ARCA joins Build UK - Working together to promote exemplary standards in the construction industry.

ARCA, the UK’s leading association representing asbestos removal contractors, is pleased to announce membership of Build UK.

The Association, which represents the interests of over 350 asbestos removal contractors and associated businesses, has attained membership with a view of working closely with Build UK. ARCA, dedicated to promoting safety and professionalism throughout the licensed asbestos removal industry, will work with Build UK to promote safe and effective management of asbestos across the construction industry.

“Health and safety of the workforce and also the public is critical during the removal of asbestos, a Category 1 carcinogen,” commented Steve Sadley, Chief Executive of ARCA.

“At ARCA we are committed to promoting safety and professionalism throughout the licensed asbestos removal industry, so we welcome the opportunity to work with other leading construction trades to ensure asbestos is properly managed throughout the extensive construction industry.”

“We are delighted to welcome ARCA into Build UK membership. We look forward to working with them to promote one training standard for asbestos removal and in doing so support the decision of the Construction Leadership Council for the industry to show consistency in qualifications and recognise card schemes carrying the CSCS logo,” stated Suzannah Nichol MBE, Chief Executive of Build UK.

“By working together we will be able to encourage like-minded professional people to work with us in the pursuit of exemplary standards of health & safety,” concluded Steve Sadley.