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APS quarterly Fellows Forum

The quarterly APS Fellows Forum meeting took place on Wednesday 29 April 2026. The Forum provides a space for Fellows to come together to discuss topical and more specialist matters relating to design and construction health and safety risk management.

The Industry Competence Committee (ICC) has published ‘Setting Expectations on Competence Management’

The Industry Competence Committee (ICC) has published ‘Setting Expectations on Competence Management’. The document can be accessed via the Built Environment Hub.

APS Weekly Update – (W/C 27 April)

APS has increased its sector-wide engagement to better support members in developing and maintaining professional competence. Each week, we’ll share an update from APS HQ so you can see the breadth of work being carried out for your benefit.

APS Weekly Update – (W/C 20 April)

APS has increased its sector-wide engagement to better support members in developing and maintaining professional competence. Each week, we’ll share an update from APS HQ so you can see the breadth of work being carried out for your benefit.

APS Weekly Update – (W/C 13 April)

APS has increased its sector-wide engagement to better support members in developing and maintaining professional competence. Each week, we’ll share an update from APS HQ so you can see the breadth of work being carried out for your benefit.

CIC raises concerns to government over new school sprinkler policy

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has written to the Secretary of State for the Department for Education about new guidance which appears to reduce the level of fire suppression in schools.

APS Weekly Update – (W/C 30 March)

APS has increased its sector-wide engagement to better support members in developing and maintaining professional competence. Each week, we’ll share an update from APS HQ so you can see the breadth of work being carried out for your benefit.

Industry Competence Committee launches consultation on draft expectations for informed clients

The Industry Competence Committee (ICC) has launched a consultation on its draft Principles for Informed Clients. APS CEO Andrew Leslie is a member of this client guidance development group, helping to shape the draft principles. APS will submit a response to the consultation and encourages members to engage as well.

APS Weekly Update – (W/C 23rd March)

APS has increased its sector-wide engagement to better support members in developing and maintaining professional competence. Each week, we’ll share an update from APS HQ so you can see the breadth of work being carried out for your benefit.

International Experts Call for Stronger Action on Construction Safety at ISHCCO International Congress 2026

On 12 March, ISHCCO, in collaboration with ASPRECO and CEDEX, successfully held the International Congress