Lawsons Group Provides Materials for Jamaica in Aftermath of Hurricane Melissa From 21st October to November 4th 2025 Hurricane Melissa wreaked devastation across Jamaica. The CEO of Trizone Electrical Services Ltd, Tazio Heath, was in Jamaica when the hurricane struck. “The power of the hurricane was a humbling and frightening experience. Emerging from shelter the next morning I saw the […]
Government Launches First Road Safety Strategy in Over a Decade The Government has published its first Road Safety Strategy in more than ten years, setting out an ambitious and long-awaited plan to significantly reduce deaths and serious injuries on Britain’s roads. The strategy commits to a 65% reduction in road deaths and serious injuries by 2035, […]
When it comes to looking after your perimeter fencing, it’s important to consider how you treat the surface. Choosing the right treatment will not only increase the lifespan of your fence but will make maintenance far easier and keep your perimeter looking aesthetically pleasing. There are two main surface treatments commonly used for metal perimeter fencing: […]
Our Very Own Field Trial! We’ve recently installed a full run of fencing on our own land at our Ruthin Mill, using posts from our Platinum Range, putting our manufacturing to the test in real-world conditions. Posts used in our test:100mm 2.1m100mm 2.7m150mm 3.0m115mm 3.66 H/R All Produced using a WPA Approved preservative Tanalith E, […]
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 […]