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im Hopkinson, President of the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) has warned that major construction and infrastructure projects will not be delivered unless the industry changes the way it works. Speaking at the annual BESA President’s Lunch, Hopkinson said that wider adoption of off-site construction methods and digital procurement would be essential to deliver crucial projects like nuclear power stations; transport infrastructure and housing. Revitalising delivery methods would improve productivity while helping to tackle skills shortages and could also alleviate payment problems, he added. Employers have “no option”, but to move with the times and embrace new techniques, according to the President, with the UK’s shortage of construction manpower fuelling “an off-site revolution”.
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“The UK’s major infrastructure pipeline and housing needs will simply not be achievable – unless we work in a completely different way,” said Mr Hopkinson, who is Managing Director of E Poppleton & Son and is serving a second year as BESA President.
“The UK construction industry simply cannot deliver everything competently in a world of increasing opportunities and demands for higher standards with a shrinking pool of resource and talent.”
He pointed out that building a third runway at Heathrow Airport would require more than 15,000 site workers, unless delivered differently, and that the two proposed nuclear power stations – at Hinkley Point and Wylfa Newydd – could each require more than 6,000 site-based technical staff. “These numbers are simply unsustainable. We must deliver much more of our product in a factory environment. This will give us a far better chance of finishing projects to a high standard and provide better and safer working conditions for our people,” said Mr Hopkinson. He predicted that, in the next two to five years, there would be a surge in the use of offsite and modular construction; much greater collaboration between organisations and professions; growth in the use of digital technology and procurement; and more (and more diverse) apprenticeships.
Electrical professionals
warned of fake IET Wiring Regulations on sale
he Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) is urging electrical professionals to ensure that they are using genuine copies of BS 7671:2018, The IET Wiring Regulations. The call comes as the IET has been made aware of a number of counterfeit PDF copies of its publications for sale and distribution through various channels in the past week.
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The IET is warning that following misinformation in these fake copies could be devastating for electrical professionals and the general public – with missing or corrupted information potentially leading to
unsafe work being carried out which could result in fire, electric shock or even death in the most extreme cases. To help combat the counterfeit activity, an official hologram has been placed on the inside front cover of the IET Wiring Regulations. The hologram contains the IET logo in two sizes and the word “GENUINE”. There are also extra identifiers, some of which can be seen with a magnifying glass.
For more information on what to do if you suspect you have a fake book please go to the IET’s website:
www.theiet.org
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Nominations open for the Pump Industry Awards
uBESA President, Tim Hopkinson, speaking at the annual BESA President’s Lunch in London.
He also told the BESA lunch that increasing the proportion of building engineering work completed off-site would make the industry more appealing to potential recruits.
recognised the best performing companies, products and people within the pumps sector. The BPMA (British Pump Manufacturers’ Assocation) has launched its 2019 awards with nine categories available to enter: uTechnical Innovation, Products (Sponsored by Process Industry Informer) uTechnical Innovation, Projects (Sponsored by Wilo) uEnvironmental Contribution of the Year (Sponsored by SPP Pumps) uManufacturer of the Year (Sponsored by Siemens) uDistributor of the Year (Sponsored by WEG) uSupplier of the Year (Sponsored by Xylem Water Solutions)
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or the past 18 years, the Pump Industry Awards have
uEngineer of the Year (Sponsored by World Pumps) uJudges Special Award (Sponsored by Tomlinson Hall) uLifetime Achievement Award (Sponsored by BPMA) The awards dinner and presentation ceremony will be on March 21st, 2019 at the Heythrop Park Country Resort in Oxfordshire.
To make a nomination, visit:
http://pumpindustryawards.com
olypipe, the UK manufacturer of underfloor heating systems, has launched a £250,000 training facility to inspire the next generation of budding heating professionals. The Doncaster-based firm held the official opening of the Polypipe Professional Development Centre (PDC) at Kirk Sandall in the town on September 25. The facility features specially-designed training spaces to give trainee and experienced plumbing professionals the opportunity to improve their practical skills. It is set to become one of the UK’s leading training centres for professional heating engineers, installers, plumbers and merchants. The courses on offer at the PDC include BPEC- accredited courses on installing warm water
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Polypipe opens £250,000 underfloor heating training centre underfloor heating,
apprenticeship training and guides to domestic ventilation product installation.
The PDC will also now be home to the technical design team and the new underfloor heating senior management team. Rachel Smith, Polypipe Underfloor Heating general manager, said: “We are naturally delighted to fully open this wonderful facility. We want to further strengthen our position as the market leader for underfloor heating solutions and a key part of that is the level of service and support we offer to our trade customers. Offering accredited training and development for heating professionals is a key part of that support.”
Tracy Richardson, president of Chartered Institute of
uTracy Richardson, le, President of CHIPE, presenng a plaque to Rachel Smith, Polypipe Underfloor Heang General Manager.
Plumbing and Heating Engineering (CHIPE), presented a plaque to
commemorate the centre being granted CHIPE- accredited status.
4 BUILDING SERVICES & ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEER NOVEMBER 2018
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