Lawsons announces purchase of additional freehold site in Surrey UK‑based Lawsons Group has completed the purchase of an additional freehold site adjacent to its existing builders’ merchant branch in Salfords. The property was acquired from Administrators Moore Kingston Smith, acting on behalf of Mitchells Holding Limited (In Administration) following their appointment on 11 August 2025. Established […]
AFI & AFA Spring Best Practice Day Comes to Somerset The Association of Fencing Industries (AFI), in partnership with the Agricultural Fencing Association (AFA), is pleased to announce the next Best Practice Day, taking place at Cannington College in Bridgwater, Somerset. Designed specifically for fencing professionals, the Best Practice Day provides a valuable opportunity to develop skills, learn new techniques and connect with others working in the industry. Running from 9.00am to 3.00pm, the day will include a variety of hands-on demonstrations, practical workshops and expert-led seminars, covering key fencing applications including stock, horse and deer fencing. Book your tickets here Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet and speak with leading industry suppliers, with trade stands including Tornado Wire, Scanpole, StowAg and LineSearch The event offers an excellent chance to exchange knowledge, see products in action and stay up to date with best practice within the sector. To ensure everyone is well looked after throughout the day, bacon rolls with tea and coffee will be provided on arrival, along with lunch, all included in the £15 ticket price, which simply covers catering costs. AFI and AFA encourage members and industry professionals to attend what promises to be an informative and engaging day of learning and networking. Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended. Book your tickets here
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 […]