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potential exit from the European customs union and the single market without a transitional period could have a significant impact on supply chains says leading accounting, tax and advisory firm Blick Rothenberg.
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building materials used in the UK are imported from the EU. If the UK ceases its membership of the customs union, the cost of bringing building materials,
Alex Altmann, partner and head of the German desk at Blick Rothenberg, said: “The construction industry in the UK is dependent on foreign investment, overseas suppliers and European workers. “Over 60 per cent of all
machinery and other goods from the European mainland would significantly increase due to lengthy import procedures, potential duties and the administration of import VAT to be paid.” He added: “Not being a member of the single market could see free movement of workers being compromised and a shortage of the workforce would be the
result, leading to higher costs for companies hiring workers on UK construction sites. Nationwide, European nationals account for around 10 per cent of the UK construction industry’s workforce. On building projects in London this figure stands at around 40 per cent.”
The UK Government plans to invest significantly into infrastructure in the next 20 years, with projects such as HS2, Crossrail 2 and a new runway at Heathrow airport. The UK has also a dramatic housing shortage and as
reported in the media England alone requires about three million new homes by 2040.
Altmann said: “Many building projects in the UK are European ventures. From clients, investors and design teams to main contractors and specialised
craftspeople – the UK’s construction industry is largely based on the EU membership. Ultimately the loss of access to the single market could result in the UK being a less competitive player in the international construction industry.”
CIAT UK opens AHU and HVAC technology training centres
lobal water treatment and magnetic filtration manufacturer, Adey, has launched a new commercial division of the business, dedicated to providing a complete package of water management solutions and services for
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commercial heating and cooling systems.
The new division is headed by managing director, Ian Roberts (pictured) and brings together commercial industry experts with a dedicated and experienced sales team. Together they are focused on driving the adoption of magnetic filtration
technology, chemical water treatment and chemical and microbiological water testing to benefit large-scale and complex systems.
Roberts explains: “Adey Commercial provides a complete service, from start to finish. We have a team of external sales managers who are qualified to discuss with specifiers, contractors and distributors the advantages, and now requisite, for magnetic filtration and associated sealed system equipment in the commercial sector.
uPaul Smith, CIAT UK head of sales, pictured at the new company’s new Leatherhead training centre
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IAT UK is opening two new training centres to update customers on its latest air movement and air conditioning technology. The facilities, at Leatherhead and Stockport, include new showrooms for CIAT equipment and are part of the company’s drive to develop the practical hands-on skills of engineers involved in installing and servicing CIAT’s growing range of air-side and air conditioning equipment. CIAT is a part of Carrier, a leading global provider of innovative heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire, security and building automation technologies.
uCIAT UK customers and staff undergo training on the company’s new DX air conditioning range as part of the roll out
The training centres will operate alongside the existing UK training network of sister company Toshiba Air Conditioning, which has 13 dedicated facilities across the country, and augment CIAT’s global training centre located at Culoz in south eastern France, at the heart of CIAT's main manufacturing and research and development site.
Paul Smith, CIAT UK head of sales, said: “The new training centres and showrooms will enable specifiers, installers and service companies to get up-to-speed with the latest technology and gain hands-on experience with equipment and controls. The aim is to equip contractors to deliver outstanding service to their own customers.”
He added: “In addition to the training function, the new Stockport premises enable us to hold additional stock so we can react quickly to urgent product requirements for our customers. It will also have a trade shop and equipment collection facilities.”
The new Leatherhead and Stockport facilities will operate year-round, with a scheduled programme of courses supported by bespoke training to meet specific installer, consultant and end-user needs.
The Leatherhead facility will serve customers in the south of England, while the Stockport facility will support customers in the Midlands, north of England and Scotland. For more information, visit
www.ciat.uk.com
Polypipe Terrain renamed under plans to boost commercial construction offering
olypipe, the leading UK manufacturer of climate and water management solutions, has renamed one of its most recognisable divisions.
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multinational announced its commercial drainage division, Polypipe Terrain, will now be known as Polypipe Building Services to further enhance its standing in the commercial construction sector. Under the new moniker, which was launched in January, Polypipe announced it would be
expanding its range of products and services for its target market. Led by managing director Simon Howard (pictured), Polypipe Building Services will be home to brands such as Terrain, with a range of new products broadening the offer through 2019 and beyond.
“Our flagship Terrain brand has long been the number one choice in engineered drainage solutions,” Howard said. “However, our customers rely on us for far more than just product supply – it’s our technical expertise, our ingenuity in
fabrication and our focus on service that keep us held in high regard to consultants and contractors. “As Polypipe Building Services, we’ll not only continue to be the leaders in commercial drainage with our Terrain systems, but we’ll be able to apply our expertise and manufacturing capability to an extended portfolio of systems and solutions, enabling us to be a true partner on every commercial project that we touch.” As part of the move, the company added that its fabrication and customer
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“We know that effective magnetic filtration brings benefits for every system type, from small domestic to large commercial. However, the maintenance of larger systems has typically remained very traditional but slowly those responsible for these systems are switching on to the benefits magnetic filtration provides, especially when it’s adopted as part of a comprehensive water treatment and maintenance programme. “Given the size of these systems, they could reap the biggest benefits from the use of magnetic filtration and this is why Adey is working to drive its adoption across the board.”
Report highlights huge step change needed in SuDS delivery
drainage in England is currently a long way behind the ambition. Sustainable drainage systems (SuDS) are an important way of
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managing surface water runoff in built developments.
Partly or wholly natural in design, SuDS were first introduced to the English planning system in 2010. National planning policy encourages SuDS in all major developments ‘unless there is clear evidence that this would be inappropriate’, while as of January 2019, SuDS are mandatory in Wales for all new
developments over 100m2 .
But a new report by the Landscape Institute and Construction Industry Council highlights the huge step change still needed in this area.
experience services will be significantly enhanced, while new products and services will be launched later this year.
Over 95 per cent of local authorities report that the quality of planning submissions for SuDS are either ‘inadequate’ or ‘mixed’. And as of 2017, 25 per cent of local authorities had no formal SuDS policies in place, nor any immediate plans to implement any. This is putting communities under threat of surface water flooding as climate change
new report shows that the delivery of sustainable
continues to put pressure on our landscapes.
“The problems for LLFAs in delivering good quality SuDS are clear,” said Sue Illman, CIC Champion for Flood Mitigation and Resilience, past president of the Landscape Institue and co- author of the report. “At a time when climate change and sustainability are such prevalent issues, the shortcomings and
inconsistencies highlighted in this report are of real concern. “But the review also shows how relatively small changes in government guidance could provide better outcomes for communities and the environment.” The LI and CIC’s new report surveyed Lead Local Flood Authorities (LLFAs) - who are responsible for flood strategy, including SuDS - across the country. The research aimed to evaluate the current system, and how policy is (or isn’t) leading to successful SuDS schemes on the ground. The research shows that delivery is currently a long way behind the ambition. Only three per cent of authorities reported receiving adequate information to appropriately assess a planning application for SuDS. As for local authorities themselves, most are gearing up for more SuDS, but coverage is uneven.
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