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ASFP 2021 Passive Fire Protection Award winners

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The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) announced the winners of the 2021 Passive Fire Protection Awards, at the Association’s Awards Lunch at the Edwardian Hotel in Manchester on 26 November 2021. Broadcaster, naturalist and marine biologist Monty Hall presented awards to the winners in six categories, each recognising excellence within the passive fire protection industry.

The winner of theASFP Installation of the Year Award was Optimum Drywall Systems for its SCCC - Grange University Hospital project. As one of the largest passive fire protection projects in the South-west and Wales, this project presented many design challenges that were resolved with innovative solutions. It demonstrated that a positive collaboration of design, client, supplier and installation professionals can be achieved.

How to choose skip bins for disposal of construction site waste

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When you live in the middle of a city, you will find it difficult to dispose of construction wastes left behind by the contractor. Aside from common construction materials, you will also have to deal with many other kinds of detrimental wastes. The good thing is that skip hire services are now widely available.

A skip hire company can help dispose of construction wastes that are no longer recyclable. A skip bin helps store waste until collection agencies will dispose of them. Most construction wastes are huge so choosing the right skip is important. You can check the skip sizes at www.valleytrading.co.uk for more information.

Genuit Group steps up on digital transformation with Cobuilder

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Genuit Group implements a centralised data management strategy with the help of Cobuilder as part of its digital transformation.

In December 2021, the Genuit Group Plc (formerly Polypipe Group plc), a leading provider of sustainable construction products, signed a strategic agreement with the Norwegian software company Cobuilder to structure and standardise their product data, as part of the Group`s digital transformation strategy.

Large, medium, or small – which truck-mounted crane is right for your project

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Through the years, crane technology has advanced and evolved, and there are now many cranes that come with varying features and sizes. But it can be argued that one of the most popular kinds of cranes is the truck-mounted crane by virtue of its versatility and long lifespan, amongst other crucial factors. All the truck-mounted cranes available today come with a distinctly high power-to-weight ratio, and you can operate them in smaller areas without worrying about the crane's load. In addition, most truck-mounted cranes come with a mounted boom, and the truck-mounted crane's reputation remains stellar when it comes to safety, versatility, efficiency, value, reliability, and dependability. Many truck-mounted cranes specialists in the UK like PM Cranes will have extensive solutions and products available for you. if you are on the lookout for one for your site, here's how you can select the proper truck-mounted crane for your project.

Michelmersh releases 2021 Sustainability Report - Shaping Genuine Sustainability

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The Michelmersh Group is proud to release its 2021 Sustainability Report. The Report offers an insightful and detailed account of Michelmersh’s established sustainable practices and its plans for achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Michelmersh is determined to continue being the sustainable face of clay brick manufacturing and with the support of its Chief Executives, its dedicated Sustainability Group and Net Zero Steering Group, it has already undertaken numerous projects to minimise its environmental impact and increase its already efficient production methods with state-of-the-art technology, reporting systems and quality standards.