Britain’s record as one of the best in the world when it comes to health and safety is hard earned. It’s no coincidence that, according to the HSE, in the year ending March 2017 deaths in the construction industry were at an all-time low, with only 30 recorded fatalities. Maintaining an enviable H&S record requires all those involved in the construction industry to ensure innovation is at the heart of their business.

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AFI has added two JLG 1850SJs – the world’s largest boom lift – to its Super-Set large machine hire fleet.

The JLG 1850SJ has a working height of 58.56m and its telescopic jib provides 82,000m3 of work area and a greater ability to reach up and over.

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Hobs Repro, a leading document, bid and tender management solutions provider, today announced that AEC sector companies will benefit from its new partnership with Qvidian, the leading provider of cloud-based content management and proposal automation software.  This is the first time Qvidian has partnered with a European company.

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Specialist subcontractor blu-3 has appointed Jim Southworth as its new Managing Director.

Southworth’s appointment is a tour de force for blu-3, bringing more than 40 years’ international experience in utility operations across senior roles in companies from United Utilities International to North West Water and Consumers Utilities Canada Limited.

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The former press and broadcast centre in London’s Olympic Park has been transformed into the one of the biggest tech hubs in Europe, with Brett Martin Daylight Systems’ Marlon Clickfix RL glazing system glazed with Marlon Clickfix 1040 polycarbonate, providing a low pitch rooflight which maximises natural light and creates a bright, appealing and naturally-lit environment for a range of businesses.

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Brett Martin Daylight Systems’ Marlon Clickfix1040 polycarbonate glazing panels in range of geometric shapes have played a significant role in the design of the Ice Arena Wales, bringing light and exceptional aesthetics to this stunning new world-class facility near Cardiff bay.

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All across the country, the way we buy and manage businesses energy is changing. As we build a modern energy infrastructure that is fit for Britain’s smarter, greener future, there has never been a better time for small businesses in the construction industry to get involved.

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– Up to £65 rewards up for grabs with top-brand partners –

VELUX® is offering its UK customers rewards, redeemable at a range of top-brand partners, each time they buy white-painted roof windows and flat rooflights during September and October.

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Hobs Repro, a leading document, bid and tender management solutions provider, today announced that AEC sector companies will benefit from its new partnership with Qvidian, the leading provider of cloud-based content management and proposal automation software.  This is the first time Qvidian has partnered with a European company.

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By Marcus Sutcliffe, managing director of Elite Systems

Thanks to the increased focus on modular buildings within the industry, more and more people understand the benefits of off-site construction.

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