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» TAMWORTH-BASED trade association , the Door & Hardware Federation ( DHF ), has sounded the ‘ clarion call ’ with CSCS cards awarded by ‘ Grandfather Rights ’ set to expire on 31st December 2024 . It is predicted that up to 60,000 industry skills cards will terminate at that point and cannot be renewed . In preparation , the renewal of new CSCS cards under ‘ Grandfather Rights ’ will cease on 30th June this year .
Although CSCS cards are not a legislative requirement , it is a requirement under the Construction ( Design and Management ) Regulations 2015 ( CDM 2015 ) for contractors to ensure any individual they employ or appoint to work on a construction site has the necessary skills , knowledge , training and experience .
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DHF ’ s Commercial Director , Patricia Sowsbery- Stevens said : “ CSCS cards are supported by the government and are required by most principal contractors and major house builders in order for construction workers to access their sites . |
“ The CSCS Alliance is an organisation comprising 38 different organisations representing not just the traditional construction trades but the many specialist occupations across the built environment .”
The federation launched its government approved CSCS card partner scheme in collaboration with the Automatic Door Suppliers Association ( ADSA ) at the end of 2019 , and offers various cards for those who work with industrial doors , domestic garage doors , automated gates & traffic barriers and metal or timber doors . As part of this scheme some cards require you to have attended and passed a DHF approved training course . DHF and ADSA also formed the ESA - https :// www . esa . uk . com / - to offer specialised NVQ ’ s in
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the field of automated gates , industrial doors , dock leveller , loading bay equipment and powered pedestrian doors . Building Safety and competence are two of the Construction Leadership Council ’ s ( CLC ) priorities . The CLC Industrial Strategy states that only qualifications can provide a consistent means of proving an individual ’ s skills . Therefore , they require everyone working in construction related occupations to obtain a recognised qualification .
CSCS is committed to playing its part in delivering a fully trained and qualified workforce . Therefore , the removal of cards issued under IA will assist in meeting industry requirements .
www . dhfonline . org . uk
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» ALUFOLDDIRECT ’ S newly-launched Aluminium Glazing Design Centre is giving installers the ultimate location to see , feel and understand the fabricator ’ s full range of aluminium solutions , which outperform current Building Regulations , and increase their opportunity to work on projects across a full spectrum of thermal requirements .
The only facility of its kind outside of London , the Aluminium Glazing Design Centre sits within AluFoldDirect ’ s 90,000sq / ft site , based in Blackburn . The state-of-the-art showroom features full-size working product displays , including
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AluFoldDirect ’ s Solution series of top-level energy efficient aluminium windows and doors .
Open to customers from 8.30am to 5pm from Monday to Friday , installers can also book a private appointment for a curated walkthrough , product demonstration and tailored project advice on Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings , subject to availability .
Rhodri John , Commercial Director at AluFoldDirect says : “ In a time of industry uncertainty over U-values and the Future Homes Standard , our team is on hand to explain our Solutions . Our 0.8 W /
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m ² K U-value windows , bifold and sliding doors , as part of the Solution series , set a new benchmark for energy efficiency .
“ AluFoldDirect remains committed to innovation in the face of the latest Part L proposals , leading the charge to exceed standards with our 0.8 W / m ² K Solutions , as part of our enduring pledge to keep our customers confidently ahead of the curve . Homeowner demand is already here , and our focus is to support installers to meet it .”
AluFoldDirect ’ s Solution series is on display at the Aluminium Glazing Design
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Centre , where installers can experience its ‘ Warm Welcome to 0.8 ’ initiative first-hand .
Pioneered by the A-BiFold , A-Slider and A-Window , the Solution series is available to installers at passive performance 0.8 W / m ² K U-value , a new build-ready 1.2 W / m ² K U-value , and Building Regulation compliant Solution at 1.4 W / m ² K U-value – meaning AluFoldDirect now offers ready-to-fit window and door systems that meet any thermal requirement , with delivery in as little as two weeks .
www . alufolddirect . co . uk
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