ASSOCIATIONS & ORGANISATIONS
DHF LOOKS TO THE FUTURE WITH NEW ‘ FIVE-YEAR TRAINING STRATEGY ’
» DOOR & HARDWARE Federation ( DHF ) has announced that it has embarked upon a new training strategy , taking its training offering and initiatives into 2026 . The Tamworth-based trade association is continually ‘ planning ahead ’ in terms of how best it can serve the industry , and having presented its pioneering strategy to the board , plans are already underway for a series of new and innovative training courses over the next five years .
In implementing its new strategy , DHF will be seeking to work with other organisations , for example , ESA ( Entrance Systems Alliance ), which DHF launched as a joint initiative with Automatic Door Suppliers Association ( ADSA ) at the end of 2020 . ESA acts as an assessment centre and offers NVQ ’ s to the industries served by both organisations . These include door and gate systems , such as fire doors , automated gates and powered pedestrian doors . Since the organisation ’ s launch , these have gathered momentum .
Training continues to be a central and significant part of DHF ’ s operations . Just last month it announced the addition of a new Emergency First Aid at Work training course to its portfolio . Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic it has continued to deliver training through a combination of face-to-face teaching and via its ‘ Distance Learning Programme ’ ( DLP ), and since April , more than 300 people have received training in its Automated Gate & Traffic Barrier , and Industrial & Garage Door training courses .
“ We are very excited to launch our five-year training strategy ,” says DHF ’ s Head of Commercial Operations , Patricia Sowsbery- Stevens . “ Training is a big part of DHF and the number of people taking courses has increased dramatically over the past three years . As much as we are a membership organisation , we recognise the part that training plays in our industry , and in keeping safe and compliant products on the market . We have developed our new strategy with Dame Judith Hackitt ’ s report on ‘ Building a Safer Future ’ ( released in December 2018 ) very much in mind . We acknowledge that a competent workforce is absolutely vital and are committed to achieving this by offering training to the industries we service . We have a lot of work ahead of us and this starts now .”
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GLAZING SUMMIT RECEIVES BFRC BACKING
BFRC has lent its backing to the 2021 Glazing Summit , which takes place on Thursday , October 21 at Edgbaston Stadium and Conference Centre .
» IT ’ S THE SECOND TIME the energy performance ratings council , which is one of the GGF ’ s commercial companies , has partnered with the Summit , having been involved at the 2019 event .
Lis Clarke , BFRC ’ s Operations Director , spoke on stage at the last event , and she said : “ The last Glazing Summit in 2019 was a tremendous event and we were looking forward to the 2020 version before its cancellation due to the pandemic .
“ So , we are once again thrilled to be partnering with it after what has been an unprecedented year for the whole industry . As an organisation set up to collaborate across the glazing industry to raise standards , supporting the Glazing Summit to help shape the future of the industry is important .
“ With big changes to energy ratings and building regs , we are looking forward to joining the industry in discussing the key issues .”
The eagerly anticipated one-day conference will feature a fresh line-up of speakers for some dynamic debates , including how the supply chain is addressing product shortages and skyrocketing prices ; how installers are tackling key issues from materials and labour shortages to digital transformation and online sales ; concerns around recycling and upcoming threats and opportunities , such as the Future Homes Standard 2025 and the drive towards Net Zero Carbon .
Andrew Scott , founder of the Glazing Summit and CEO of glazing industry specialists Insight Data and Purplex Marketing , said : “ Energy ratings will be a big talking point at this year ’ s Glazing Summit and , as the UK ’ s most trusted and widely used independent energy ratings system for windows and doors we are delighted to have BFRC on board again .”
For more information on booking your place , or sponsoring opportunities , call 01934 808293 or email hello @ glazingsummit . co . uk
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