CONTENTS JUNE/JULY 2020


OPINION 05 Alan Wilson on the importance of


working together during a crisis CORONAVIRUS 22


Working life after lockdown in the Chinese construction industry


NEWS 06 Supporting our Members with a 08 Helping the Scottish Government 10 More politicians add their support


30% refund on their annual fees develop a strategy for the future to our campaign for regulation CORONAVIRUS CORONAVIRUS 18


Find out more about the CICV Forum and its work


FEATURES 36


Join our pre-lockdown road trip to inspect a lighthouse


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APPRENTICES 40


T e new animation helping apprentices prepare for FICA


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Two Members reveal how they’ve been aff ected by the shutdown


How SELECT has been helping Members during the pandemic


SELECT Training moves online and into the virtual classroom


Helping colleges as apprentices get ready to resume their studies


Why collaboration will be key in recovering from the pandemic


What you need to know about safely reopening buildings


Rudi Klein discusses how to handle disputes after lockdown


Len Bunton gives his advice on contracts and payment issues


APPRENTICES 42 Introducing Kamilla Zajac in our


fi rst Talent of Tomorrow feature PRODUCT SHOWCASE


All the latest gadgets and gear to help you while you’re working


DIARY


Meet Sandra Bennett in our latest Getting to Know You feature


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