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CIC Cascade15 October 2004
1. Research phase of CIC’s Futures Group sets the scene for greater collaboration between the Professional Institutions The research phase of CIC’s Futures Group has been completed and demonstrates great potential for increased collaboration and co-operation between the Professional Institutions in the built environment. The research phase of CIC’s Futures Group has been completed and demonstrates great potential for increased collaboration and co-operation between the Professional Institutions in the built environment. The principal aim of the research project was to identify potential areas of association or integration between the twelve institutions that make up the Futures Group and was based around 19 ‘objectives’ that were identified by the institutions at an awayday in January 2004. The outcomes of this research will form the basis for the development of the Futures Group Implementation Strategy to be taken forward into 2005. The research was conducted for CIC by the BRE (Building Research Establishment) and initial desk research was followed by in-depth interviews with representatives from the 12 participating institutions. This has identified three key themes for areas of increased collaboration with a total of eight core objectives, these are: Promoting, developing and enhancing skills
Public affairs and territorial issues
Knowledge and professional issues
The research study found that although there is a huge variation amongst the 12 participating institutions in size, objectives and focus, there is a general desire to work together and share these areas of ongoing activity. They are keen to find commonality between their institutions and start from there rather than focusing on differences. Julian Amey , Chief Executive of CIBSE (Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers) said:
For further information please contact the Press Office at CIC on 020 7399 7407 or email press@cic.org.uk 2. Association of Planning Supervisors becomes Association for Project Safety APS, the Association of Planning Supervisors has changed its name to the Association for Project Safety to place itself at the heart of health and safety risk management in construction. This will enable APS to further develop, and share the knowledge and experience of its pan–industry membership with all those involved and responsible for construction health and safety. Announcing the change at the Association’s Annual Convention, President James Ritchie said "I am delighted that the membership have so wholeheartedly accepted the Association's aim to become an industry focus for good practice, understanding and information relating to health and safety risk management in construction. It will enable the Association for Project Safety to become a key player in creating more effective, 'working together' environments and safer project management across the industry." Speakers and delegates welcomed the change as a natural progression in the evolution of APS and as a development which would provide the industry, with a focus for services to integrate and develop project safety across the construction industry. The repositioned APS offers many opportunities not only for its
members to develop and strengthen their work in project health and
safety whilst continuing to be supported by their Association but
also for new initiatives with other organisations and institutions.
These could be by partnering or by establishing supportive links – but
the essence would be to enable all to do more, more effectively in
a non-threatening, non-competitive ‘working together’ environment
to achieve safer project management across the industry. 3. New President for the Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors Robert Fleming FInstCES has been inaugurated as the Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors’ (ICES) President for the presidential year 2004 – 2005. Robert joined the Institution as a Fellow (FInstCES) in 1988 and was elected to the Council of Management in 2000. He was Chairman of the Scottish Regional Committee during 1999 and 2000 and served on the Institution’s Committee of Regional Chairmen. During the year 2003 – 2004, he was the Senior Vice President of the Institution. Robert is a quantity surveyor by profession. He is a Senior Associate Director of international construction and engineering consultants Trett Consulting, currently based at the company’s offices in Stirling , Scotland . The Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors is a specialist professional organisation dedicated to those studying and employed in civil engineering surveying. The Institution is governed by the Council of Management, which oversees the overall direction and policy of the organisation. The Council of Management is composed of a President, Senior Vice President, Junior Vice President and eighteen ordinary members, all of which are directors and trustees of the Institution. The Institution has also appointed John Bacon FInstCES as Senior Vice President and Ed Danson FInstCES as Junior Vice President for the new presidential year. For further information about the ICES visit www.ices.org.uk 4. Insurance Company Wound Up Following DTI Investigation An insurance consultancy that left high-risk clients without insurance cover has been wound up following an investigation by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Chafford Insurance Consultants Limited, formerly of Galleon Road , Chafford Hundred, Grays, Essex , operated as a broker from October 2001 to May 2004. The company took premiums from customers, mainly construction companies, but often failed to arrange adequate cover. Investigations by the DTI's Companies Investigation branch revealed that the company:
Sole director Darren Chard told investigators that he had underestimated the difficulties involved in dealing with high-risk customers and had a lack of capital to run the company properly. The company was wound up in the High Court on 6th October 2004 on a petition by the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry. All public enquiries concerning the affairs Chafford Insurance Consultants Ltd should be made to the Official Receiver at: The Insolvency Service Public Enquiries 020 7637 6526 For further details contact the DTI: Department of Trade and Industry Public Enquiries 020 7215 5000 5. RICS offer of membership to ICES members RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) is offering, for an exclusive period only, the opportunity of RICS membership to individual members of the Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES). Applications received before 31 December 2004 will benefit from a simplified entrance route. This decision follows a vote earlier in the year by ICES not to pursue talks with RICS on a full merger plan. The Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors (ICES) is a highly regarded professional body, and RICS recognise the specialist expertise of ICES members. The offer also complements the creation of a new designation of ‘chartered engineering surveyor’, which appropriately qualified RICS members will be able to use. To take advantage of this unique offer and build on the professional benefits of becoming an RICS member, ask the RICS Contact Centre for an application form on +44 (0)870 333 1600 between 0830-1730 (GMT) Monday to Friday. Alternatively, email contactrics@rics.org or go to RICS Web site 6. New UK resource centre for women in SET launches website The new UK Resource Centre for Women in SET (Science, Engineering, and Technology) has launched a new resource website www.setwomenresource.org.uk This is the official website funded by the Department of Trade and Industry as part of their Strategy for Women in Science, Engineering and Technology (SET). The website is a comprehensive dynamic resource for all women in SET, for employers, for Professional and Academic Institutions, for Sector Skills Councils and anyone who is concerned with the position of women in SET, and includes new and statistics, expert women's database, mentoring information, case studies, courses, links and resources including funding and grants. The website is supported by a team of people at the Resource Centre in Bradford offering information and assistance through an enquiry form or help line. " 7. Events The events page of the CIC website is frequently updated visit the events page for details. |
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