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Hoist & Winch designs bespoke electric winch system for ‘wet room’

gNvW1bYAmong many notable recent successes, Hoist & Winch Ltd has come to the assistance of a large UK plant rental company with a very specific request. The company wanted a bespoke electric-powered winch lifting system to raise and lower large vinyl-type sheets in a purpose-built ‘wet area’. With no challenge too demanding, Hoist & Winch stepped up to the task.

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CHAS becomes “Veriforce CHAS”

XDSFKUEFollowing the acquisition of CHAS by Veriforce in January 2023, CHAS has announced its company brand name will become ‘Veriforce CHAS’, reflecting its position as a key part of the Veriforce group.  

The products and services of Veriforce CHAS, including its accreditation offerings and certification, will continue to be known as ‘CHAS’. 

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New services and expanded footprint for VOLOCO as it eyes £1m turnover

VOLOCOoBpOJcr Construction Consulting which provides bespoke flexible services to the construction industry, such as quantity surveying, commercial support, cost management, design management and bid management, is expanding its footprint and key services ahead of 2024. 

Headquartered near Bristol, VOLOCO is growing its offering in the East of England, with new partner Adrian Green joining the Cambridge office as Commercial Consultant. Green brings over 30 years’ experience of measurement, procurement, contract management and dispute resolution in residential, restoration and pharmaceutical sectors. He has worked at City and Country Group and Larkfleet Homes Ltd, amongst others.

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GSHPA spearhead groundbreaking drilling standard and audit

andreasmileMCS and the GSHPA have combined their resources and expertise to pioneer a ground breaking Drilling Standard tailored specifically for the Ground Source sector.

In a concerted effort to improve industry excellence and bolster customer trust, an associated, industry-specific Drilling Audit has been meticulously crafted and is now readily available for registration by drilling companies. This comprehensive audit is designed to showcase competence and instil confidence among consumers.

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Babbage Building is key to University of Plymouth’s future success

CqmpKfCThe final part of almost £100 million-worth of development projects is now open to the University of Plymouth’s students, staff and visitors.

Weighing in at £63 million, the revamped and dramatically extended Babbage Building is now home to the engineers and designers of tomorrow.

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