HIGH PERFORMANCE TIMBER WINDOW RANGE FROM PREMDOR

The new range of FSC Scandinavian Redwood windows are available in a wide range of styles and specifications. Premdor timber windows are an investment that can last a lifetime, that is why all our products are factory finished as standard, surpass UK building regulations and supported by a series of performance guarantees.

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Schöck resolves thermal bridging and fire resistance issues in Dublin

Work is underway on the €15m redevelopment of Father Scully House in the centre of Dublin. The investment consists of two linked buildings and will result in 99 apartments providing affordable accommodation for older people.

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ECO2SOLAR MD NAMED ‘MIDLANDS ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR’

Kidderminster businessman and renewable energy pioneer Paul Hutchens has been named ‘Midlands Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the 2013 Midlands Business Awards.

Paul accepted his accolade from Shalini Khemka, chief executive of award sponsors E2Exchange and guest speaker Lord Karan Bilimoria at the prestigious award ceremony on Friday (1 February) at the Hilton Metropole Hotel (Birmingham).

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Vickie Gibson joins Energy Assets in continuous improvement role

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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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