At a recent meeting of the Association of Fencing Industries it was decided that in view of the current difficulties in the economy as a result of corona virus a number of steps would be taken to assist smaller UK Fencing contractors. The AFI will assist queries from installers, members or not, the possible help […]Read More
The Association of Fencing Industries (AFI) is hosting it’s first event of the year at Wyboston Lakes conference centre, near Cambridge on Wednesday 26th February. The free workshop will start at 4pm with all members and non- members invited. This great location gives access to a lot of our fencing contractor, supplier and manufacturer members along with many potential […]Read More
You may have noticed that AFI is rolling out it’s first ‘New Member’ promotion! Membership of the organisation specific to the fencing industry is increasing rapidly as the AFI continues to grow its reputation and influence. New members joining for the first time in 2020 can take advantage of the fantastic offer giving a considerable discount against […]Read More
Over the first half of 2019 the Association has seen four of our long-term objectives start to take shape. First, our new website is due to go on-line in September and will offer several new features. Second, also in September, we are will be rolling out our first ‘new member’ promotion through Jewsons branches. Third, our […]Read More
Most people are familiar with the role of CSCS (Construction SkillsCertification Scheme) cards inconstruction. The process of certifying construction workers’training and qualificationsensures CSCS can play its part in improving standards and safety on UK construction sites. The Fence Installation sector has its own partnership organisation FISS/CSCS (Fencing Industry Skills Scheme). The Association of Fencing Industries […]Read More
UK FENCING MARKET WORTH OVER £1 BILLION Over the past six months the Association of Fencing Industries has carried out the first market research report of its kind to be completed within the last 15 years. In order to be treated as a major contributor to the UK economy by government and other policy making […]Read More
CSCS to withdraw 100,000 Construction Site Visitor cards Most people are familiar with the contribution made by the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) towards improving standards and safety on UK construction sites. For several years now the strategic direction of the scheme has focused on ensuring that all applicants achieve a nationally recognised construction related […]Read More
AFI is finally launched as the single unified voice representing the UK fencing industry. “ We would like to thank all former members of EFIA and FCA for supporting our merger last year” said AFI Board-member Bernard KilBride “and for carrying forward their subscriptions into the new year with AFI”. “The team at AFI HQ […]Read More
