Richard Catt introduces readers to the latest addition to the CFA’s suite of member benefits:
the ‘Clear Our Workspace’ campaign.
Through my CFJ article this month, I’m delighted to tell readers about the latest addition to our suite of member benefits: the ‘Clear Our Workspace’ campaign. This initiative is designed specifically to address a significant challenge faced by our contractor members—maintaining clear and accessible workspaces on multi-trade sites.
Building on the success of our first ‘Winter Warning’ site conditions campaign (which helps members to achieve adequate heating on sites during the colder months) ‘Clear Our Workspace’ tackles another critical area: clear workspaces and uncontaminated subfloors.
Every UK flooring contractor knows the frustration of working in environments where multiple trades overlap, leading to cluttered workspaces and contaminated subfloors. Such conditions not only hinder productivity but also jeopardise the quality and integrity of flooring installations.
The CFA’s latest site conditions campaign offers a comprehensive response to this widespread issue. It provides a toolkit with several key resources to help raise awareness and foster better collaboration from main contractors and other trades on-site. Among these resources are a site poster, which can be printed and displayed on notice boards ensuring that all trades are aware of the requirements for a successful flooring installation.
A particularly innovative feature of the toolkit is an email footer designed to highlight the necessity of good site conditions. This small but effective tool can be used in daily communications to reinforce the message consistently. Furthermore, members will have access to section 2 of the CFA’s Guide to Contract Flooring, which provides best practice and references to British Standards to enable flooring contractors to perform their jobs efficiently and effectively.
The ‘Clear Our Workspace’ campaign and toolkit is not just about providing tools and guidelines; it is also about empowering our members to make professional decisions. Central to this campaign is the CFA principle of the ‘responsible no.’ This principle supports flooring companies in making the tough decision to delay installation if site conditions are not suitable. By doing so, contractors can avoid the risk of floor failure, which ultimately benefits all parties involved.
This new benefit is exclusive to CFA members, adding significant value to the extensive range of (tangible) benefits already offered by the association. By equipping members with these resources, the CFA aims to help them work smarter, not harder, ensuring that flooring installations are completed to the highest standards without unnecessary delays or complications. Supported by the independence and collective voice of the CFA.
The ‘Clear Our Workspace’ campaign exemplifies the CFA’s commitment to supporting our members with practical, effective solutions to the challenges they face on the job. By promoting cleaner, more organised work environments, we not only enhance the quality of flooring installations but also foster a culture of professionalism and collaboration within the construction industry. We encourage all members to take advantage of this new benefit and incorporate the toolkit into their daily operations to achieve optimal results.
Working on behalf of our members, and the sector, you will also see a social media campaign that will be aligned to the toolkit and will aim to raise awareness of this issue amongst builders, main contractors and the wider construction industry.
The CFA is a leading trade association representing the Flooring Industry. If you would like an application pack or further information on the benefits of membership, please contact the CFA.
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