work opportunity

[Dean Lofthouse]

The council can simple draw up a very tight specification for all contractors, which states all the requirements, H&S , waste control, etc, its not rocket science.

 

This will open the work to far more contractors, more competition, better prices, OUR money will go further, so more work can be done or maybe lower council tax!, no sorry I'm being silly now.

 

That's how it happens for all other trades, for example Decorators.

 

Someone comes out at regular intervals to check the work is being done correctly and to spec and payment isn't authorised until satisfied

[skyhuck]

That's how it happens for all other trades, for example Decorators.

 

Someone comes out at regular intervals to check the work is being done correctly and to spec and payment isn't authorised until satisfied

 

Spot on! Dean.

 

Their is no more guarantee that an AAAC won't bend the rules, so they will need to be spot checked, re climbing groundie etc, as should all contractors, if it's in the spec.

[Quickthorn]

I'd imagine the purchasing department here have been advised what to look for in a contractor by their tree officers, and a lot of tree officers are in the AA and tend to toe the party line.

[Lee Winger]

Disgusting! makes me mad! now i've got the time, I/ we could get things moving with another trade org!

Somebody hit the nail on the head, councils and the like can't be bothered with the paper work or don't have the man power!

[Andy Collins]

Disgusting! makes me mad! now i've got the time, I/ we could get things moving with another trade org!

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Not knocking this Lee, but who is going to join yet another trade org? We have already said that there are too many already, fragmenting the industry. The AA is the largest and has possibly the most sway, the ISA is (globally) a far larger concern than the AA, yet is barely represented in this country. The RFS is out there somewhere, along with the FCA, why do not all these concerns get together and form a UNIFIED group to represent the entire tree business in this country, one voice that will be heard clearly. One voice representing all from arborists, to woodland, to forestry, right across the board. yes they would need separate committees for each target area, but it would be workable. There could be a Consultants section, a LP section, right across the board. The last thing we need is further fragmentation. Undoubtedly the AA may not be keen, the ISA may whimper, the CAS may just be heard, but this is what we need, combined power, and clear representation at all levels.

[Steve Bullman]

i represent myself

[Andy Collins]

i represent myself

And isnt a forum such as this just about the perfect tool to get a message across to the great and good of the Arb world?

[Dean Lofthouse]

i represent myself

 

Exactly!

 

Do we need to be in an organisation?

 

Actually, I must admit, I am in the AA, sorry to let the side down chaps.

 

Been a member for years now.

[Steve Bullman]

member or approved contractor?

[Dean Lofthouse]

member or approved contractor?

 

Neither, Home start and breakdown cover!