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The recycling scheme is a major initiative to bring contractors and manufacturers together in a collection and recycling programme for waste packaging, in support of the UK Construction’s Halving Waste to Landfill commitment. The great benefit of this scheme is that it is having an immediate and positive impact on the environment , it saves money and resources by managing waste more efficiently, and is an industry first through the introduction of a closed loop system to re-use waste plastic packaging. This is definitely an award winning initiative - for FeRFA and for its members. Helen McGachie, FeRFA CEO IN THIS ISSUE:
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NEW FeRFA MEMBERSMilestone Industrial Flooring Ltd
Milestone‘s dedicated team has over 20 years experience in installing resin flooring systems for a wide variety of clients who require unique flooring solutions for their projects. The company understands that production demands are of paramount importance, therefore installation out of hours / around production is dealt with in a clean and tidy manner with minimal disruption to the client. Milestone Industrial Flooring Ltd 0113 2436061 www.milestoneindustrialflooring.co.uk Specialist Surface Preparation Ltd
Specialist Surface Preparation Ltd 01724 843553 www.sspltd.org.uk |
DATE ANNOUNCED FOR THE FeRFA ANNUAL EVENT The Event will include Seminars, an Industry Exhibition and Dinner with dancing to live music and of course the Awards and Apprentice Graduation Ceremony. Full details of the event and booking forms will be published on the FeRFA website shortly – in the meantime make sure you put the date in your diary. |
FeRFA RECYCLING SCHEME SHORTLISTED FOR THE TAF BEST PRACTICE AWARDS
Under the FeRFA recycling and waste management scheme, waste packaging (hazardous and non hazardous) is collected, decontaminated and reprocessed for future use, with up to 100% of waste being recycled. Managing waste effectively improves efficiency, saves money and resources. FeRFA members are now operating an improved environmental policy without any extra expense but with huge benefits to the environment. Steve Hatton, from Countrywide Waste Management, reports "Activity is certainly increasing on the waste recycling scheme with CWM now contacting all members directly. We are expecting a significant increase in members taking advantage of this opportunity over the coming weeks - so don’t get left behind, contact Countrywide Waste on 0845 230 55 66 and find out about the benefits to your company and the environment.’ Full details of the FeRFA Recycling Scheme can be found on a dedicated area of the website at www.ferfa.org.uk/html/recycling.htm where you can download FeRFA new Environmental Guide and the Recycling Scheme Booklet as well as many other documents, information on waste management and useful links. |
THE 2010/11 NSCC ACCIDENT SURVEY - HAVE YOU SUBMITTED YOUR FIGURES YET?If you haven't already done so, FeRFA members are asked to take a few minutes to complete the 2010/11 NSCC Accident Survey with is now ‘live’ by clicking here. The online survey is easy to use and should take less than five minutes with your Accident Book to hand. Even if your company has not had any accidents during the last year, NSCC still wants to hear from you and the survey is designed so that you can skip the sections that don’t apply. All information submitted is treated in confidence and no company names will be mentioned in any reports. The NSCC uses the survey results to:
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FeRFA TRAINING NEWSUPSKILLING TRAINING DAYS ANNOUNCEDUp-skilling programme offers the industry an ongoing programme of training, not just for new employees into the industry, but also established floor layers and contract managers who need to expand their knowledge of changing products and techniques. With this come improvements which allow businesses to become more profitable and successful, and raise quality standards within the industry. The benefits include:
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Courses cost £175 for FeRFA members (a discount of 50%). This includes all tuition, training materials, course papers, certificate, lunch and refreshments. You may also be eligible for grant funding of £17.50 per person. FeRFA APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME STARTS ITS 7TH GROUP The candidates are pictured left at the premises of The Preparation Group in Lincoln where the two days of classroom sessions were held. As the candidates progress they will undertake more practical work under the supervision of FeRFA’s experienced trainer, Terry Foxley. SCOTTISH APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME LAUNCHEDFeRFA is delighted to announce that is will start its is first pilot scheme of the apprenticeship in Scotland on 27/28 July at training facilities at Industrial Floor Treatments in East Kilbride. The scheme is fully grant funded and will lead to the SVQ In Situ Resin Flooring within two years. The scheme is open to companies on both sides of the border, so if sending apprentices to the Glasgow area would suit you please contact FeRFA for more details on 01252 714250. |
FLOORING MAGAZINEFrom this month all FeRFA members will be sent a free copy of the Flooring magazine. If you haven't received your copy please let FeRFA know. Flooring magazine features a regular news page from FeRFA and you can read the online version by following this link. If you have any items of news to include in the FeRFA page then please send them to the FeRFA office. The magazine also has a new editor: Alistair Puddick, who can be contacted on 020 8298 6490. |
LATEST EDITION OF THE NSCC ENEWS AVAILABLE ON-LINEPlease click on the link to view the June/July edition of NSCC e-Newsline: e-Newsline - June/July 2011 Details of FeRFA's new Recycling Scheme is announced on page 11 of the magazine. If you would like further information on any of the items contained within e-Newsline, please contact a member of the NSCC team. |
RETENTIONS AND THE FeRFA BOND SCHEMEFeRFA is supporting its members in tackling Retentions in two ways: FIRSTLY: by supporting the NSCC’s No Retention Policy. For helpful guidance and tools designed to you say ‘NO’ to cash retentions visit www.no-retention.co.uk and SECONDLY: when you have to find a retentions solution FeRFA and Cobra Insurance Brokers have come up with a pre-approved facility to help you manage contracts more efficiently by offering a retention bond which will result in significant cost savings for your company. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD A BROCHURE ON THE SCHEME or call Howard Collins of Cobra Insurance Brokers on 01268 511 115 or 07775 888933 |
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TRAINING COURSES, SEMINARS AND EXHIBITIONSCONCRETE INDUSTRIAL FLOORS: BEST PRACTICE a one day course on 28 June, Aston CPD Centre, Birmingham |
FeRFA MEMBERS NEWSUse the following links for more COMPANY NEWS or you can go to specific CASE STUDIES and the NEW FeRFA GALLERY |
VEITCHI PROVIDES ROYAL WEDDING FLOORING SOLUTION
David Hepburn of Veitchi Industrial Flooring commented “We have many innovative flooring solutions which allow us to install projects with minimal interference to our clients operations. We are delighted to have completed works to these kitchens, adding them to our extensive list which includes The Old Course Hotel, St Andrews and Gleneagles Resort, Perthshire as well as the Radisson and Hilton chains.” Veitchi Industrial Flooring Limited / www.veitchi.com / 0141 647 0661 |
FLOWCRETE & Q FLOORING DELIVER BEST IN CLASS FLOORING AT SOUTH CHESHIRE COLLEGE
Architect for the eye-catching, sustainable campus was Jefferson Sheard of Sheffield and Peterborough, and the building was constructed by BAM Construction. Flowcrete’s products were selected after the client made a site visit to the company’s headquarters, in the neighbouring Cheshire town of Sandbach. As well as meeting employees who had been educated at the College, the visitors were able to see how Flowcrete had undertaken its own sustainable development – completed in 2010 – which involved the ‘green’ construction of new headquarters. As a result, before making their choice, they were able to see firsthand how the company’s award-winning systems work to create a safer, comfortable, more efficient and stylish environment. Flowcrete approved contractor Q Flooring installed the fast-track decorative terrazzo-effect resin flooring Flowfast Terrosso – which is ready for use just two hours after installation – was then applied over Isocrete K-Screedwithin the main atria and stairwells of the campus, providing a contemporary finish to this state-of-the-art development. Flowcrete www.flowcrete.co.uk 01270 753000 / Q Flooring www.qflooringsystems.co.uk 0161 929 9331 |
REMMERS MAKE PORTLAOISE NEW CAR PARK SAFE AND SLIP FREE
One of the levels constructed was for Tesco Ireland and required 3000m2 of anti-slip floor coatings. The car park decks were coated in Epoxy BS2000 Clear and a Remmers Epoxy BS3000 SG slip resistant system was applied to the Remmers (UK) Ltd www.remmers.co.uk 0845 373 0103 |
SIKA AND IRL GROUP DEMONSTRATE THE VERSATILITY OF SIKAFLOOR AND VALUE OF TRUE COLLABORATIONWith the existing floor of its manufacturing facility failing in many places, Areva T&D – global leading provider of CO2-free energy solutions for electricity transmission and distribution – required a solution that could offer long term performance and reliability along with ease of installation to minimise disruption. The solution also had to meet the demands of the different areas within the 16,000 sqm manufacturing facility in Stafford.
For the numerous areas of Areva T&D’s estate, which is spread over three buildings, a slightly different specification of product was required to meet all of the client’s requirements in a single versatile system with the peace of mind that the new floor will last for decades, minimising maintenance cost whilst providing a safe environment in which to work. As the flooring will be expected to undergo the most rigorous daily usage whilst retaining its smoothness, it stands as an example of hard work, good product specification, quality craftsmanship, training and communication from both IRL and Sika. Sika www.sikaconstruction.co.uk 0800 1123863 |
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We are delighted this month to announce that, following the launch of the new Recycling Scheme, FeRFA has been shortlisted in the Trade Association Forum’s (TAF) Best Practice Awards in the Environmental Initiative of the Year category. 
The latest contractor to join FeRFA is Milestone Industrial Flooring - experienced installers of seamless flooring solutions that innovatively transform any environment; from heavy-duty industrial flooring and decorative commercial resins through to car park decking systems.
Rejoining FeRFA this month is Specialist Surface Preparation (SSP) Ltd. Leaders in floor preparation using a comprehensive range of specialist equipment. Its expertise spans three decades with experience in all aspects of surface preparation. SSP constantly upgrades and improves its systems to be in the forefront of this field, building up a large customer base gained through excellent reputation for high quality workmanship and the ability to deliver a first class service. Preparation is the most important aspect of any flooring project and the company provide dust free captive shot blasting, diamond grinding, concrete reduction and planing, and re-texturing.
This year FeRFA will be going to the magnificent Belfry Hotel on FRIDAY 18 NOVEMBER for its AGM, Exhibition and Awards Dinner. Although close to all the major transport links, the hotel sits in 550 acres of English countryside and, as well as the world famous golf courses, it boasts a top class spa and leisure facilities. 
Two new apprenticeship schemes started this month – our 7th scheme for In Situ Resins and the 5th in Surface Preparation. Nine candidates are enrolled for the two-year scheme which leads to the NVQlevel 2 diploma. 
Veitchi Industrial Flooring Ltd played their part in the recent wedding of Prince William, Duke of Cambridge to Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.
South Cheshire College’s new state-of-the-art, low carbon development is set to lead education in the Crewe and Nantwich area into a new era. As well as extensive social areas with first class education classrooms South Cheshire College provides vocational facilities and workshops. The incorporation of training restaurants, hair and beauty salons, a fitness academy, theatre, travel centre and childcare are beneficial to both staff and students and meet the needs of local residents too.
Remmers have recently completed the floor coating for a new four level multi storey car park was constructed in a
shopping centre in Portlaoise in County Laoise, Ireland. 
Working with specialist contractor IRL, Sika demonstrated that its Sikafloor system would provide a finished floor that would be able to withstand continuous traffic and heavy loads and also provide a variety of finishes – anti-static for sensitive areas integral to Areva T&D’s manufacturing process and supremely smooth for areas where air skates are used to move extremely heavy loads. The system also met the client’s aesthetic requirements as it was crucial that different areas were identified by colour, in particular, health and safety walkways.