HVO becomes the norm at O’Donovan
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The chair of the COP 27 committee has pleaded with world leaders to step up and make good on their COP 26 pledges for action by 2030 following on from the devastating news that global temperatures rise is set to hit 2.5 degrees by the end of this century.
O'Donovan Waste has taken action to put the environment before profit and switched to using solely Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) biofuel for its entire fleet of 100 lorries. The first waste company to exclusively use HVO, O'Donovan has raised the bar in terms of sustainable working practices.
BP Mitchell lowers insurance premiums with new Durite camera kits
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An aggregates specialist has reduced its insurance premium and successfully fought ‘crash for cash’ claims after upgrading its vehicle camera systems.
BP Mitchell Haulage Contractors Ltd is a leading provider of aggregates for the construction sector. It operates more than 60 trucks, predominantly tippers as well as 10 mixers and five articulated vehicles. The Hatfield-based company, which produces its own aggregates, holds FORS silver accreditation.
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Construction and engineering apprenticeships for young Londoners
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An apprenticeship programme which will bring jobs in the construction industry to young people in East London has been launched through a partnership between New City College and Polyteck.
Construction and facilities management organisation Polyteck has teamed up with the college in a bid to tackle the shortage in trade roles across the UK.
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Construction students win awards at New City College presentation evening
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Construction and Engineering students were honoured at the annual New City College Student Achievement Awards presentation evening held during Love our Colleges Week at the Leonardo Royal London Hotel.
The celebratory evening paid tribute to excellence, hard work and determination – recognising those students who had achieved beyond expectation and often despite adversity.
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Find out about new risk management standards at London Build
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Visitors to London Build are invited to Stand E88, where you can meet the CHAS team and find out more about the construction industry’s latest risk management standards.
The supply chain risk management experts will be on hand at London Olympia from 16-17 November 2022 to discuss how they can help you stay on top of ever changing risk management standards and grow your business.
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