There’s Still Time to Put Your Business in the Spotlight The countdown is on for the AFI UK Fencing Industry Awards, and there’s still time to submit your entries. The awards recognise excellence from across the fencing industry, celebrating outstanding businesses, projects and individuals who continue to raise standards and inspire others. With categories covering […]
Delivering Infrastructure Build UK has joined the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)and other industry organisations in signing a joint letter urging the incoming Prime Minister to ‘stay the course’ with current infrastructure plans, as set out in the 10‐Year Infrastructure Strategy, in order to create jobs, boost regional prosperity and drive economic growth. With Andy Burnham due […]
Want more young people in Fencing? – Open Doors 2027 – hold an event with industry backing and help from Build UK We are delighted to kick off a new chapter for Open Doors, the industry‐wide initiative delivered by Build UK to inspire careers in construction. We are introducing a more flexible format for 2027, which will […]
Impact of Steel Trade Measure The Government’s new steel trade measure came into force yesterday (1 July), reducing steel import quotas by 51%, with imports above these levels now subject to a 50% tariff. Following concerns raised by industry, the reduction is less than the 60% originally proposed, but the cost of delivering projects is still expected […]
AFI Member Samson Fencing Wins NSA Scotsheep 2026 Fencing Competition The Association of Fencing Industries (AFI) is delighted to congratulate AFI member Samson Fencing on securing first place at the NSA Scotsheep 2026 Fencing Competition, held on 10 June at Wedderlie Farm, Berwickshire. The competition once again showcased the very highest standards of skill, craftsmanship and professionalism within […]
Fencer gets £10k fine for power cable hit AFI members are being encouraged to take advantage of the free LineWatch Safe Digging eLearning module — a simple but essential course designed to help fencing contractors work safely around underground utilities and remain compliant with industry safety requirements. The online training module has been developed specifically […]
Common Assessment Standard Update The Common Assessment Standard is reviewed on an annual basis to ensure it remains relevant and up to date, and this process is overseen by the Common Assessment Standard Review Group, which is currently finalising the proposed changes for Version 6 to be published later this year. The Building Safety section has been […]
Build UK Focuses on Cost of Doing Business The rising cost of doing business is front and centre of our discussions with members, Government and other stakeholders. A combination of war in the Middle East, increases in taxes and levies, and the new Employment Rights Act and other legislation has led to significant increases in […]
JCT Contracts The JCT 2016 Edition of contracts has been superseded by JCT 2024, which members should be using to ensure their contracts are up to date. JCT 2016 is now only available in hardcopy while stocks last and online until 31 December 2026. All JCT 2024 forms can be purchased via the JCT online store. 2026 UK Fencing […]
HSE Changes Reporting of Injuries The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has published a consultation on amending the Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR), which will increase the amount of information that must be reported to the HSE. The proposed changes are designed to help tackle work‐related ill health and include: The consultation also […]