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Building Safety Alliance: Formation into Charity

Celebrating the Building Safety Alliance’s new charity status The Trustees of The Building Safety Alliance are pleased to announce that the Alliance has been accepted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).

International Congress

The Association is delighted to announce a Congress delivered in collaboration with the **International Safety and Health Construction Coordinators Organization** (ISHCCO). Our partnership aims to strengthen ties with ISHCCO and explore opportunities to share good practice on construction health and safety risk management and building safety with coordinators in the UK and mainland European businesses.

Bryn Wilde Elected for APS President 2027

We are delighted to announce that Dr. Bryn Wilde has been elected as the APS President for 2027.

Grenfell Tower Fire Inquiry Phase 2 Report

APS President Mark Snelling provides a statement

APS Statement: Dagenham Fire

APS is relieved to hear that there were no fatalities in the recent fire in Dagenham.

APS General Election 2024

Although our ‘key asks’ are neither especially new or innovative, the fact they remain our primary messages for the 650 new Westminster parliamentarians to be elected on 4 July signals just how important each is. Quite literally, they are essential life savers, and we look forward to working with MPs – and peers – after 4 July to ensure our key messages continue to get delivered.
  • Jun 20, 2024
  • Posted by Konstantina
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Building Safety Alliance releases crucial guidance documents

Building Safety Alliance releases crucial guidance documents to elevate competence standards in residential occupied sector The Building Safety Alliance, a collaborative effort uniting leading industry figures, associations, and bodies, has announced the publication of two pivotal documents aimed at bolstering competence standards and fostering the recruitment of qualified professionals within the residential occupied sector.
  • May 22, 2024
  • Posted by Konstantina
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Higher Risk Buildings in Scotland Compliance Plan Early Adopters Scheme

Higher Risk Buildings in Scotland - Compliance Plan Early Adopters Scheme

CIC responds to the Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultations

The Construction Industry Council (CIC) has responded to the Future Homes and Buildings Standards consultations, calling on government to accelerate the futureproofing and decarbonisation of our homes.
  • Apr 04, 2024
  • Posted by Konstantina
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Baltimore Bridge APS statement

The Association for Project Safety (APS) is shocked and concerned by the bridge collapse in Baltimore.
  • Mar 26, 2024
  • Posted by Konstantina
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Mark Snelling becomes President of the Association for Project Safety

Mark Snelling has been appointed as the new president of the Association for Project Safety [APS].

Response to the Shadow Chancellor's speech at the Labour Party Conference

Planning reforms aimed at speeding up the building of crucial infrastructure to revive the UK's "sluggish" economy.

APS responds to government plans to water down environmental protection

The Association for Project Safety takes a wide view of health and safety in the UK’s built environment and believes construction projects ought to take account of the impact the have on the natural world.

APS calls for action to tackle climate change

Communities and livelihoods are being threatened by climate change

New responsibilities for Principal Designers and Contractors

Association president, Raymond Bone, said the new rules were long overdue and should help improve how buildings are designed, built and managed to ensure safety of those who live and work in them
  • Aug 24, 2023
  • Posted by Sheena
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Building Safety Act - Secondary legislation published

The following Regulations under the Building Safety Act 2022 were published online at the end of last week
  • Aug 21, 2023
  • Posted by Sheena
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CIC Press Release

CIC thanks Justin Sullivan for his hard work and dedication during his time of Chair of CIC and welcomes Dr Wei Yang to her new position.
  • Jul 04, 2023
  • Posted by Sheena
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Poor mental health puts thousands in construction at risk

Everyone needs to find ways of talking about our problems and helping our colleagues who may be suffering in silence. But talking is not enough. The industry needs to look at how it behaves and how workers are treated
  • Jun 12, 2023
  • Posted by Sheena
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Safety at risk as construction sector struggles for staff

A new survey of APS members shows job vacancies around the country are being filled by people moving from firm to firm and not because the construction sector is bringing in new blood or attracting fresh talent
  • May 02, 2023
  • Posted by Sheena
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Digital Construction Awards 2023: Get your safety entries in now

The deadline to enter the health, safety and wellbeing category of the Digital Construction Awards 2023 has been extended to 17 March.
  • Feb 28, 2023
  • Posted by Sheena
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