Vickie Gibson joins Energy Assets in continuous improvement role

March 2013 in News, UK & Ireland News by Publisher

Energy Assets, the largest independent provider of gas metering services to the UK industrial and commercial sector, has recruited Vickie Gibson to its senior management team to spearhead the company’s continuous improvement of systems, processes and customer service.

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Smart Solution for Oxford University’s Saïd Business School

March 2013 in News, UK & Ireland News by Publisher

The second phase of Oxford University’s Saïd Business School was completed in July 2012 and will be officially opened in February 2013. The building’s striking appearance features a range of aluminium doors and windows from commercial systems specialist Smart Architectural Aluminium, designed manufactured and installed by Avdon Bristol Limited, a Smart specialist partner.

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Innovation and Dependability Delivered with Edinburgh Flood Defences

March 2013 in News, UK & Ireland News by Publisher

Flood Control International has recently installed and successfully tested flood barriers and floodgates for the ‘Water of Leith Flood Protection Scheme’ in Edinburgh. The design and build contract commenced in 2012 and includes a number of innovative floodgates as well as various lengths of demountable barrier.

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Estimating – A HISTORY Future Lesson!

March 2013 in News, UK & Ireland News by Publisher

It’s fair to say that the practice of estimating has been around ever since man made his first permanent shelter… whilst the process may not have been sophisticated, someone would most definitely have had the job of working out what equipment and materials would be required, the time it would take and the labour (or maybe number of slaves!) needed. And, of course, they would have been expected to answer the most important questions of all; how much is it going to cost?!

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Ensure your forklift is ready for winter with top tips from Toyota

March 2013 in News, UK & Ireland News by Publisher

Toyota Material Handling UK, understand how extreme temperatures can affect business operations, not only in terms of logistics and transport but also the implications on the reliability and operation of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.

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CROSSWATER LAUNCH NEW SUITE OF DIGITIAL MARKETING TOOLS

March 2013 in News, UK & Ireland News by Publisher

Crosswater, Bauhaus and Simpsons have launched a comprehensive range of Apple Brochure Apps available free of charge from iTunes Newsstand as well as a new line-up of page-turning interactive brochures on the Company’s group website. This significant investment in new marketing media will be a real asset for both the trade and the consumer and is the result of a year-long research and commissioning programme.

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YORKON COMPLETES CRANAGE PHASE ON SITE AT CAMBOURNE VILLAGE COLLEGE

March 2013 in News, UK & Ireland News by Publisher

THE FIRST APPLICATION OF ITS REVOLUTIONARY NEW OFF-SITE BUILDING SYSTEM.

Off-site construction specialist, Yorkon, has just craned the final modules into position on site at Cambourne Village College as part of a major project with Kier Construction to build the first new secondary school in Cambridgeshire for 30 years.

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Demand Continues to Grow for Vacant Property Security Services

March 2013 in News by Publisher

As a result of the continued slow-down in some areas of construction, especially in the housing sector, an increase in demand for vacant property services has resulted.

In a Sky News report recently, details were given of another slump in construction output, despite business confidence in the industry being upbeat this month according to the ONS. As projects are put on hold and properties lay dormant in expectation of a future up-turn, many industry professionals are relying on vacant property protection products and services to secure their assets.

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Grounded review on RHI

March 2013 in Heather Campbell, News by Publisher

The Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC) last month announced a review of the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Tariffs in response to concerns raised by the Ground Source Heat Pump Association (GSHPA).

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STERNBERG REED

March 2013 in News by Publisher

The volume of employment legislation that has come into existence in the last decade has been staggering. There seems to be a new development every month. Due to the constant state of flux, employment law has become a potential minefield for the inexperienced.

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