Building made better with bimbricks.com
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MBH PLC remains at the forefront of industry innovation, by continuing to invest and evolve its manufacturing processes. At the same time, it leads the way in offering intuitive, informative and supportive product data through the most up-to-date construction technology procedures. Acting rapidly on the Government's Construction Strategy, published in May 2011, MBH PLC responded with its first range of clay products files. As the first brick manufacturer to introduce Building Information Modelling (BIM) files in the UK, it is now delighted to see a surge in industry support, acceptance and participation.
CISRS Supervisors & Managers refresher course goes live
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From the 1st March 2016 anyone wishing to renew their CISRS Scaffolding Supervisor/Manager card will be required to complete the newly developed refresher/CPD course.
The course has been developed for CISRS by Rick Statham Managing Director of Safety and Access Ltd. Following the recent successful completion of a Pilot course which was attended by scaffolding Supervisors from IBN Scaffold Access Ltd (Barnsley), High Peak Scaffolding Ltd (Buxton), CISRS Lead Instructors Tony Barry (NCC Midlands), Stuart Hemmings (WATA), Rob Nichols (Safety and Access) plus CISRS Scheme Manager Dave Mosley, all of whom are due to renew their CISRS Supervisor/Managers cards in 2016.
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Trent & Dove and Kensa Heat Pumps win National Housing Award
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Kensa Heat Pumps and Trent & Dove Housing have scooped the award for 'Best Client' at the National Housing & Maintenance Forum (NHMF) which celebrates best practice in social housing maintenance.
The goal of the National House Maintenance Forum (NHMF) is to set the standard for maintaining assets for social housing.
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New affordable fire alarms for construction sites
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This month sees the launch of two new site fire alarms from Bull Products, the specialists in safety and security for construction sites.
The Bull Site Siren systems are designed as stand-alone temporary fire alarms on construction sites. These affordable alarms are fully self-contained and can be used separately as a stand-alone device, linked by cable or linked with a radio connection.
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Safety sentencing guide points to need for effective OH&S management
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From 1st February 2016, the ‘Health and Safety Offences and Corporate Manslaughter Offences Guidelines’ could mean higher (and potentially unlimited) fines for companies and public sector bodies who fall short of complying with health and safety law.
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Uni to work with one of world’s top 50 construction firms
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The University of Huddersfield is to seal a close collaboration with one of the world’s largest construction firms, helping to develop its use of a vital new technology. There will also be major opportunities for research staff and students, including work placements and possible employment.
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BBA certification received for Resin Bound Surfacing range
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AddagripTerraco Ltd are delighted to announce that their Addaset, Addabound and Terrabound Resin Bound surfaces have all achieved BBA certification, making them the first and only Resin Bound Surfacing manufacturer to achieve this standard.
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Register now for Portable Sanitation & Welfare Expo 2016
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The only UK event dedicated to portable sanitation, liquid waste, modular buildings, and welfare industries.
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A-SAFE Scoop Notable Design award for innovative iFlex system
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UK safety barrier manufacturer A-SAFE has impressed judges at the esteemed iF Awards in Hamburg, winning the Product Award in the Industry/Skilled Trades category for the iFlex Barrier System.
The new range advances A-SAFE’s already world-leading series of protective barriers with improved impact performance and installation speed.
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Cool solution for cold store construction
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One of the UK’s leading producers of quality savoury and sweet pastry products has completed a £7.3 million investment in a state-of-the-art packing and despatch facility which benefits from the in-built strength and insulation afforded by XPS (extruded polystyrene) from Sundolitt.
Six warehouse safety tips from Linde Material Handling
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You need to be vigilant when working in a warehouse, with potential hazards lurking behind every corner. Recent stats from the government’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE) show that 142 people lost their lives in work-related accidents from 2014-15, and that’s before you take into account the commonplace and relatively smaller mishaps, like trips and falls - however mundane they may sound, they still have the potential to cause significant injury.
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