NEWS
RECORD NUMBERS USE FREE CHAS JOBS RESOURCE
Supply-chain risk management expert CHAS is seeing record numbers of people using the CHAS Jobs Board as the UK continues to grapple with a severe skills shortage.
The CHAS Jobs Board is a free resource that allows clients to quickly and easily find accredited contractors and includes the facility to search by specific or multiple trades, desired assessment level, location and radius.
As well as helping clients find a range of skilled tradespeople, the CHAS Job Board enables users to find contractors accredited to the latest prequalification standards, including the construction industry’s elite standard for prequalification, the Common Assessment Standard. CHAS was the first accreditation body to deliver the Common Assessment Standard in 2019, which is now specified by clients including Balfour Beatty, Costain, the HS2 joint venture partners, Mace, Multiplex, Skanska and the Crown Commercial Service (CCS).
The facility to specify jobs by location and radius makes it easier to find local contractors, which can benefit the local community and enhance the social value of a project. Social value is a growing priority for businesses and one of the targets set out in the
STEEL BLUE OPENS UK-BASED OFFICE AND WAREHOUSE
Australia-based supplier of safety footwear Steel Blue has announced the expansion of its European presence with an office and warehouse in Sheffield, UK. The Steel Blue UK location is the company’s sixth warehouse after the Netherlands, USA, New Zealand, and two in Australia.
This expansion follows after years of groundwork taking Steel Blue boots across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Steel Blue’s plans to accommodate the UK operations with a dedicated office and stock were initiated by the vastly growing demand for Steel Blue boots in the UK market, the ambition to positively impact the local economy, and to reduce the carbon footprint with shipping efficiency. As a CO2nstruct Zero Business Champion implementing strategies in line with net zero goals is a priority for Steel Blue.
Steel Blue in the Steel City – It’s a Match.
The Sheffield office accommodates client meetings, staff trainings and flexible workspaces. The warehouse will allow for 14,000 pairs of boots dedicated to UK stock as well as accessories, POS material, merchandise, and brochures. With local stock and office, deliveries across the UK will be faster and customer service, sales and marketing support will be increased.
The product range includes men’s and ladies' safety boots, mid-cut or ankle-high, enhanced safety features
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government’s new ‘Gold Standard’ for public sector construction frameworks.
It is free, quick and easy for clients to sign up to the CHAS Client Portal, which gives access to the CHAS Jobs Board along with a suite of complimentary supply chain management and procurement tools. For CHAS Contractors, the CHAS Jobs Board provides access to work opportunities and is yet another benefit of CHAS membership, alongside access to e-learning resources, discounted fuel and training courses, business insurance and a free legal helpline. CHAS is also committed to helping contractors work towards higher levels of accreditation.
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such as metatarsal protection, and several colour choices. Featuring patented Trisole Comfort Technology, Ortho Rebound Footbed and supple leather, all Steel Blue footwear comes with a 30-day 100% comfort guarantee and six-month manufacturer warranty for a no risk trial.
Steel Blue is a 100% Australian-owned premium safety footwear manufacturer that continually innovates to provide comfortable, safe, and durable work boots. Established in 1995, Steel Blue is Australia’s leading supplier of safety boots and the only one to receive the Australian Physiotherapy Association endorsement. Steel Blue began exporting in 1996 and now services New Zealand, Europe, USA, Papua New Guinea, South-East Asia, West Africa, the Middle East, Trinidad and Tobago.
Call: 0114 3216 433 Email:
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