Latest news and updates from your Federation No images? Click here Dear NFDC Members, In this issue of NYCU, NFDC bring you all the latest Federation news, including an important 80th Anniversary event announcement, an interview with industry veteran Ron Callan and the usual round-up of industry updates. Stay Safe, | NFDC'S 80TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT | MEMBER ALERT: 80TH ANNIVERSARY EVENT IS NOW 50% SOLD OUT! NFDC look forward to welcoming you all to The Royal Lancaster, Lancaster Terrace, London on Friday 22nd October 2021 for NFDC’s 80th Anniversary Luncheon, which is already proving to be extremely popular! Tickets for this long awaited face to event have been on sale for one week only and are now 50% sold out, so please do book your tickets or tables early to avoid disappointment! All you need to do is complete this simple online booking form with your requirements. NFDC will be in touch in due course to confirm your booking and organise invoicing. Nearer the time, we'll check for special dietary requirements for your party. To keep everyone safe and to ensure we are following government guidelines, we have a maximum capacity of 350 - which is 50% of the total capacity for our function room at The Royal Lancaster. In addition to this, please be assured that tables will be spaced far apart and there will be up to a maximum of 10 people only per large table. Tickets are priced at £165 + VAT per person and tables for a maximum of 10 people can be reserved at a cost of £1650 + VAT. The drinks reception will start at 12 noon, with lunch served from 1pm. The dress code is smart/formal. | UPCOMING WEBINAR | For our third edition of Working Lunch Wednesday, NFDC will discuss ‘Go Smart’, the Construction Industry App for reading and checking physical and virtual CSCS smartcards using a smartphone, tablet or PC, highlighting the importance of ensuring operatives on site have the correct cards for the job. Join NFDC CEO Howard Button for an informal lunch meeting, where he will be chatting with attendees and answering all of your relevant questions. NFDC CPD points are available. | NDTG UPDATES | NDTG COURSE HIGHLIGHTS A full range of demolition training and course are available through NDTG, all at competitive rates with top quality trainers, and a full schedule of courses is available to download for June to Septemeber. Alternatively you can take a look at a selection of our top course highlights below. Click the button below for more information on all courses, or if you have any questions, then please call NDTG on 01442 217144 (option 2) or email hello@ndtg.training, who will be happy to help. CCDO DEMOLITION LABOURER COURSE DATE: TUESDAY 8TH JUNE VENUE: HEMEL HEMPSTEAD MEMBER PRICE: £165 + VAT ASBESTOS AWARENESS COURSE DATE: THURSDAY 10TH JUNE VENUE: HEMEL HEMPSTEAD MEMBER PRICE: £70 + VAT SAFE USE OF OXY/ FUEL CUTTING DATE: MONDAY 21ST JUNE VENUE: HEMEL HEMPSTEAD MEMBER PRICE: £160 + VAT | NEWSROUND | In NFDC’s 80th anniversary year, we’re aiming to catch up with as many of the industry’s greats as we can. You may have caught the tribute interview with former Midlands & Wales Chairman, Robin Powell, in the latest issue of Demolition & Dismantling magazine, but this time the spotlight is on Ron Callan - probably the demolition industry’s longest serving salesman with a 55 year record! Ron officially retired in January 2021, but admits he still ‘thinks with his Kocurek hat on’. Interviewed alongside lifelong friend Brian Carroll, Ron’s customers, industry friends and colleagues will enjoy this read. (All the better with a steak and a pint in you...) | ROUND-UP - LATEST INDUSTRY UPDATES | Just a note to remind eligible NFDC Corporate Members that CITB Consensus 2021 will be taking place. You’ll be receiving an explanatory letter about the Consensus process from NFDC next week. The Consensus survey itself will be released on 1st June and it’s key that we receive as many responses from levy paying Members as possible. Please help us to ensure the voice of the industry is heard and complete the quick, online survey as soon as you receive the link on 1st June. GREEN CONSTRUCTION E-BOOK With the global market for green construction growing and expected to reach £278 billion GBP by 2022, Autodesk Construction Cloud have released a new e-book which allows readers to learn more about:
Simply click the button below to download for free. THE 'NFDC AWARD' ANNOUNCED FOR BRITISH DEMOLITION AWARDS Up to 500 industry movers and shakers are expected to attend the British Demolition Awards 2021 on Friday 3rd September, where multiple Awards are up for grabs, laughs will be provided by British stand-up comedian Mick Miller and the evening’s proceedings will be compered by BBC and Colourful Radio presenter, Mike Shaft. Among the Award Categories for the industry event is an ‘NFDC Award’ and you’ll find more details about the Award, criteria and how to enter by clicking the button below.
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