Association News, Health & Safety
28/07/2010
Responsible aircrete
APA members’ aircrete is certified to BES 6001 for responsible sourcing.
22/07/2010
GPDA encourages a safe pair of hands for plasterboard
The Gypsum Products Development Association (GPDA) announces new printed guidance on manual handling to plasterboard products.
15/06/2010
BCF unveils new look
British Coatings Federation holds annual conference to show how it is adapting to meet the needs of the industry.
02/06/2010
New head for LSA
Nigel Johnston is appointed general manager of the Lead Sheet Association.
18/05/2010
Fox is AREA president
Graeme Fox is elected the new president of the Air Condition and Refrigeration European Association.
12/05/2010
HVCA backs ‘Non-Compliance Costs’ campaign
Association pledges support to CIBSE’s campaign against non-compliance with the Energy Performance in Buildings and F Gas regulations.
12/05/2010
Safety seminars
The Passive Fire Protection Federation announces series of seminars on built-in fire protection.
05/05/2010
Airflow joins TEHVA
Air movement company Airflow is the newest member of BEAMA’s electric heating and ventilation association.
27/04/2010
New chair appointed
Insulation industry appoints new chair for the North West and North Wales Forum
04/03/2010
Call for Brick Awards 2010
The Brick Development Association opens the door for this year’s Brick Awards.
04/03/2010
UKTFA launches Fabric First Website
The UK Timber Frame Association (UKTFA) launches website to promote the benefits of timber.
04/03/2010
Insulation testing needs more consistent standard
The European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) is developing a new standard to test insulation products under real life conditions.
24/02/2010
Co-operation, working at height guidance and energy management
HVCA revises Working Together, promotes ‘traffic light’ guidance on working at height and sponsors energy management course.
17/02/2010
Hazard research project under way
A research project funded by the HSE has been announced to provide guidance on major hazards in construction.
17/02/2010
Asbestos inspection bodies launch blog
Further to the HSE Asbestos Survey Guide, UKAS accredited asbestos inspection bodies launch industry blog.
03/02/2010
HVCA joins Safety Schemes in Procurement forum
Due to the rigour of its independent member inspection and assessment regime, HVCA has been granted membership of the Safety Schemes in Procurement (SSIP) Forum.
03/02/2010
Updated code to relight your fire (door)
The Code of Practice: Hardware for Fire and Escape Doors has been revised and updated to include all the latest standards and legislation.
03/02/2010
14001 by July 2010
The Concrete Repair Association (CRA) has decided that all of its full members must comply with Environmental Standard BS EN 14001 by July 2010.
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