MEMBER NEWS
CYMRU
New workplace recycling regulations On 6 April, new regulations came into force requiring all workplaces in Wales to separate their waste for recycling. The new regulations relate to “household-like” waste that businesses produce and do not include rules on disposing construction waste. Waste from offices will need to be separated for recycling, as will household-like waste produced on
(l-r) Ian Lowry, Minister John O’Dowd, Steven Nickell and Gavin McGuire
NORTHERN IRELAND
FMB Members meet with Infrastructure Minister
Minister was grateful for the “boots on the site” experience of the members to help bring about improvement. FMB’s reputation as the ‘go to voice’ of the SME building sector is recognised by government agencies, enabling the FMB to raise members’ issues at every opportunity. FMB Northern Ireland called on the Minister to deliver: clear investment to aid ageing infrastructure; and a forensic review of the failing planning system, which is underfunded and not delivering on agreed targets.
FMB Northern Ireland arranged a roundtable discussion with newly appointed Infrastructure Minister John O’Dowd MLA. Northern Ireland Director, Gavin McGuire, was joined by members Ian Lowry of Lowry Building & Civil Engineering and Steven Nickell of Nickell & Richmond Ltd who offered the Minister insight into the reality of NI water issues and the impact these are having on work and site development. Planning is within the Minister’s remit, so members’ experiences of the system in Northern Ireland was discussed. The
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CYMRU
Access funded “green” skills
Welsh colleges are offering courses to tradespeople to gain green skills. Courses are eligible for full funding by the Welsh Government Green Personal Learning Accounts. Contact your local college or the FMB Cymru team for details.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Promoting construction as a viable career
CYMRU
Member visit to the Tywi Centre
The FMB is working in collaboration with the Department for the Economy on a new careers bulletin to reach the next generation of Master Builders. The FMB’s Simone McAllister and Gavin McGuire visited members’ apprentices and learned about their positive insights into the industry. Simone and Gavin were encouraged when they found
FMB’s Simone McAllister with AMC’s Dessie and Niamh
Members of the Wales Board visited Tywi Centre in Llandeilo to learn about skills needed to maintain traditional buildings – solid wall buildings built before 1919 – which are prominent in Wales. The team at Tywi Centre is passionate about protecting historic buildings, raising awareness and providing training.
out about the apprentices’ sense of pride in the work they do. As the high-profile project continues, we will keep members informed on its progress.
CONTACT Gavin McGuire , FMB NI Director | Email: gavinmcguire@fmb.org.uk | Call: 07341 869 080
CONTACT Ifan Glyn, FMB Cymru and UK Senior Hub Director Email: ifanglyn@fmb.org.uk | Call: 07769 687 227
Simone McAllister , Membership Engagement Executive Email: simonemcallister@fmb.org.uk | Call: 02894 460 416
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