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Requirement for all accessible windows and doors in new homes to be security-rated from October
CPA Weekly Notes 27th March 2015
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Minimum Wage increases confirmed with rise for apprentices from October
The rates were recommended by the Low Pay Commission but the government has gone further than the 7p an hour increase suggested for apprentices.
Large companies required to publish their payment practices
These new reporting requirements also mean large companies will have to publically declare whether financial incentives are required to join or remain on supplier lists.
What Are The Requirements For Setting Up Scaffolds?
Within a workshop environment temporary work carried out at height should be minimal. There may be a need to access areas at height for maintenance purposes or for access to stored materials...
Scottish building and joinery firm fined after worker seriously injured in scaffold fall
The HSE has reported that an Aberdeen-based building and joinery firm has been sentenced after a worker suffered serious injuries when he fell three metres from scaffolding that he was dismantling.
CPA Weekly Notes 20th March 2015
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Budget fails on Housing and Climate change says Timber Industry Accord
Budget fails on Housing and Climate change says Timber Industry Accord
Construction and manufacturing badly overlooked in this year’s Budget, warns the BWF
In a budget focused on courting votes from middle England, the Chancellor seemingly ignored a UK joinery sector brimming with growth potential.
CPA Budget Special March 2015
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CPA Weekly Notes 13th March 2015
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The Wood Awards launches its 2015 call for entries
BWF confirms suspension of merger talks
RICS are carrying out a review of the Price Adjustment Formulae indices
RICS are carrying out a review of the Price Adjustment Formulae indices used in Civil Engineering including the 'Baxter' and specialist Engineering series.
Accident on overhead router leads to worker losing fingertip
The 31 year-old, who does not want to be named, required a partial amputation of the injured digit as a result of the incident at the Whitstable business
