Newsletter February 2007

Ai Solutions Update

We can confirm that our ToolKit CS™ Release 12 will be ready by the end of March. The release will include;

• Updates to the CDM Regulations including routines to update existing CDM1994 projects to CDM 2007
• A redesigned Enterprise module for web users
• A new Optional SHEQ module which includes;
  • Key Project Stages
  • Project Auditing
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Document management for CDM, Environment, Fire, Occupational Health and Quality

This is a major update; it represents many month's consultation with customers, partners and IT development. There are pre-arranged workshops available to our customers to help them re-orientate to the new routines and these are listed below. ToolKit CS™ customers will receive the new product according to their current license arrangements and within their existing annual fees.

cdmUK.com

Our seminar for the London Boroughs on 9th February will be the launching point for our new Corporate CDM Partnership in support of the new CDM 20007 regulations. This Partnership under the cdmuk.com logo, breaks new ground. It offers a total solution for clients who want to comply with the new, more onerous, responsibilities delivered with CDM 2007. Our seminar on 20 February at Leighton Buzzard has a similar agenda and only a handful of places left so please contact us if you need to attend.

Microsoft Certified Partner Programme

Ai Solutions are proud to announce that, due to the continued support of their customers, they have re-qualified as Certified Partners in this major supplier's prestigious partner program. The programme allows the Independent Software Vendor to continue to supply solutions that minimise risk to their customers.

News from the HSE

As many readers will know, the signing of the new CDM regulations was delayed but is expected to have been completed by the time we go to press. This being the case, the ACoP will be issued and the regulations will be in force on 7th April 2007. As we have said on several occasions, the introductory period is limited in its extent. The majority of the legislation takes place immediately for new projects from that date.

Schedule of Events

Ai Solutions has a lot planned to keep our users well informed about what is happening in CDM and Asbestos Management and some dates for your diary to note are as follows:-

CDM ToolKit™ 2007 Workshops

We are deploying a new release of our software to come into place as the new regulations come into force in April this year. To support our end users in this release we will be holding a number of workshops prior to the release (February 27th, March 6th, 13th and 20th) at our office in Leighton Buzzard.

We will have an overview of the changes to the ToolKit CS™ system and how to manage your projects under the new regulations. We will also be providing PCs for end users to try out and get familiar with the new software. There will be excellent technical support for all attendees and users can query any issues with a member of the Ai Solutions Team.

This is a golden opportunity to obtain prior knowledge of the system before its release in April. The workshops will run from 9.30am through until 1.00pm and are free to attend for 1 person per customer licence. Extra attendees per client license can also attend (if slots allow) for an additional cost of £10 per person.

We can also offer a workshop at a customer's site for up to five people for £399 plus travelling expenses.

Book now to avoid disappointment as there are limited spaces available.

Ai Solutions Annual Conference

Our 2007 annual conference will be held in London on Wednesday 18th April 2007 at the Royal Air Force Club Piccadilly. The keynote speaker will be Richard Boland of the HSE in his new role as Head of Construction Operations, London and the South East. He is in the process of handing over his former role as Principal Inspector H&S Construction Policy where he and his colleagues have completed the mammoth task of revising the CDM Regulations which are now expected to progress to the Statute Books this year.

The seminar will centre on the CDM2 regulations and how our ToolKit™ Compliance Software can help manage compliance not only in internal departments but also across organisations using the technology of your choice. Dave Carr Managing Director of Callsafe Services and Tim Britton of AA Projects will also be joining us as guest speakers.

The morning seminar will include a buffet lunch and will cost £95 plus VAT with a discount for ToolKit™ software users. Watch future newsletters for more details.

IOSH Conference 27th & 28th March 2007

We are exhibiting at the Institute of Occupational Safety & Health conference at the Telford International Centre and hope to see as many of our clients as possible as well as meeting some potential ones.

If you would like more details please go to the IOSH website www.iosh.co.uk

Callsafe Newsletter

Our Partners Callsafe continue to issue their monthly analysis of health & safety issues which we recommend for your reading.

More Information

We regularly receive updates from our customers and contacts about changes to legislation, the latest rumours and so on. We try to be selective with what we pass on and acknowledge our sources as appropriate. If you have information of general interest in the Health & Safety, and particularly, CDM and Asbestos Management arena, then please let us know by e-mail if possible.