Birmingham University proudly claims to be “the global university at the heart of an ambitious city” and – as befits one of the “Top 100” universities in the world – is in the midst of a 10 year campus investment plan costing £1 billion. The current phase, to be completed in 2021, will see the opening of facilities worth £365 million and the University has now announced Phase 2 of its capital masterplan, which outlines new projects between 2022 – 2026.
That makes the recent work that Weatherite Air Conditioning Limited has undertaken for the University even more significant: The design, manufacture, supply and installation of a new plantroom on their current project was a great order in itself but it will also hopefully open the door for many more projects in the future.

Prysmian Group, the acknowledged world leader in optical fibre core and fibre optic cable manufacturing, has dramatically revised the design of the Draka E-Series fibre cables, which form part of the Draka UC Connect cabling system.  The central tube of up to 24 fibre family of cables now comes with a 20% reduction in outer diameters, making it the smallest cable available in its class.

Draka, a brand of Prysmian Group – the world’s market leader in power and telecommunications cables and systems – is pleased to recognise NG Bailey’s IT Services business as a Technology Partner.  This partnershipwill strengthen the collaboration between the two companies on future product application and development.
NG Bailey, the UK’s leading independent engineering and services business, has been a Draka UC Connect Installation Partner for eight years.  As an Installation Partner, it is authorised to sell and install the Draka UC Connect structured wiring solution.  With NG Bailey IT Services having significant field experience, includingworking in close collaboration with a major telecom provider on initial trials in rolling out fibre into Multi Dwelling Units (MDUs), Draka has provided the company with access to its engineering teams as an authorised Technology Partner.  This will allow for greater collaboration between the two companies at a technical level.

Manufacturer achieves certification in an impressive nine months.

Armstrong Ceiling Solutions’ UK manufacturing facility has successfully migrated – in super-quick time – to ISO 45001 for its Occupational Health and Safety Management System.

Students up and down the country are doing degrees at their chosen university, while many of those taking up apprenticeships are experiencing work life for the first time, however in an age of diversity, is the fear of manual labour putting young people off careers in hire and construction?

A former farmstead on the Rosebery Estate in Midlothian, Scotland, which is being renovated to create bespokeluxury holiday accommodation, is using eco-friendly pipe technology from Flexenergy to enhance the efficiency of hot water and heating systems.

3M, the science-based technology company, has significantly improved breathing ease and comfort of its most popular reusable respirator,¹ the Maintenance-Free Reusable Half Mask, 4000+ Series. 

Toilet facilities claimed to be the busiest in London are now open again, but this time to everyone, following a complete transformation.

HellermannTyton is a leading manufacturer and supplier of quality products for cable management and network connectivity solutions – many of which are manufactured at the company’s multi-million-pound UK Plymouth factory.

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