Important Dates and Events

International days, weeks and months are highlighted on the calendar and monthly sections below.

Sites should be aware of these important dates and events, and involve the workforce and/or community wherever possible.

Click on a link to find out more information about an event. You can also get ideas about how your site or company could get involved in important dates and events to interact with the community, raise awareness or make charitable donations.

For a full list of Scheme specific events, including Webinars, click here.

 

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October 2024

29

D.tec – Alcohol Webinar – Know Your Limits or Risk Your Livelihood

Alcohol abuse in the workplace can influence many things including safety, performance, absenteeism, and company image.

In this webinar they will highlight the truth about alcohol misuse and the impact this has on the workplace, test your understanding of alcohol units and share what to look out for if you suspect an employee is under the influence.

November 2024

1 - 30

Movember

Movember is the No.1 leading global organisation committed to changing the face of men’s health.

7

Irish Construction Awards

Royal Convention Centre, Dublin

The Irish Construction Industry Awards recognises, encourages, and celebrates original and innovative contractors, businesses, teams, consultants, and projects that demonstrate excellence in the built environment. CCS is a proud Partner of the Awards.

17 - 23

Road Safety Week

Road Safety Week is the UK’s biggest road safety event, coordinated annually by Brake and involving thousands of schools, organisations and communities each year.

 

19

International Men’s Day

International Men’s Day is an annual global event, which celebrates positive male role models and the impact they have on society.

December 2024

12

Christmas Jumper Day

Every year, Save the Children organises a fundraiser called Christmas Jumper Day – this is a great opportunity for anyone to donate to a great cause and have fun whilst doing so!

January 2025

1 - 31

Dry January

Dry January is an annual campaign organised by Alcohol Concern, encouraging a completely alcohol free lifestyle for a total 31 days with the aim to raise awareness of alcohol consumption and healthy living.

February 2025

4

World Cancer Day

This campaign promotes the research for curing as well as preventing the disease, upgrading the provided services to the patients, the sensitisation of the common opinion and the mobilisation of the global community against cancer.

March 2025

3

World Wildlife Day

This campaign aims to celebrate the many beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna, flora and living creatures, and raise awareness of the need to protect and preserve them.

4 - 6

Futurebuild

Futurebuild has been at the centre of the building industry for 14 years, establishing itself as the leading UK exhibition and conference for the sustainable construction and energy markets.

8

International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

22

World Water Day

This day can help to raise awareness of water usage and make a difference for the members of the global population who suffer from water related issues.

April 2025

7

World Health Day

World Health Day is coordinated annually by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

This day focuses on raising awareness of health issues with this year mainly focusing on issues surrounding Depression.

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