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Newcomer Redsky Solar nominated for first award

Redsky Solar has been nominated for a Solar Power Portal Award, recognising ‘best of British Solar expertise’ for the company’s first large-scale solar rooftop project.

Redsky was launched last year by leading building envelope contractor Longworth to capitalise on the group’s roofing expertise and offer solar installation by roofing experts.

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BIM Strategy ‘model’ yet another international award

News may have come through very late on Friday night but was definitely worth waiting for!

BIM Strategy Ltd, based in Darlington, has won yet another award at the prestigious Build Earth Live International BIM Competition held last week. This is the 3rd award in this competition for BIM Strategy and its associate company, Niven Architects. 

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Construction companies are being urged to embrace the digital revolution

Construction companies are being urged to embrace the digital revolution and put themselves ahead of the game to win lucrative government contracts.

The advice comes from Shropshire businesswoman Anita Bickerdike who fears some companies within the industry may be reluctant to use new technologies in particular Business Information Modelling or BIM.

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Jackloc crowned Leicestershire Small Business of the Year

Family-run company Jackloc, based in Claybrooke Parva, is celebrating its success after being crowned Leicestershire Small Business of the Year, at the prestigious East Midlands Chamber 2015 Business Awards.

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New system offers pioneering approach to construction skills management

Liverpool-based technology company, Human Recognition Systems (HRS), have developed a ground-breaking new system called MSkills, set to make the lives of construction workers safer. 

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