NFDC Yearbook 2018
[edit] Welcome to the NFDC Yearbook 2018
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[edit] NFDC members win big at the World Demolition Summit 2017
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Kocurek Excavators Ltd Kocurek Excavators Ltd were thrilled to be presented with the Manufacturers Innovation: Plant & Machinery Award at the recent 2017 World Demolition Awards. |
The Coleman Group The Coleman Group won a prestigious World Demolition Award for its innovative work at Waterloo International Terminal. |
Erith scoop four at The World Demolition Awards 2017
The World Demolition Summit awards proved a hugely successful event for NFDC members, the Erith Group, as they were successful in a remarkable four of the prestigious categories they were nominated in.
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The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today revealed its bold new strategy and proposals for its future offer – Vision 2020: The Future CITB. |
[edit] Federation news - State of the industry
NFDC Members Survey Year 5: Autumn 2017
Welcome to the 5th NFDC members survey. Political uncertainty post-Brexit and the plunging value of the pound have taken their toll on the British economy. We wanted to know how the demolition and recycling industry was weathering the storm.
- What trends are affecting the sector?
- What do NFDC members predict for the coming months?
- Are they confident enough to make investment plans or are they waiting for the dust to settle?
We were also curious to find out how members were rising to the sustainability challenge.
- What major obstacles have they experienced in meeting recycling targets?
- How can clients and contractors make the process easier?
[edit] Features - The future is circular
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How demolition has changed and is preparing for an uncertain future, the view of two NFDC member companies. When people think of demolition, another industry often isn’t far from their minds, waste, but will |
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[edit] Charity
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[edit] Directories - Members directories
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[edit] Training - Understanding asbestos surveys
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What clients need to know.
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[edit] Member projects - Technology, strength & versatility; partnered for your success
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2017 has been a significant year for Komatsu. We celebrated 30 years since the opening of the Komatsu UK factory in North East England. Back then we were driven by our determination to understand and respond promptly to the demands of our customers at a local level, and nothing has changed. |
[edit] NFDC Talks
--NFDC 17:13, 28 Jan 2018 (BST)
Featured articles and news
Costs and insolvencies mount for SMEs, despite growth
Construction sector under insolvency and wage bill pressure in part linked to National Insurance, says report.
The place for vitrified clay pipes in modern infrastructure
Why vitrified clay pipes are reclaiming their role in built projects.
Research by construction PR consultancy LMC published.
Roles and responsibilities of domestic clients
ACA Safety in Construction guide for domestic clients.
Fire door compliance in UK commercial buildings
Architect and manufacturer gives their low down.
Plumbing and heating for sustainability in new properties
Technical Engineer runs through changes in regulations, innovations in materials, and product systems.
Awareness of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
What CBAM is and what to do about it.
The new towns and strategic environmental assessments
12 locations of the New Towns Taskforce reduced to 7 within the new towns draft programme and open consultation.
Buildings that changed the future of architecture. Book review.
The Sustainability Pathfinder© Handbook
Built environment agency launches free Pathfinder© tool to help businesses progress sustainability strategies.
Government outcome to the late payment consultation, ECA reacts.
IHBC 2025 Gus Astley Student Award winners
Work on the role of hewing in UK historic conservation a win for Jack Parker of Oxford Brookes University.
Future Homes Building Standards and plug-in solar
Parts F and L amendments, the availability of solar panels and industry responses.
How later living housing can help solve the housing crisis
Unlocking homes, unlocking lives.
Preparing safety case reports for HRBs under the BSA
A new practical guide to preparing structural inputs for safety cases and safety case reports published by IStructE.
Male construction workers and prostate cancer
CIOB and Prostate Cancer UK encourage awareness of prostate cancer risks, and what to do about it.