FPS Welcomes CITB Report Adding its Support for More Apprenticeships
The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) welcomes the Construction Industry Training Board’s (CITB) ‘Construction Skills Network’ (CSN) report, which predicts ‘…sustained growth from 2016-2020…’ adding its support to its call…
The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS), together with Crossrail, is holding a one-day Specialist Foundation Construction Conference focusing on ‘Lessons Learnt,’ on Tuesday 10 November 2015 at London’s Living Room,…
Careers in Geotechnical Construction Launched by the Federation of Piling Specialists
Recognising the growing skills shortage within the geotechnical sector and construction sector as a whole and the impact this will have on future development projects, as well as the wider…
FPS Lends Its Support to UK Centre for Research in Cities and Infrastructure (UKCRIC)
The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) is pleased to announce its support for the establishment of the UK Centre for Research in Cities and Infrastructure (UKCRIC), in particular the proposed…
FPS Sponsorship Supports Placements with Engineers without Borders-UK 2015
As part of its 50th anniversary celebrations, the Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) is pleased to announce its partnership with humanitarian organisation Engineers Without Borders-UK (EWB-UK), by agreeing to sponsor…
FPS Raises Awareness of Rig Instability through Over-Flighting
The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) has issued a Guidance Document that is designed to highlight situations where piling rigs can become unstable through over-flighting during Continuous Flight Auger (CFA)…
FPS Issues Safety Alert Raising Awareness of the Dangers of Poor Working Platforms
The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) is reminding piling companies to ensure that Working Platforms for rigs have been properly risk assessed, following a number of reports from its members…
HS2 Must Clarify BIM Expectations or Risk Restricting Supply Chain Engagement Warns FPS
With the recent HS2 Supply Chain Event [held in Birmingham on 5th November 2013] highlighting the importance of BIM use within all elements of the project, The Federation of Piling…
FPS Apprentice Scheme Delivers First Batch of Tomorrow’s Piling Operatives
The Federation of Piling Specialist’s (FPS) is celebrating the achievement of its first group of apprentices who, having successfully completed its Piling Apprenticeship Programme, are now in the best position…