading access consultancy.

News from Configure (13 November 2006)

TrustMark protects consumers from cowboy

Minister congratulates construction industry at TrustMark annual lunch

News from TrustMark ( 8 November 2006)

'Mates rates' cost first-time buyers dear

Technical background article Report published by TrustMark says a generation of first-time buyers is in danger of risking quality and safety by cutting corners when it comes to home improvement

News from TrustMark (27 October 2006)

Hat trick of awards for TrustMark PR campaign

TrustMark has won three national awards for its outstanding launch and promotional campaign which tells people about the benefits of using TrustMark registered tradespeople.

News from TrustMark (23 October 2006)

TrustMark calls in the decorators

TrustMark has approved three new scheme operators: Dulux Select Decorators Scheme, Checkatrade and BM TRADA Certification .

News from TrustMark (19 October 2006)

Standard for steel, concrete and composite bridges

British Standards Institution has published a revision to BS 5400-2:1978 Steel, concrete and composite bridges.

News from British Standards Institution (BSI) ( 6 October 2006)

New project management guide

To help organizations achieve successful delivery of construction projects, BSI has published a Guide to project management in the construction industry.

News from British Standards Institution (BSI) (21 September 2006)

New safe use of construction hoists

User application article BSI Code of practice for the safe use of construction hoists gives recommendations and guidance on the installation, maintenance, examination and operation of construction hoists.