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As 2011 draws to a close, it is a good time to reflect on the previous 12 months in the resin flooring industry. Despite the general economic downturn and a slowing down in construction activity, resin flooring has continued to be used in specialist areas where it out performs other types of flooring. Seamless resin flooring is the preferred option for the refurbishment and renewal of industrial floors, particularly in the food and beverage sector. Applying resin flooring is a specialist skill area, where training and upskilling is vital to ensure a successful project. During 2011 we have seen real evidence of FeRFA members’ continuous commitment to training with the increasing number of NVQ Level 2/3 achievements and the growing number of apprentices joining the FeRFA Apprenticeship schemes. 2011 has also seen the launch of FeRFA’s awarding winning recycling scheme, where once again our members have shown their support by joining the scheme, adopting sustainable practices, resulting in FeRFA exceeding its Year 1 target for reducing waste to landfill. So, congratulations to all of our members for their achievements this year and for upholding the FeRFA stamp of quality. Our very best wishes to all for a Happy Christmas, and a Healthy and Prosperous New Year. Helen McGachie, FeRFA CEO CHRISTMAS CLOSURE AND STATUTORY HOLIDAY DATES 2011
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NEW CHAIRMAN AND COUNCIL
Taking on the Chairmanship for the coming two years is David Priest. The Council for the coming year comprises the following contractors, manufacturers and associates: Gary Allman (TPS360), Mark Bushell (Sika), Kevin Cook (Altro), Alan Dean (Flowcrete), Tom Dossett (Remmers), Steve Foster (CCF), FeRFA TECHNICAL CHAIRMAN RETIRES The technical committee are pictured at their recent meeting, from left to right starting on the back row: David Priest, John Wright, John Green, Shaun Speers , Derrick Hulett, Mark Bushell and Kevin Cook.
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HOLIDAY DATES 2012The holiday dates for 2012, under the Construction Industry Joint Council (CIJC) Working Rule Agreement, have been confirmed and an updated guidance note is available via this link |
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GET TRAINING IN 2012 AND TAKE ON AN APPRENTICEMore and more members are finding out for themselves the benefits of taking on an apprentice and using the FeRFA scheme for their training. Not only does the FeRFA apprenticeship provide properly structured training, it is also fully grant funded through ConstructionSkills and offers the most cost-effective way of training new people to the industry. Courses are available in In Situ Resin flooring and Surface Preparation - both of which lead to an NVQ Level 2 Diploma within two years. Courses are also being delivered in Scotland, giving Scottish candidates access to specialist training as well. The FeRFA website has comprehensive information on training and grants, including the apprenticeship schemes for In Situ Resin flooring and Surface Preparation, Upskilling courses and NVQs. Visit www.ferfa.org.uk to find out more. Get your logo on the FeRFA Hall of Fame example below (can be viewed here) and sign up for the schemes starting next year in March/April 2012.
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TRAINING NEWSFeRFA’s latest apprentices continue their training The group are pictured (from left to right) with FeRFA Training Officer Terry Foxley, Upskilling Courses for 2012FeRFA will be running another series of Upskilling courses in early 2012 on dates and venues according to demand. The course fee is being subsidised for FeRFA members and will be £75 per person, which includes: Tuition (both classroom and practical where applicable), set of course notes and completion certificate, as well as lunch and refreshments. The Programme will cover:
Please register your interest in any of these courses, by getting in contact with FeRFA direct on 01252 714250 or by email. Funding in Scotland‘Flexible Training Opportunities’ allows companies in Scotland with up to 150 employees to apply for up to £5,000 towards employee training costs. Funding is available for up to 10 training courses per company and Skills Development Scotland will refund up to 50% of each employee training session up to a maximum of £500 for each course. For more information, call Skills Development Scotland on 0800 783 6000. Increase in Attendance Grant for Site Safety Plus CoursesAs a means of stimulating training in the current economic climate, the CITB-ConstructionSkills attendance grant for all Site Safety Plus courses (including the 5-day SMSTS, the 2-day SSSTS, the 3-day Site Safety for Shopfitters and Interior Contractors and the 2-day SMSTS refresher) will increase from £17.50 to £52.50 per day from 1 October 2011 to 31 March 2012. After that date it will revert to £17.50 per day. FeRFA members can also obtain £50 off the Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS) and Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme (SSSTS) for NSCC Specialist Contractors from the training providers listed below. Contact them for dates and locations and quote NSCC Site Safety Plus and FeRFA to receive your discount. 5-day SMSTS courses start from £550 + VAT and 2-day SSSTS courses from £310 + VAT.
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ENHANCE YOUR FERFA WEBSITE ENTRYFeRFA members' listings on the website now include logos to denote which companies have the following:
Check your website entry by visiting the : Find a FeRFA Member page and make sure your details are up to date, |
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NSCC NEWSLINEPlease click on the link to view the Dec 2011/Jan 2012 edition of the NSCC e-Newsline - December 2011/January 2012 In this edition of e-Newsline, you will find information on Fair Payment, Pre-qualification, amongst other items, including:
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MEETINGS, SEMINARS AND EXHIBITIONS 2012 SURFACE DESIGN SHOW: 7-9 Feb at Business Design Centre, London FeRFA MEETINGS, TRAINING COURSES and APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING DATESFeRFA Council: 15 February at the offices of Resdev |
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FeRFA MEMBERS NEWSUse the following links for more COMPANY NEWS or you can go to specific CASE STUDIES and the NEW FeRFA GALLERY |
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VACANCY AT INCOREZFeRFA Associate member, Incorez, is recruiting for an Applications Engineer, based in Preston Lancashire.
The Applications Engineer will lead activity in the areas of formulation development and application technology. Closing date is 31 January 2012 and f or full details on the vacancy and application details follow this link: http://www.ferfa.org.uk/html/SitsVac/IncorezApplicationsEngineer.pdf Incorez / www.incorez.com / 01772 201964 |
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PPC INTRODUCES NEW CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE COURSEThe Preparation Group, has introduced a new course to its 2012 training program entitled ‘Refurbishing, Cleaning & Maintaining Hard Floors’. The course will focus on the environmentally friendly restoration of surfaces such as concrete, terrazzo & marble back to their initial beauty. Using the latest methods and accessories applied to autoscrubbing/drying equipment, delegates will learn how to remove scratches and the build-up of dirt and grime to produce hygienically clean, glossy surfaces without the need for harsh chemicals. Says Tracey Glew, Managing Director; ‘We have introduced this course due to increased customer demand for cost effective floor refurbishment solutions. The latest accessories available for autoscrubbing equipment are capable of more than just cleaning. Our course will teach delegates a variety of processes, stage by stage that can transform a floor with minimal investment.’ The Preparation Group is offering 20 free places on the opening ‘Refurbishing, Cleaning & Maintaining Hard Floors’ course to be held on Wednesday 15th February 2012 on a first come, first served basis. Call 01522 561460 to book. The Preparation Group / www.ppcgroup.co.uk / 01522 561460 |
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RSL PROVIDE FLOORS AND WALLS FOR HIGH SECURITY PRISON FACILITYRSL (Resin Surfaces Limited) recently completed a prestigious project in conjunction with Main Contractors Carillion for The Greater Manchester Police. Carillion were tasked with building a modern state of the art police station in Newton Heath which included the construction of a highly efficient custody block. The walls and ceilings were coated in RSL’s Ecuclad; a joint free fibre glass reinforced walling system which was moulded round the corners providing an easy to clean and hard wearing surface. Ecuclad has a strong finish due to a layer of fibreglass which is embedded within it; the fibreglass provides reinforcement and protection to the underlying wall. Resin Surfaces Ltd www.resinsurfaces.co.uk 0161 483 1232 |
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STEPPING INTO GINA'S SHOES.....Established in 1954 by master shoemaker Mehmet Kurdash, Gina Shoes was created with sheer determination to craft the most beautifully handmade footwear from the finest of materials. Having become a truly iconic brand, this exquisite high end manufacturer and retailer recently decided to relocate to larger premises to fulfil the growing demand for Gina extraordinary footwear and accessories. A former clothing warehouse totalling over 3,000sqm that was chosen for the new Gina factory, offers a vast production and warehouse facility, as well as a design studio and client viewing area, making it the perfect location to grow this superb brand. However, before Gina could relocate to the new premises, most areas of the facility had to undergo major renovation to ensure the interiors corresponded with the professional identity of the business. The whole project was a real success making the shortlist for FeRFA large project of the year awards. The Degafloor finishes complement perfectly what the client had envisaged for Gina’s new factory in terms of usability, aesthetics, and the overall ‘wow’ factor.
The National Flooring Co Ltd www.nationalflooring.co.uk 01778 343670 |
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FeRFA elected a new Chairman and officers at its recent AGM. 
At this month’s meeting, the Technical Committee said farewell to its long standing Chairman, Shaun Speers who will retire in
early 2012. Shaun has steered the technical committee over many years and his contribution to the work of FeRFA in raising quality standards and awareness of resin flooring has been immense. Under Shaun's Chairmanship the Technical Committee has produced a series of invaluable guidance notes which are all available to download via the FeRFA website.
Due to overwhelming demand from FeRFA contractors, a third apprenticeship scheme has been started in one year.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and professional individual to join a division of a large multi-national construction chemicals company. The challenging new role will require a ‘hands-on’ approach in supporting the Sales & Marketing team with the promotion of the Incorez product ranges and their application benefits.
The floors and walls of the specialist cells needed to adhere to a strict brief which focused on durability whilst providing a seamless finish. The trowel applied, decorative epoxy resin floor screed, Resucreed Quartz, was the ideal choice for the floors. It provides a durable and impact resistant surface which incorporates coloured aggregates and provides a decorative modern finish to the hard wearing and hygienic surface. For security and safety reasons prison cells are required to be seamless from the floor to the ceiling. Resuscreed Quartz was used to create coved skirting’s when applying the floor, creating a room which would allow for ease of cleaning as dirt and surface contamination could be easily cleaned from the perimeters.
Following consultations with specialist resin flooring company, National Flooring, it became apparent that not one, but a variety of solutions were needed to meet the different requirements within the building. Gina also made it very clear that the end result had to be synonymous with everything that the company stands for – uncompromising quality, elegance, and style.