/Inside BUILT/ – Birmingham’s new, time-saving builders warehouse

BUILT/ is Birmingham’s brand-new builders warehouse, conveniently located just off the A38 in Aston. It stocks everything you would expect to find at a trade supplier, from timber to tools, bricks to bathrooms, and tons more materials and essentials in-between. But BUILT/ is not your average builders merchant…

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MSA raises the safety bar with next generation technology at the NEC

MSA’s eagerly anticipated attendance at the Health and Safety Event (NEC, Birmingham, 10-12 April) will be its first exhibition at a major event since its acquisition of Latchways plc in 2015 doubled its global fall protection business. MSA has used this time to grow and expand its offering, cementing its place as one of the largest and most innovative providers of highly engineered fall protection systems in the world.

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New 25-year guarantee door furniture range from A Perry on the Horizon

A Perry & Co (Hinges) Ltd, a leading independent, family-owned British manufacturer and supplier, is launching its new sophisticated door furniture range, Horizon, created from premium solid forged brass components. The exclusive, precisely engineered range comes with modern classic designs, with a superior finish for extended life and a 25-year mechanical guarantee, unprecedented in its sector. The stylish collection will also appeal to potential consumers through its premium components and pricing which potentially delivers higher profit margins for distributors and stockists.

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Scott Wilson, Operations Director, Oscrete

Oscrete appoints new Operations Director

Oscrete Construction Products, a division of Christeyns, has announced the appointment of Scott Wilson as Operations Director.

Industry professional Scott Wilson has over 20 years experience in the construction industry and joins Oscrete to take on the role of Operations Director, currently held by Danny Kilgallon, who will be retire at the end of this month.

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Energy Connection: Metering Just got 75% Faster

If there is one sector in which unforeseen challenges can crop up, it is in construction. Overbooked crews, unexpected regulatory obstacles or simply old fashioned bad weather; all can stymie the best laid plans. But the icing on the cake for project managers is when someone – distracted by such challenges – forgets to book in a new power supply.

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BLU-3 APPOINTS SIMON FLINT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR

Leading infrastructure provider, blu-3, has appointed Simon Flint Business Development Director to support the company’s ambitious growth plans.

The appointment is part of the blu-3 strategy to build its company profile and enhance its position in new and existing markets including water, highways, energy, rail and marine. Flint will be responsible for strengthening relationships with various sectors and key stakeholders to further blu-3’s expansion strategy.

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£260m Retail Complex Protected by Advanced Panels

Meyer Bergman’s £260 million shopping and leisure complex, ‘The Broadway’ in Bradford, UK, is being protected by industry-leading fire panels from Advanced.

The Broadway is the latest UK retail venture for Meyer Bergman, which also owns The Bentall Centre in Kingston upon Thames and London’s iconic Burlington Arcade. It is home to over 570,000 sq ft of retail and leisure units, plus 1,300 parking spaces. Advanced protects numerous retail destinations around the world, including Westfield Stratford City, in East London, and Harvey Nichols’ Birmingham store.

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RENEWABLE HEATING INDUSTRY SUPPORTED BY PRE-INSULATED PIPE

The renewable heating system market continues to prosper and with installations expected to grow further in the next decade –  to achieve the 2020 target of 12% of UK heating being generated from renewable sources –  products to support these installations will be in high  demand.

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The Online Architectural Platform

We work online, but we’re not robots

Are you in construction and looking for reliable, cost effective architectural services? There are huge profit opportunities for companies that are able to provide design and planning services to their clients. The best part is, you don’t need to contract an in-house architect or designer, you just need us!

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BRETT MARTIN BRINGS DAYLIGHT AND A TOUCH OF CLASS TO CASTLE ORANGERY

For a new orangery at the majestic Ballyseede Castle Hotel in Southern Ireland, Brett Martin Daylight Systems has supplied a comprehensive Ritchlight skylights package helping to create a light, bright environment for guests and staff whilst at the same time blending beautifully with the character of this stately, listed building.

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