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FPS Launches MSc. Bursaries – Promoting Geotechnical Engineering and Civils

The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) is pleased to announce the introduction of a number of MSc. Bursaries aimed at the promotion of Civil Engineering and in particular the specialisation…

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FPS Annual Awards – Rewarding Excellence in Ground Engineering

The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) has launched the FPS Annual Awards, which will celebrate excellence in ground engineering and the achievements of outstanding individuals who have contributed to the…

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FPS Revises Rig Track Loading Calculator

The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS), recognising the importance and safety critical issue of working platforms, has published a revision to its Rig Track Loadings Spreadsheet. The new revision incorporates…

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FPS Issues New PUWER Guidance - Includes BS EN 16228

The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) has issued New PUWER (Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations) Guidance, which incorporates the new European Standard for safety equipment on piling rigs…

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New Chair at the Helm of the Federation of Piling Specialists

The Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS) has appointed Alasdair Henderson as its new Chair. Alasdair Henderson, presently Divisional Director of BAM Ritchies, replaces Martin Blower who has completed his statutory…

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FPS Welcomes New Associate Members

As part of its on-going strategy to fully represent the geotechnical contracting sector, the Federation of Piling Specialists (FPS), is pleased to welcome four new Associate Members. The four new…

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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…

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Joint FPS – Crossrail Conference

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,…

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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…

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