INDUSTRY NEWS Inbrief
The UK construction sector's efforts to improve the health and mental well-being of its workforce have been stepped up with a full roll out of the Mates in Mind initiative. The programme is being delivered to the UK construction industry in support of the Health in Construction Leadership Group, and in partnership with a number of industry representatives and mental health charities.
www.matesinmind.org
Rehau is celebrating five years of manufacturing Rauvitherm in the UK. The product, a pre-insulated PE-Xa pipe for district heating, biomass, biogas and heat pump applications, has proven popular since its launch due to its combination of flexibility and low heat losses.
www.rehau.com
Eight graduates and six employers have made the shortlist in this year’s Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) Young Engineers’ Awards sponsored by Andrews Water Heaters, Kingspan Industrial Insulation, Swegon Air Management and the CIBSE Patrons. The Awards celebrate the industry’s best examples of young engineering talent.
www.cibse.org
To support its ambitious growth plans, Warmafloor, the specialist provider of underfloor heating (UFH) and cooling systems for commercial, public and residential buildings, has moved to new headquarters in Fareham, Hampshire. The company has also appointed Neil Iacobucci as Commercial Manager.
warmafloor.co.uk
WELLBEING SEEN AS CRITICAL TO ADDRESSING SKILLS SHORTAGE
he Building Controls Industry Association (BCIA) has called on the sector to embrace well- being in their business culture, to address the ongoing skills shortage. Well-being is a growing trend, and one which is here to stay. However, while research has shown it is vital in attracting and retaining individuals in their professional capacity, it is not yet a major focus on all business agendas. In this tough economic climate,
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there is increasing competition for talent across all industries. Understanding the impact of well- being will go a long way in not only attracting fresh new talent, but also in retaining industry stalwarts. An organisation that considers the
well-being of its workforce will be a popular choice as an employer. Indeed, it has been proven that employees who feel comfortable in their working environment will feel more loyal and connected to their organisation and will go that extra mile in their work. In 2016, sick days in the UK cost
over £137 million to businesses. With most individuals spending over 90% of their time indoors, it is imperative that our working environment brings out the best in us, rather than making us ill, unproductive or unhappy. Therefore, if well-being is embedded into the business culture, the building controls industry will reap benefits. This in turn will lead to a sustainable future and see the sector flourish.
In this technologically advanced
age, buildings are now expected to be intelligent. This needs to evolve to include smart working environments which can be adapted to the needs of individuals. Malcolm Anson, president of the
BCIA concluded: “As I see it, well- being is something that needs to be taken into account across the whole built environment. By being proactive and considering individuals’ needs, we can help address the country’s ongoing skills shortage.”
OVERCLEAN GAINS APPROVAL TO NEW STANDARD
and approved to this standard, being listed on the Red Book Live site
www.redbooklive.com Overclean chief executive Peter Reid said: “We are immensely proud to receive this approval. This is the first time in our industry we have a third-party approval giving clients peace of mind in their selection of a company who has competent trained staff and cleaning to a set high standard. This moves forward to improving indoor air quality in buildings.” Inspection, cleaning and maintenance of ductwork has become an important part of building facility requirements
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verclean has gained approval to the new BRE LPCB standard for inspection, cleaning and maintenance of ductwork systems. Overclean has been audited
to meet the growing need for better indoor air quality and building energy efficiencies. Insurance companies are aware of the essential requirement to undertake cleaning of ventilation systems to stop the build-up of grease and dust in ducts to prevent fires. Along with the regulatory law EC582, HSE requirements,
CDM regulations and BS standards, all building owners should be aware of their responsibility to the occupants of the building and ensure that regular inspection, cleaning and maintenance of ductwork is carried out by a competent accredited company. Overclean’s achievement endorses the company ethos
in training, high standards of cleaning and customer satisfaction.
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