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HAVE A BLAST THIS FESTIVE SEASON...
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NFDC wishes all Members, fellow associations, suppliers, colleagues and friends of the industry a wonderful festive season and a happy and prosperous 2020.
NFDC AGM & Awards Luncheon - Are you excited yet?The festive period and Christmas holidays are just around the corner, and for many the New Year and January start may only just be on the periphery. But here at the NFDC we are looking ahead to the 2020 AGM and Awards Luncheon, which is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever before! Moving to an NFDC favorite and one of London's most prestigious venues, The Royal Lancaster London, the Awards Luncheon will be recognising and celebrating the industry's best and brightest talents in
style. Further upgrades for 2020 include two brand new Award Categories as well as an independent Judging Panel made up of Industry Experts. We're encouraging all of our Members to enter before 31st January 2020 - everyone is in with a chance of winning!
AWARD NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN - ENTER BY 31ST JANUARY!
Interested in becoming an official partner of the NFDC Demolition Awards? Sponsorship Packages start from just £250. Find out more online:
NFDC and National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) collaborate for Safer Working Practice NFDC CEO Howard Button and President Holly Price met with NASC's Stephen Allen-Tidy earlier this month for what we hope will be the start of a great working relationship, gaining expert insights as well as sharing knowledge on the best methods for use of Scaffolding within a demolition zone. Also present were Matt Phillips of Downwell Demolition and Nick Taylor of McGee Group, who together will help make up this expert working group. The group will continue working together into 2020 with
the aim to develop extensive Demolition Specific Scaffolding Guidance Notes and training to help keep the industry safe. With further announcements to make in the New Year make sure to keep an eye out for the NFDC and NASC's progress!
NFDC President attends CN Summit 2019Spread over the course of two days, Holly Price attended the CN Summit at The Brewery, London to participate in the topical debates which are gripping today's industry. With a focus on increasing value in the industry and paying greater attention to the environment, as well as our ongoing struggle with the skills shortage, the CN Summit was jam packed with plenty of exciting new ideas.
Build UK's monthly update reflects back on the Industry's response to the Government's proposed Immigration System, and has a look at their partnership with 'Open Doors 2020' which aims to encourage more of the younger generation into Construction. Also launched by Build UK in their newsletter is the new dedicated website 'Are you ready for Brexit?' which gives guidance on how to prepare your business for the upcoming deadline.
CITB Advertise Vacancies on three Nation CouncilsLast week CITB announced they were looking for 4 new members to sit on three of their Nation's Councils, with successful applicants playing a crucial role in shaping the future of UK Construction. Two positions are available in Scotland, one in England and one in Wales. CITB describe their councils as 'led by industry, for industry - a vital connection between CITB's Board and construction employers'.
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'FACHTAGUNG ABBRUCH' Conference 2020This year, the German Demolition Association will once again host their annual 'FACHTAGUNG ABBRUCH', taking place at Berlin Station, Luckenwalder Strabe, Berlin on 28th February 2020. With over 1,000 participants from a wide reaching 13 countries, you can expect to see many of Europe's top players for demolition & dismantling.
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L&SC Christmas Ball 2019 L&SC Chairman Simon Barlow's first Christmas Ball turned out to be a resounding success, with a tremendous £9,000 raised for Charity in the process! The nights' entertainment included a magician, singer, DJ and live music from the SuperGroup, who quite simply brought the house down. We would like to thank all who attended for helping to make it the most magical of evenings!
♫ More than you could ever know,
Make Howard's wish come true,
All he wants for Christmas is.... ♫
NFDC CEO Howard Button asks that everyone gives generously this Christmas. We still need your wood samples for testing...
The NFDC Media Pack for 2020/21 is now available online, with a range of advertising to meet your needs next year! With an ever growing readership, Demolition & Dismantling magazine, in both digital and print format, is the perfect platform to showcase your brand. New to this years' edition are exciting event sponsorship opportunities, so make sure to take a look at all that is on offer and book with us early.
S&NI ANNUAL LUNCHEON & AGM
Wednesday 12th February 2020Now in its 4th year, the S&NI Annual Luncheon is reminiscing on its 'humble' beginnings by going back to where it all started, Glasgow's Corinthian Club. With awe-inspiring design and architecture, the club makes for the perfect backdrop to what has become a staple in the Regional Members calendars.
| UPCOMING JANUARY REGIONAL MEETINGS |
MIDLANDS & WELSH REGIONAL MEETING & AGM Wednesday 8th January 2020 COPT HEATH GOLF CLUB, SOLIHULL
L&SC REGIONAL MEETING & AGM Tuesday 14th January 2020 CHESTERFIELD MAYFAIR HOTEL, LONDON
NORTH EAST REGIONAL MEETING & AGM Tuesday 21st January 2020 BLACK BULL INN, RICHMOND
NORTH WEST REGIONAL MEETING & AGM Thursday 23rd January 2020 HALLMARK HOTEL, WARRINGTON
The NFDC and NDTG Team will be taking a break for the festive season, with the office closing on Monday 23rd December at 5pm. We will be back up and running in the New Year on Thursday 2nd January 2020 🎄☃️
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