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NASC apprentice success in NCC awards accross the UK

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NASC member apprentices from across the UK have been recognised in the recent National Construction College (NCC) Scaffolding Apprenticeship Awards – with over 50% (13 of 24) of the 1st and 2nd year nominees across the whole of the UK.

NASC apprentices did particularly well north of the Border at NCC Scotland – with 83% (five from six) of the nomination places going to NASC apprentices: Maritime Scaffolding of Aberdeen had two of their employees – Kyle Norwood and Richard Moir – receiving runner-up prizes in the 1st Year Scaffolding Apprentice category. And Aaron Tracey (Interserve Industrial Services) and George Thomson (Cape Industrial Services) also both received Year Two Runner Up prizes.

Student architects have eco-studies taped thanks to ISO Chemie

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Foam sealing tapes are featuring in a research project at the University of Sheffield that's enabling student architects to understand better the benefits of eco-products used in construction and new build projects.

New construction industry training facility opens in Blackpool

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Construction industry training specialist Whitewaters Training Ltd has opened a new training centre in Blackpool. The centre offers top quality training and qualification assessment to individuals and companies working in the construction industries.

U Mole staff undertake indepth training at IBG

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U Mole (a division of Vp plc) recently undertook responsibility for the rental dealership across the UK for Germany-based IBG Hydro-Tech GmbH, manufacturer of the HydroCut range of milling robots, cleaning and lining systems (www.ibg-hydro-tech.de). U Mole’s responsibility currently covers the range of HydroCut robotic systems.

AMS launches e-learning asbestos awareness programme

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AMS Asbestos Management Services has launched a new e-learning programme that will help managers demonstrate staff competency in identifying and avoiding asbestos risk.