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Two days left until the first Building a Better Contractor Roadshow

21 February 2012

A reminder that the first of this years AIS Building a Better Contractor Roadshows will take place on 23 February 2012 at The Training Centre, British Gypsum, Head Office, East Leake, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE12 6HX from 3pm to 7pm.

To reserve a place complete and return the booking form.

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AIS President's Lunch

21 February 2012

Tickets are now on sale for the 2012 AIS President's Lunch, which is being held at the Dorchester Hotel, London on 12 June 2012.

Members are reminded to book early to avoid disappointment. To download a booking form click here.

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How is the recession affecting your business?

21 February 2012

NSCC, Building Magazine and CITB-ConstructionSkills have joined forces to research the current ‘state of the nation’ of the specialist sector in construction.

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Pre-order copies of the AIS Best Practice Guide - installation of suspended ceilings

21 February 2012

AIS intends to print a limited number of The AIS Best Practice Guide - installation of suspended ceilings (these will NOT be for re-sale).  Therefore, if any member is interested in purchasing bulk copies of the guide for their own purposes please complete the pre-order form and return by email to clair-mooney@ais-interiors.org.uk by Wednesday 29 February 2012.

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Employment rights for foreign workers cannot be ignored

21 February 2012

AIS members are warned that employment rights for foreign workers cannot be ignored, as the following article demonstrates.

http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2012/02/16/polish-workers-win-250k-payout-for-docked-wages/

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Design Prima - 29 February - 1 March

21 February 2012

Design Prima is taking place from 29 February to 1 March 2012 at the Business Design Centre, Islington.

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CPA State of Trade Survey results

21 February 2012

According to the latest CPA Trade Survey, the last quarter of 2011 was very challenging for the industry, with building contractors unanimously reporting that workload had contracted during this period. Unfortunately, the relatively depressed state of orders, suggest there is little improvement on the horizon.

Read the full report here.

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Marketing and Communications Committee

20 February 2012

AIS is looking for a contractor member to sit on its Marketing and Communications Committee. So if you have a passion for marketing, and are bursting with ideas then why not put yourself forward.

For more details contact Jane Cook on 0121 707 0077 or email jane-cook@ais-interiors.org.uk

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CPA Weekly Notes

18 February 2012

To read the latest weekly notes click here.

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CPA Market Trends

17 February 2012

To read the latest CPA Market Trends click here.

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