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UKTC Presenting on the Evolution of 3rd Party Certification Schemes at the FSE 2024

Andrew Hutchison presenting Keynote at FSE

UKTC Presenting at the FSE 2024


We are delighted to announce that United Kingdom Testing and Certification (UKTC) will be presenting a keynote session at FSE 2024, focusing on the crucial topic of " Evolving 3rd Party Certification Schemes to Embrace the Golden Thread."


📅 Date & Time:

🗓️ April 30th & May 1st, 2024

🕒 15:45 - 16:45


In the dynamic landscape of the construction industry, adherence to the Golden Thread principles is fundamental for upholding project integrity and safety. At UKTC, we recognise the imperative need to adapt third-party certification schemes to seamlessly align with these principles.

Join us for an insightful exploration of how 3rd party certification can evolve to fully embrace the Golden Thread, ensuring the enduring integrity of construction projects.


Meet Our Speaker:


We are honoured to present Andrew Hutchison as our speaker for this keynote presentation. Andrew holds a master’s degree in engineering from the esteemed University of Glasgow and is widely acclaimed for his significant contributions to the field. With extensive experience, including spearheading the development of Scotland's inaugural fire safety laboratory and achieving ISO 17025 and 17065 accreditations, Andrew brings unparalleled expertise to our discussion.

In his role as Head of Technical Services at UKTC, Andrew leads the strategic development of new technical services and champions continuous improvement initiatives.



Do not miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights into the future of 3rd party certification schemes and their alignment with the Golden Thread principles.

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