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We are currently working with LCMA, the Lead Containing Material Association (formerly LiPSA, theLead Paint Safety Association). They have developed a number of courses to raise awareness of the dangers of lead paint within the construction industry. The courses will have their final authorisation from the NOCN awarding body in January which means they will become readily available to everyone. L...
[Read on about Lead Paint Awareness Training]

Many of our customers will tell you that we like visit them. Part of what we like to provide is 1-1 guidance whether this is on the products we provide or advice on particular problems that our customers may come across in their day to day work activities. We also offer training in product as well as regulations so if that something we can help with please lets us know by calling a member of the...
[Read on about Ai Solutions - Out and About]

Some of our customers have asked if we were doing any offers on training days this year. Do you have new staff on board that would benefit from some training on ToolKit CS? Perhaps you would like us to provide some refresher or CDM/Asbestos Awareness training? With this in mind, we have the following offers for you during November 2017: This offer has now expired For information on o...
[Read on about Training Offers for November 2017]

A Quantity Surveyor is 'key' when aiming for a project that comes in on budget, in fact, a good Quantity Surveyor is worth their weight in gold. We have all read about the lack of qualified processionals within construction and, as part of the planning process, a Quantity Surveyor is a crucial element when trying to gauge the pricing of work. However, from what we are reading and hearing, there s...
[Read on about Quantity Surveying - Lack of Expertise]

With more and more fraudulent practices in place within the building industry we note that there is hope! The National Demolition Training Group can now provide an on-site smart card audit. The audit is carried out by CECA and Build UK. This is not the only area that has fallen ill of these types of fraud, however it is great to see that there are those who offer this service. Making sure, at a m...
[Read on about CSCS Card Update]

If you are planning to undertake construction or if you are a landlord you need to be aware of the CAR12 regulations. You have specific duties that you must adhere to under the law. For those of you that are interested, one our partners is offering Asbestos training. If you would like more information about the courses on offer please contact Steve at DoctusTraining by emailing [email protected]...
[Read on about Asbestos Awareness / Training]

With CDM2015 now fully in force, Ai Solutions are offering a briefing that highlights the main changes and effects of CDM 2015. Our CDM 2015 training covers: What is expected of each of the duty holders per role. Transitional Period Arrangements. Advice and guidance on how to navigate the changes successfully. The briefing includes a question and answer section to test your knowledge at t...
[Read on about Successfully Navigating the CDM2015 Changes]

Due to the continued success of the Callsafe Services Limited Design Risk Management course, they are presenting the next course on 18th & 19th June at Aston Conferences in Birmingham. This is the only Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2007 (CDM) designers' course that is accredited by the Association for Project Safety (APS). The course is also recognised as CPD for CDM Co-ordinat...
[Read on about Design Risk Management]