Workplace Stress New research from the TUC indicates unprecedented levels of concern about workplace stress. Nearly 8 in 10 respondents (79%) identified stress as one of the main health and safety issues they face, making it the most frequently cited hazard in the survey’s history and significantly higher than all other reported risks. The survey of more than 2,700 […]
General Fencing – Working Supervisor Planner – Southwest (Days & Nights) Job Description: Lead Fencer – Join a Leading National Infrastructure ContractorSalary: Starting at £35,000, dependent on experience Contract Type: Full-time, permanentWorking Pattern: Monday to Friday (nights and days) weekends by agreement. About CD Fencing & Construction Services Ltd We are a well-established, fast-moving, and […]
New Planning Act The Planning and Infrastructure Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, with a number of the new measures coming into force with immediate effect. The new Act is key to meeting the Government’s targets for homes and major infrastructure, and Ministers will confirm in due course when the remaining reforms will take effect. GOVERNMENT RAISES AGRICULTURAL […]
Guidance on High Security Fencing and Gates Following NPSA Catalogue Changes Introduction The National Protection Security Authority (NPSA) has recently announced that Security Fencing and Gates will be removed from the Catalogue of Security Equipment (CSE) as of January 2026. In response, the Association of Fencing Industries (AFI) are looking to provide guidance regarding available […]
The My CSCS app – Your Digital Skills Passport As part of CSCS’ 30th Anniversary celebration, the My CSCS app has undergone a series of major upgrades as the Digital Skills Passport for CSCS cardholders. The app is the quickest and easiest way to apply for, or renew, a card while it also offers the My Skills section, where users can […]
AFI Christmas Opening As we approach the festive season, we wanted to let you know that AFI will be closing for Christmas and New Year. Our last working day will be Tuesday 23rd December, and we will reopen on Friday 2nd January. During this time, our office and services will be unavailable, but we’ll be back in […]
Skills Update Last week’s Budget introduced a number of changes to apprenticeship funding. From the next academic year, the 10% top‐up that Apprenticeship Levy payers receive will be withdrawn and funds will only be available for 12 months once paid into a Levy account, rather than the 24 months that employers currently have to use up their funds. […]
Government Commits to Investment The Chancellor delivered her Budget yesterday, acknowledging that infrastructure is the ‘backbone’ of economic growth and reiterating the Government’s aim to ‘Get Britain Building’. Whilst the focus was on reducing the cost of living, a number of changes were announced that will impact businesses in the construction industry, including: The Government will not […]
Thank You to Our 2025 UK Fencing Awards Sponsors As we continue to reflect on what was a fantastic evening at Mercedes-Benz World earlier in the month, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors who helped make the UK Fencing Awards 2025 such a success. Your support is what allows us to celebrate excellence […]
CJT Timber Sourcing Share Accreditation News CJT Timber Sourcing LTD are Proud to share a big milestone 🌲 We’re now officially a WPA Approved Treater, using UK BPR-authorised TANALITH E preservative across our timber treatment range. Managing Director Ben Parton Commented: “For us, this isn’t just a badge, it’s about doing things properly. Every piece of […]