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FPS Supports Apprenticeship Degree

When it comes to understanding the piling and geotechnical sector, there is no real alternative to hands-on experience. Coupled with class-room study, real-world experience counts, which is why the Federation…

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FPS Announces support for Construction News 'Inspire Me' Initiative

The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) is pleased to announce its support of “Inspire Me”, an initiative of Construction News designed to promote the role of women as leaders in…

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The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) Supports Contamination Expo 2018

The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) is pleased to announce its support for ‘The Contamination Expo Series’, Europe’s largest event designed to showcase the latest environmental innovations that further the…

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2018 FPS Strategic Priorities

The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) has set out its strategic priorities for 2018 and 2019, which are a continuation of its existing strategy. Specifically: • Occupational Health & Wellbeing…

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Agreed Guidance Issued by FPS for the Handling of Specialist Geotechnical Operations

The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) has established and agreed guidance that covers the specialist geotechnical operations undertaken by its members and seeks to take the lead in developing safer…

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Update from the FPS Chair, Alasdair Henderson

As far away as the vote to exit Europe is, it seems Brexit is never far from the news these days as the various sides position themselves in the many…

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Cash Retentions - Support for Build UK and CECA

The FPS agrees with Build UK and CECA, that cash retentions cause significant issues across the supply chain. As alarmingly and publicly demonstrated by Carillion entering liquidation in January 2018,…

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FPS Supports Construction News 'Inspire Me' Initiative

The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) is pleased to announce its support of “Inspire Me”, an initiative of Construction News designed to promote the role of women as leaders in…

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FPS Occupational Health Standard

The FPS is looking at introducing its own Occupational Health Standard and to this end a survey was issued to all FPS Members in December 2017, which indicates support from…

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