INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED CONSTRUCTION CLAIMS COURSE RETURNS TO LONDON

Hewitt Construction Consultancy will deliver their 2-day Intensive Training Course on construction claims to construction professionals in London on 24 and 25 September 2014. The consultancy specialises in construction contracts and claims and delivers education training on these subjects under the banner of Claims Class. 

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New Multi-Utility NCO programme promotes skills over qualifications

The UK’s leading independent technical training provider launches new “Multi-Utility” Gas and Water NCO programme to provide a multi-skilled workforce for the Utilities Industry.

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White Paper calls to tackle £1 million a day cost to construction of theft and vandalism

White Paper outlines strategies for securing construction sites 

Theft and vandalism cost the industry over £1 million per day

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THE NEW PREMDOR RANGE GUIDE – ALREADY IN DEMAND

The new eagerly awaited, 164 page Premdor Range Guide for 2014/2015 is now available and is already being regarded by the Trade as the biggest and best ever.

With over 500 new products listed in this edition, the Range Guide reveals the most comprehensive collections of internal and external doors, window ranges and cubicle and washroom systems.

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Construction Industry Boom Mixes Up the Rental Industry

Housing boom spikes construction work up to highest in seven years

A new survey has revealed that the scope for growth within the housing construction sector has increased significantly since January 2009, showing very real signs of gradual recovery. Confidence among UK construction firms is the highest it has been in seven years, thanks to the growth experienced in the house building industry and the steady increase of house prices.

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Ultra Floor Gives Clean Bill At One of UK’s Largest Healthcare Providers

Ultra Floor’s Level IT TWO and Prime IT AR have been used refurbish the office and dispensary areas at the Healthcare at Home site in Burton-on-Trent.

Burton based bespoke flooring supplier, Micks Carpet Warehouse completed 1900m² of subfloor preparation and installation of PolyFlor X1 PUR vinyl and Gladiator carpet tiles using products from the Ultra Floor range.

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Working Safely at Height Starts with the Right Equipment

According to the Health and Safety Executive working at height remains one of the biggest causes of fatalities and major injuries. So it goes without saying that safety precautions and preparations are absolutely paramount when taking on any project that requires working at height. But where should you start and what do you actually need in order to be both protected and legally compliant? 

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500 machines, equipment and plant are stolen monthly

500 machines, equipment and plant are stolen monthly from construction and rural sites, and development, housing and regeneration projects will suffer delays and increased costs as a result.

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Powered Now research reveals most customers are unhappy with tradesmen

The latest Nationwide research tells us that UK house prices have grown 12% over the past year, with London price rises even higher. Due to the increase in property value, many are looking to maximise their investments by getting work done on their properties.

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SAVE TIME AND BOOST EFFICIENCY WITH PAPERLESS PROCESSES

Mobilengine has launched its leading mobile workflow solution to the construction sector, giving medium-large contractors the chance to boost efficiency by transferring traditional paper-based tasks to a mobile platform. 

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