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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
  • National

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
  • National

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
  • National

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
  • National

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
  • National

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
  • National

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
  • National

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
  • National

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
  • National

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
  • National

Brexit has slammed shut so many windows of opportnity

I’m no fan of Brexit but I understand the argument that chimed with many people was the promise of more work for home-grown talent and an economy that rewarded high skills with better wages.
  • Feb 22, 2023
  • Posted by Sheena
  • National

APS MEMBERS VOTE FOR THE FUTURE

New directors have been chosen to represent members at the Association for Project Safety [APS]. The new board of directors take up office today [Wednesday 1 February 2023]
  • Feb 01, 2023
  • Posted by Sheena
  • National

Statement on building safety - Housing Secretary Michael Gove

Statement on building safety - Housing Secretary Michael Gove
  • Jan 31, 2023
  • Posted by Sheena
  • National

The APS Energy Week

Everyone is feeling the impact of the energy crisis and the Association for Project Safety [APS] is launching a one off series of special events to talk about what can be done to manage costs and meet the challenges of making our homes and the places we work more energy efficient.