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CIC Cascade19 August 2005
1. ConstructionSkills – What does it do? Since its launch two years ago, ConstructionSkills has been working both to influence Government training policy and gain funding for the industry. The focus is squarely on getting the best for the UK construction industry. Its four key goals are:
What’s in it for you? ConstructionSkills is striving to ensure you get:
Read more news from ConstructionSkills in the August 2005 Newsletter ConstructionSkills is a partnership between the Construction Industry Council, CITB-ConstructionSkills, and CITB Northern Ireland . 2. Built Environment Education Conference (BEE Conference) Organised by CIC, as a partner in ConstructionSkills and The Centre for Education in the Built Environment (CEBE). This two day conference in London on 5 and 6 September will examine how industry, practice and education can work together for a 21 st century construction industry. Building the FutureIndustry, practice and education working together for a 21st Century Construction Industry Organised by The Construction Industry Council (CIC), as a partner in ConstructionSkills, and The Centre for Education in the Built Environment (CEBE) This will be an opportunity for those with an interest in higher education in the broad discipline of the built environment to explore the benefits and added value of industry-university collaboration. The conference programme will be divided into four sessions over two days: Session A: Industry and Practice Perspective (Day 1 & Day 2) Provisional Programme Keynote Speakers There will be keynote addresses on developing knowledge capital, resourcing transportation for the London Olympics and developing students’ skills in entrepreneurship. The keynote speakers will be:
Session A1 : Employability Session B: Best Practice in Teaching and Learning Session B1: Community Partnerships Session C: Pedagogic Research Session D: Institutional Perspective Session D1: Occupational Standards – The Missing Link? By Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists Conference Fees To register for a place contact Pam Lowe: e-mail p.lowe@salford.ac.uk or telephone 0161 295 5944. For further information please go to http://www.cebe.heacademy.ac.uk/news/events/bee/index.php 3. Join Construction Minister in Supporting National Construction Week 6-13 Oct Construction Minister, Alun Michael, has expressed his support for National Construction Week (NCW), the week-long initiative designed to educate young people about the modern construction industry and provide opportunities for hands-on practice of the trades and professions on offer. In a letter of support enclosed within the NCW Toolkit produced by ConstructionSkills, he says: “The continued success of this industry’s future will depend on its ability to attract and retain talented people of all ages, particularly young people…The image presented needs to reflect an inclusive industry that individuals, regardless of background, are proud to work in…This is why National Construction Week is so important.” Following previous versions of the Toolkit in 2003 and 2004, both of which were well-received by industry and schools, the 2005 version has been updated with further useful information. The ideas bank for example, is full of event formats and creative suggestions, including activities designed around breaking world records and activities aimed at different age groups. The pack also contains essential guidance on taking photography at events – including a consent form required if you’re photographing school events – and tips for generating publicity around planned activities. Companies interested in getting involved, but unsure how to progress should complete the form to register interest in opening their workplaces or sites for a day. ConstructionSkills education teams will then work to match these forms with schools in the area that are looking for similar opportunities. The teams are also available to offer advice on how to ensure that site visits are both safe and educational. Karen Patrick, NCW Project Manager, is encouraging companies and schools to start planning events now: “NCW is an extremely successful initiative, but there’s always room for more activities and events so the industry reaches more young people. We’re seeing lots of Olympic-themed events, suggesting a renewed enthusiasm for construction, so hopefully these will inspire our architects, town planners and tradesmen of the future.” To obtain copies of the toolkit please e-mail info@ncw.org.ukwith your full contact details including address or download the toolkit from the NCW website www.ncw.org.uk/material/toolkit. Additional NCW marketing resources can be found on the web site www.ncw.org.uk. 4. EU Services Directive –online survey The information gained from this survey will help the UK Government quantify the potential impact of the proposed EU Services Directive on the construction and business services sectors. Invitation to complete an on-line survey on the impact of liberalising trade in Services. To inform its position and secure the highest benefit to UK businesses, we are gathering further evidence on the barriers to the provision of services and the potential economic impact of reducing them. What the survey does The survey is available on line at http://grey.gide.net/dtipsd/ (password: rolafigu). It should take no more than 15 to 20 mins to complete. All responses received will be treated in the strictest confidence. Why it is important Deadline for responses Further information On the WTO negotiations: 5. CIC Response to HSC Consultation on the revision of the CDM regulations 1994 6. CIOB Launches ‘Risk Assessor’ To provide safe management control and accurate records the Chartered Institute of Building has launched ‘CIOB Risk Assessor’. It allows contractors and sub contractors to monitor and manage risk assessments online, and ensures health and safety obligations are met and are seen to be met. Risk assessments are essential in today’s complex construction industry. Not only are they legally required, but there is a moral obligation to keep construction workers and members of the public as safe as possible throughout the build process. New legal and criminal legislation is driving construction companies to take health and safety standards even more seriously. The prospect of massive financial fines and criminal liability is a great incentive to encourage health and safety best practice. The Health and Safety Commission’s (HSC) recent statistics show that there were seventy two fatal injuries to workers in construction during 2004/05 an increase of one on 2003/04 figures, with a further eight fatal injuries to members of the public from construction during the same period. John Douglas CIOB director said, “CIOB Risk Assessor produces risk assessments fully compliant with current legislation and just as importantly in the event of an accident provides proof that risk assessments have been maintained and updated. “Health and safety best practice cannot afford to be reactive; the CIOB believes that keeping risk assessments accurate and up to date is fundamental to keeping the construction industry a safe work place. CIOB Risk Assessor guarantees best practice is present on site and complies with directors’ due diligence requirements.” Further information on CIOB risk assessor is available at www.ciob.org.uk 7. Five Unite For Better Dispute Resolution Five leading organisations from the construction industry are supporting a scheme designed to provide improvements in the quality of adjudicators across the construction industry as a whole. The joint initiative is a response to criticism about inconsistency in the quality of adjudicators and adjudication training. This has resulted in a collaboration of the leading bodies in the construction industry, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and Association of Independent Construction Adjudicators (AICA). The training will reinforce the credibility of adjudication as a way of resolving contract disputes. Experienced adjudicators will be able to update their case law practice and procedures, discuss topical issues around adjudication, and gain the necessary qualifications to obtain entry to adjudication panels (as and when vacancies arise). The first courses will take place later this year. Application to the course is open to all practising adjudicators. Dr Peter Fenn from the University of Manchester said: “Concerns about the quality of adjudicators and adjudication training are real and major institutions are to be commended for collaborating and addressing the concerns. Adjudicators need the best possible training available; this initiative will improve training.” To apply for a place on the training please call Raj Sohal +44 (0) 207 695 1714 or email rsohal@rics.org The first course will be at the Holiday Inn, Kings Cross, London on the 12-13 September. The second is at Warwick University Conference Centre, Coventry on 14-15 November. There will be 30 delegates per course. 8. 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