In commercial settings, most customers want to ensure continuity of business. The Sanicubic contains two separate pumps for absolute reliability and power. Each is fitted with a high performance maceration system and the two pumps operate alternately, ensuring even wear of the motors. In the event of inflow overload, such as a busy Saturday night in a city nightclub or a Sunday morning in a B&B, both motors run at the same time. And, if on the rare occasion one pump should fail, the other pump takes over, guaranteeing continuity of business and happy punters.

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Portakabin, the UK’s leading modular building manufacturer, has been awarded a major contract by Surrey County Council to provide around 20 new classroom buildings to help meet the rising demand for primary school places in the region.

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Modular Wiring Systems, a subsidiary of electrical cable manufacturer Tratos Ltd, has opened a new London office in the heart of the city.

Conveniently located in Farringdon, London, Modular Wiring Systems’ new office will help to further strengthen existing customer support with local connections, in addition to allowing Modular Wiring Systems to develop relationships with key contractors working throughout the capital.

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Off-site construction specialist, Yorkon, part of the Portakabin Group, has been awarded contracts in the education sector worth in excess of £12m to help meet the national shortage of school places.

A National Audit Office report has warned that 250,000 extra school places will be needed in England by 2014 to meet demand following the dramatic rise in birth rates. Inner London is one of the most acute areas and to help resolve the issue, Yorkon has been working with Enfield Council and Barking & Dagenham Council, using off-site construction to speed up the build process and respond to the urgent need for additional teaching facilities.

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The flexibility of the Sika Sarnafil single ply system lent itself to a bespoke and intricate roof crowning a landmark Exeter building.

With a 40,000sq ft footprint, Oxygen House is the impressive new headquarters for statistical research company, ATASS Group. Designed by Broadway Malyan architects, the building draws upon stadium and yacht design in reference to the work of ATASS Sports, and boasts a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ rating and an array of sustainable features.

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Sika Limited, global provider of construction solutions, has supported a new initiative to help provide apprenticeships for young people in Lambeth. The company has donated 1,500 hi-vis vests to the scheme, as well as provided free of charge materials to help complete the regeneration of Stockwell Community Centre.

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Modular Wiring Systems, a subsidiary of electrical cable manufacturer Tratos Ltd., has opened a new London office in the heart of the city.

Conveniently located in Farringdon, London, Modular Wiring Systems’ new office will help to further strengthen existing customer support with local connections, in addition to allowing Modular Wiring Systems to develop relationships with key contractors working throughout the capital.

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The Grimsby Institute Group has secured approval for £3.34m of European Regional Development Funds to lead an ambitious business support project on renewables, called GREAT. We are seeking suitably qualified business consultants/engineers to lead

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Chicago Pneumatic has launched a new smartphone and tablet compatible version of its website to provide customers in the construction industry with on-the-move access to the company’s latest news and product information. Thanks to the use of web responsive design, customers are also able to view the company’s website in a consistent manner regardless of the platform, be it a desktop computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone.

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