Infrastructure Pipeline Updated The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) has published the first update of the Infrastructure Pipeline, which now details 734 projects covering £718 billion of public and private sector investment over the next decade. This is up from a total of £530 billion when the pipeline was first published last summer. Designed […]
It’s always great to see our products being recognised by the people who work with them every day. A big thank you to the team at Wynnstay Group PLC for featuring our Platinum Incised Posts in their latest article, highlighting why investing in quality fencing posts really does pay off in the long run. At […]
Plant Sector Webinar The Plant Sector Representative Organisation is hosting a webinar on Tuesday 24 March from 2:00pm to 3:00pm to provide an update on the competence frameworks being developed setting out the skills, knowledge, experience and behaviours required for construction plant occupations. Members interested in finding out more can register for the webinar. Annual Report on Grenfell Tower Inquiry Published The […]
New Apprenticeship Reforms The Government’s Post‐16 Education and Skills White Paper aims for two‐thirds of young people to participate in higher‐level learning by the age of 25, including at least 10% pursuing higher technical education or apprenticeships. To help meet this target and prepare young people for work, further reforms to apprenticeships have been announced: As part […]
Use of Common Assessment Standard Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has confirmed that suppliers bidding for its new £120 billion Construction Works and Associated Services 3 including ProCure 24 (CWAS3) framework will need to be certified to the Common Assessment Standard in line with PPN 03/24. The eight‐year framework will run from January 2027 until January 2035. The invitation […]
Hard Hats Why Have Hard Hat Colours Changed? In April 2016, a new hard hat colour-coding system was introduced across the UK construction industry. The purpose of this system is simple: to clearly identify people on site by their role and safety qualifications. By using consistent colours nationwide, workers can instantly recognise who is responsible for what […]
New eLearning Module Launched for the Fencing Industry by LineWatch We’re pleased to announce the launch by LineWatch of a new eLearning module designed specifically for the fencing industry. This free, online module has been developed to support landowners, contractors, farm workers, and others operating within the sector to better understand safe digging practices and […]
Fencing Structure Types 1. Steel Palisade Fence Palisade fencing has been the primary choice for perimeter security for decades. Providing protection against theft and intrusion, it is known for its sturdiness and is easily recognisable by the vertical steel pales and sharp profile. Structure Made of steel, the palisade fence is constructed with two horizontal […]
International Women’s Day As part of the AFI’s ongoing commitment to recognising, highlighting and promoting women across the fencing industry, we are currently updating the Women in Fencing page on the AFI website. The page showcases the wide range of roles women hold within our sector — from office-based and operational roles to leadership and on-site positions […]
Preparing for the Employment Rights Act The Employment Rights Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, paving the way for significant reforms to employment law over the next two years. The changes fall broadly into three categories: new rights and protections for workers; fair pay, terms and working conditions; and enforcement and trade unions. The first […]