Handheld PID used for nightly monitoring of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) during on-site headspace testing of contaminated soil samples on railway contracts
Award-winning geotechnical company, BAMRitchies Limited, is using an Ion Science handheld Tiger photoionisation detector (PID) for nightly monitoring of volatile organic compound (VOCs) concentrations during on-site headspace testing of contaminated soil samples on railway contracts.

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The Charcon range of more than 200 commercial hard landscaping products has been delivered to market BIM-enabled, almost a year ahead of the Government’s June 2016 deadline.

With the largest and most varied BIM-enabled product offering in the commercial hard landscaping sector, Charcon has ensured that it is best placed to meet the needs of those specifiers who have adopted the technology ahead of schedule.

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Hampshire-based housing association, First Wessex is investing significantly in worker health and safety and customer care with a six-figure deal for more than 4,400 Hilti power tools.

The registered social landlord, which manages and maintains 20,500 high-quality, affordable homes in the region, and develops over 300 new properties every year, made the decision to partner with the global manufacturer to the construction industry based on several key factors, including productivity and cost effectiveness.

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Steel windows have long been admired by specifiers for their slim lines and unobtrusive looks. Aluminium systems companies have tried to replicate the ‘steel look’ with varying degrees of success – until now.

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Most public buildings have a fire extinguisher which is sensible considering that around 350 people die in fires in the UK every year. Yet 200,000 die from sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), and thousands of them could be saved if they collapsed close to a defibrillator. While CPR alone (chest compressions and rescue breaths) saves around 9% of people who suffer from sudden cardiac arrest, CPR and using an automated external defibrillator (AED) increases the chance of survival five-fold to 50%.

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New Internet portal for technical insulation materials
The CEFEP, an interest group of leading manufacturers for technical insulation, has announced the launch of its new website www.cefep.co.uk.

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Capital Safety, the world leading provider of safety solutions for workers at height has announced the acquisition of specialist manufacturer of tool drop prevention equipment, Python Safety, Inc.

Capital Safety’s industry-leading products, which include harnesses, lanyards, self-retracting lifelines, engineered systems and rescue devices, are sold through the globally recognised brands DBI-SALA® and PROTECTA®. The addition of Python Safety to the portfolio will support Capital Safety’s mission to bring every worker at height home safely by focusing on eliminating accidents from dropped tools.

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UK Specification, a business division of ASSA ABLOY UK presents Skyline as the cutting edge, minimalistic new ironmongery solution for the increasingly complex challenge of architectural hardware specification.

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H+H, leading manufacturer of aircrete blocks, has lowered the density of its High Strength and Super Strength Grade Celcon Blocks from 750 kg/m3 to 700 kg/m3. This has led to an improvement in thermal conductivity and lighter weight blocks. The change has been accredited by the British Board of Agrément (BBA) in a new certificate issued to the manufacturer.

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Details of the UK’s only asbestos management conference for public and private sector industry professionals have been announced by organisers Lucion Environmental.

This year’s ‘Asbestos the Truth’ Conference, hosted by British broadcaster and former ‘How’ presenter Fred Dinenage, will be returning to provide duty holders with practical advice and guidance on safely managing asbestos.

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