Industry welcomes long overdue A6 ruling
Commenting on this morning’s Judicial Review Appeal Judgement on the A6, Construction Employers Federation Managing Director John Armstrong said...
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SEMINAR INVITATION - Is anyone watching the quality?, 21 Sept, 4.30-6pm
The Northern Ireland Construction Group, which brings together the leading trade and professional bodies in the region, has organised a talk of industry-wide significance to address major issues of building quality that have come to light in recent months. The hard hitting talk “Is anyone watching the quality?” will focus on the findings from the Independent Inquiry into the Construction of Edinburgh Schools which was established after the collapse of a wall at Oxgangs Primary School and the subsequent closure of 17 schools. The talk will be delivered by Northern Irish architect John Cole who led the inquiry.
CEF/BDO survey finds construction companies performing strongly – but with challenges on the horizon
The first Construction Employers Federation (CEF)/BDO Northern Ireland Half-Year State of Trade Survey has revealed the books were full or nearly full for two-thirds of local construction companies during the first 6 months of 2017.
Federation updates its position paper on Brexit
With negotiations ongoing as to the UK's exit from the European Union, we have updated our policy position on the key industry related issues arising from Brexit.
Electrical Licence to Practice - Do you know your responsibilities?
The SparkSafe Electrical Licence to Practice (LtP) initiative is the first of its kind in the UK. The initiative became subject to a formal Procurement Guidance Note (PGN 01/16 Electrical Licence to Practice Initiative for Electrical Workers) in February 2016. PGN 01/16 requires that only Licensed electrical workers are employed to undertake electrical installation work on behalf of Government.