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 Major construction projects in the UK, such as HS2, are creating a shortage of skilled operatives of specialist plant equipment such as piling rigs
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Can a multifaceted approach plug the specialist skills shortage

The construction sector may be booming but where will the skilled staff needed come from?

06 July 2021

 Failure to keep a Working Platform Certificate up-to-date can have serious ramifications on a job site
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Working platform certificates - challenge them for safety's sake

The importance of checking Working Platform Certificates to ensure site safety

01 June 2021

 Can flexible working practices be adopted by the piling industry in order to attract new employees to the sector?
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Flexible working - The key to a safer work environment?

Can flexible working be applied to the piling sector and what effect will it have?

27 May 2021

 The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) has partnered with Timewise, a flexible working consultancy, to help develop a ‘Flexible Working Initiative’
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FPS partners with Timewise to exploring flexible working

FPS partners with specialist consultancy to consider flexible work options for the piling sector

21 May 2021

 The UK’s Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) has announced a new membership category – Reinforcement Suppliers – within its Associate Membership programme
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New membership category announced by FPS

Reinforcement Suppliers category now added to the FPS' Associate Membership programme

11 May 2021

 The Early Careers Group is an initiative established by the UK’s Federation of Piling Specialists to help youngster create a successful career within the industry
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Our future in our hands

David Major reflects on his two years as the chair of the FPS's Early Careers Group

04 March 2021

 The UK’s Federation of Piling Specialists has published its Guidance on Restricted Zones and made it available as a free digital download
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FPS publishes restricted zones guidance

Guidance on Restricted Zones published by FPS and available as a free download

16 February 2021

 The Federation of Piling Specialists is encouraging its members to make use of its electronic pile schedule as part of its strategy of encouraging digital construction
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E-pile schedule - A must for digital transfer

Contractors are being encouraged to use the FPS' e-pile schedule to help meet Eurocode 7

14 January 2021

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Geothermal Game Changer

Customer-inspired engineering leads to fieldwork simplified

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A Sneak Peek at the Future of Drilling Data

Drilling is the first step in an optimised mine value chain, so it is crucial to

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Gain Ground on the Competition

Rigs, tooling designed for direct push propel profits, production across industries

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Simplify your geotechnical Jobs

Multi-application drill rigs and enhanced tools boost productivity and profits.