Shared experiences of high-profile projects underground, technical insight and an overview of liabilities and responsibilities will all be featured at this year’s Property Care Association (PCA) structural waterproofing event.
The PCA’s third annual International Structural Waterproofing conference takes place at The Slate, University of Warwick, Coventry on 13 September, 2018.
Speakers at the event have been announced, with the event starting off with an architect’s perspective of structural waterproofing, provided by Kevin Kelly of Building Design Partnership.
He will be joined by other experts from organisations including ASUC and NHBC.
The day finishes with an interactive panel debate on the whether it is time to see a revision to BS 8102. Delegates can claim CPD points.
Since its launch in 2016, the International Structural Waterproofing conference has gone from strength-to-strength, offering a broad and comprehensive programme of interest to those in structural waterproofing, as well as a wider audience including construction professionals, surveyors, lawyers, architects, public authorities and academics.
The conference is priced at £100 plus VAT for PCA members and £150 plus VAT for non-members.
The PCA is the trade body for the structural waterproofing sector, with a membership including manufacturers, consultants and contractors.
The annual structural waterproofing conference is part of an active programme from PCA overall to ensure technical competence in the industry.
Initiatives include a searchable register of Waterproofing Design Specialists and a range of free technical documents including codes of practice and best practice guidance.
The PCA also offers a renowned training and qualification programme recognised across the construction sector.
Designed to drive forward standards, support best practice and raise technical competency across the structural waterproofing industry, at the core of the PCA’s programme is the surveyor in structural waterproofing training.
This intensive, theoretical training course focuses on different aspects of structural waterproofing including BS8102, and the different types of waterproofing including Types A, B and C.
It is developed for those with existing experience in the field and can also be used as a foundation to go on to take the Certificated Surveyor in Structural Waterproofing (CSSW) industry-leading qualification.
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MidKent College is encouraging more young women to study construction, in a bid to break down gender stereotypes and boost numbers joining the industry.
Figures show the number of females opting to learn about the profession at the College in both further and higher education since 2014/15 has risen from 141 to 216 for 2018/19.
However the College, which has campuses in both Maidstone and Medway, wants to raise those numbers and challenge gender stereotypes, which they believe do exist in the trade.
Nationally, women make up just 14% of construction industry professionals, with only 1% of those actually working on site.
Kim Howes is the Programme Director for the Building Services Design Engineering course at MidKent College. She said: “The construction industry is still very male dominated.
“All the trade magazines and publications have a big focus on men in the industry whereas women are either hidden or shown in supportive roles, like HR.
“Not all construction paths are grimy and dirty – the design and management fields can be office-based.
“The breadth of career options is just not realised or communicated.
“Construction is a fulfilling career that could take people around the world.
“Women are very creative and the construction industry has a need for those with a creative and design talent.
“We need to pique young women’s interest when they’re at primary school and encourage them to get hands-on, and messy.
MidKent College offers a number of construction courses and programmes at FE and HE levels, from Building Services Design Engineering to Painting & Decorating, Carpentry and Plumbing.
31-year-old Lindsey Todd, from Ramsgate, has been studying an HNC in Construction at the college over the last year. She said: “I work for a housing association as a contracts manager in the construction industry.
Picture: Lindsey Todd, construction student
“I absolutely love what I do as I’m a very hands-on person.
“ I learn visually, love interacting with people and seeing how the project develops first hand – rather than just from a computer screen.
“Over the last year I’ve also studied maths, personal skills (really helpful after not being in education for a long time!), construction, science and materials and safety in construction.
”I have no doubt that construction is where I’m happiest and what I enjoy most.
“I would definitely recommend other women take up a course in construction – there are just not enough of us on site.
“There’s a few more in the employer’s agent type roles, but in hands-on subcontractor roles there’s very few.
“I think I’ve seen one painter and decorator, and one tiler. It’s a very male dominated arena.
“This course has given me credibility and respect among my peers.”
Last month, Lindsey was awarded an industry award. You can read about it here.
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Legal developments affecting the construction industry can range from health and safety to data protection, fraud and immigration.
So it’s always wise to keep a keen eye on the latest test law and trending issues.
With that in mind, here’s a UK construction legal roundup with crucial info on three key issues.
EU Workers
According to May 2018 Office of National Statistics (ONS) information, there are currently 2.29 million EU nationals working in the UK — some of whom ply their trades in construction.
And if you currently employ EU workers or need to recruit from Europe, you might have concerns ahead of the 29th March 2019 Brexit date.
So the UK government has released more information on its proposals for EU nationals living in the UK who arrive before 31st December 2020.
There’s no immediate need for EU citizens present in the UK to seek residence documentation — unless they’re applying for British citizenship or sponsoring a family member to join them under current immigration rules.
But they’ll need to apply for settled status under the new scheme as it’s phased in from the end of 2018 and it’ll be mandatory by July 2021.
For more information, consult the UK government EU settlement scheme employer’s toolkit.
Gross negligence
Health and safety should always be at the heart of construction.
And while many more companies get things right than wrong, the results of inadequate safety provisions often have tragic results for employees and members of the public.
The charge of gross negligence manslaughter can be brought against companies who may have disregarded recommended safety measures to cut costs, leading to people losing their lives as a result.
Those convicted can face life imprisonment — but judges weigh up evidence while deciding how culpable an employer is.
To read about the latest changes, consult the sobering guidelines from the Sentencing Council.
Fraud
In construction, fraud covers a wide spectrum of issues — from your firm being paid with fraudulent credit cards to being accused of financial irregularities or improper employment practices.
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has a dedicated fraud department which works with the police to combat fraud across the industry — one such joint investigation resulted with the Metropolitan Police led to a construction gangmaster being sentenced to seven years imprisonment in April 2018 for enslaving 15 workers.
And in 2017, Professional services network PWC reported that the direct costs of fraud cost the industry an estimated £2 billion per annum — although the knock-on effects could be greater.
If you find yourself accused of fraudulent activity, or fear that your company has fallen victim to fraud, contacting a local lawyer with national scope like Switalskis Solicitors is a wise move — they’ll provide all the relevant and timely advice needed for a positive outcome.
So there’s some crucial information on three legal issues currently affecting the UK construction industry — along with top tips on sourcing more detailed assistance.
Keeping abreast of the latest legal issues provides the peace of mind necessary to focus on projects and profits.
Which UK construction legal trends catch your eye? Share your thoughts in the comments section
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TIMco, one of the UK’s largest independent wholesale suppliers of screws, fixings and power tools accessories has extended its UK quality control facilities to meet the requirements of its growing product base and provide customers with product training and testing facilities.
The new QC facilities are part of TIMco’s latest investment in a new 30,000sqft warehouse space. The new QC facilities have been implemented to provide further quality control checks on products when they arrive in the UK. The company already has QC facilities in its offices in the Far East that monitor the manufacturing process and ensure that no products are dispatched to the UK without effective checks.
On arrival to TIMco’s Cheshire offices, products then receive further testing before they are stored and distributed to customers. The new facilities include a range of technologies from salt spray test machines to devices that measure load and insertion speeds. Products that fail the tests at any stage are promptly removed from the supply chain, while products that pass the tests are then verified for use.
The new facilities also provide customers with the opportunity to visit TIMco’s offices to learn how products work and their best applications. By supporting customer’s employees they in turn are able to sell with more confidence and research also suggests that customers look for outlets that have knowledgeable and helpful staff.
Simon Midwood, Managing Director of TIMco, comments: “We’re committed to providing a broad range of high quality products to our customers and testing them effectively is a key part of delivering on our promises. The new state-of-the-art facilities ensure that our standards remain high and also provide us with an opportunity to train customers on our latest products and their applications, which in turn improves their product knowledge and benefits end users. We strongly advise that customers utilise these facilities and services which we can offer.”
Over the last year, TIMco has increased its ranges to more than 6,500 products ranging from traditional fasteners and fixings through to gate hardware, building chemicals and adhesives to new and improved impact driver bits and associated builder’s products.
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