BDA Press Releases / News

BDA Dinner Dance - 6th November 2010

Held at the MacDonald Burlington Hotel, Birmingham, this yet again proved that the BDA can party. Some 180 members and guests enjoyed a marvellous evening and raised £4,126.84 for the Midlands b...
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EN 791 Drill Rig Safety Standard - 11th October 2010

EN 791 the 1995 Standard for Drill rig safety has been undergoing revision for over 2 years. The European Committee responsible for the revision reached a milestone at its last meeting in Paris at t...
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BDA developing Land Drilling Sector Accreditation Scheme - 23rd August 2010

The need for enterprises that carry out ground investigation to become certified is shortly to be contained within new British Standards (BS 22475-2 and 22475-3). Read more in the BDA August Newslette...
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New Guidance / Standards for Ground Source Heating - 10th August 2010

Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA) and Environment Agency (EA) are preparing new standards and guidance for best practice in the ground source heating sector. What is happening should be read...
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BDA AGM & Financial Results - 9th June 2010

The BDA's Annual General Meeting was held on Wednesday 19th May at MacDonald Tickled Trout Hotel, Preston. Financial results for 2009 were presented and sadly reflected what many members are also ex...
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Eurocode 7. Is awareness now developing - 20th May 2010

Eurocode 7 affects everyone in geotechnical work. Do you carry out sampling, coring, SPT testing? You need to read our BDA May Newsletter. Also see Standards. ...
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Inclined Drilling. Protection against Rotating Parts - 6th May 2010

A BDA working party with the assistance of the Health & Safety Executive has produced a joint statement regarding the requirement under legislation to prevent access to rotating parts on inclined ...
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Skills Shortage in Construction Sector Holding Back Economy - 10th December 2005

The UK's chronic skills shortage is hampering productivity and holding back the economic recovery, business leaders believe. Kevin Green, chief executive of the Recruitment and Employment Conf...
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The BDA Welcomes Another New Member - Aspin Foundations Ltd - 18th November 2005

The BDA welcomes another new member. The BDA takes great pleasure in welcoming another new member - Aspin Foundations Ltd to our growing Association. We look forward to a long and fruitful r...
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New CSCS Cards - 17th September 2005

New CSCS Cards Have Immediate Impact Changes to CSCS cards relevant to new entrants and labourers which were introduced on the 1 July 2014 are already having a positive impact on the indust...
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BDA Driving Innovation Seminar 10th July 2014 - 10th July 2005

This seminar will be of interest to ...
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HS2 Market Engagement Seminar - 3rd April 2005

HS2 Market Engagement Seminar Date:17 April Time: 10.00 -12.30 Venue:The Roundhouse, Roundhouse Road, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8JE You are invited to atte...
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HS2 Market Engagement Seminar - 3rd April 2005

HS2 Market Engagement Seminar Date:17 April Time: 10.00 Ã¢€" 12.30 Venue:The Roundhouse, Roundhouse Road, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8JE You are invited to attend ...
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