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The wait is over for cast aluminium colours – 26 colours in 7 days

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Heritage Cast Aluminium gutters and downpipes are a cost-effective alternative to Cast Iron being lighter and therefore easier to handle and fix; non-corrodible and durable with a life expectancy of 40 years and still 100% recyclable. The BBA approved in-house factory applied Polyester Powder Coated (PPC) Heritage Cast Aluminium gutters and downpipes in a choice of 26 standard colours are now consistently being delivered in 7 - 10 days.

Aluminium is already the low maintenance option for guttering but the factory applied PPC has a life expectancy of at least 15 years in heavily polluted areas and 20 elsewhere, and extends the life of the product beyond 40 years. Only periodic maintenance is advised; applying a warm soapy water solution to bring back the original appearance while checking for joint integrity and removing any accumulated debris at the same.

Alumasc’s VAEPLAN protects stunning development

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A new Alumasc VAEPLAN waterproofing membrane provides an effective, long-lasting roofing solution at Oyster Wharf, Mumbles, a stunning restaurant, retail and spa/gym development designed to transform and revitalise this prominent waterfront site at one of Wales’ most famous seaside destinations.

A full Alumasc warm roof system, with VAEPLAN’S proven durability qualities, makes it resistant to the Swansea Bay sea air - a key factor in the system’s selection.

Even ITV want a bit of Mick George Ltd

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You would be forgiven in believing that ‘Marketing’ is not usually of prime concern to those associated with the Construction sector. However, Mick George Ltd certainly defy that theory, and with good reason when you witness the phenomenal growth rates that the business is achieving.

A justified strategy, and one that the company continues to invest heavily in. Last year, Mick George Ltd launched a new retail offering which was supported by a fully integrated campaign across all media channels, including Adsmart TV.

Lavendon Group Finance Director – Changes and Appointment

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Lavendon Group today announces the departure of Alan Merrell, Group Finance Director, who will leave the business at the end of June after 19 years at the helm. Alan is succeeded by Tom Murray who joined the UK business, Nationwide Platforms, in 2016 as Finance Director.

Alan has been instrumental in guiding the organisation through major changes and challenges across its operating territories and geographies and is well respected throughout the rental industry for his pragmatic approach and experience.

Construction skills scheme extended after first year success

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An innovative scheme to attract more talent into the built environment sector is being extended after a successful first year.

Last year Gateshead College teamed up with a powerful partnership of architects, designers, contractors and engineering specialists to launch PlanBEE in a bid to tackle an industry skills shortage.

Ultimate Finance reaches £14m milestone in construction funding

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Ultimate Finance Group, a leading independent provider of finance to UK business, has now provided £14m of funding to SMEs through its Construction Finance product. This represents year-on-year growth of 75%, as of April 2017. In total, Ultimate Finance Group’s overall lending to SMEs is now £132 million, as it continues its commitment to invest in business growth in the UK.

Aecor/Safety & Access set the standards with Overseas CISRS scaffolding training

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Safety & Access Ltd are delighted to announce that after a further CISRS independent audit that the certified training centre in Kathmandu, Nepal has renewed its approval to deliver scaffold related training.

After a fantastic response from clients in the Middle East, Safety & Access are extremely proud to report that they have delivered training resulting in over 300 successful CISRS card holders and have extended the centre to accommodate 24 trainees at any one time and are have additionally gained accreditation to deliver the CISRS Advanced Scaffold Inspection Course.

The Hadleigh Timber Group have acquired Timbmet

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Meyer Timber Ltd are pleased to announce that the Hadleigh Timber Group have acquired Timbmet.

Founded in 1942, Timbmet is a leading supplier and processor of a range of hardwood and special products, having won the coveted ‘TTJ Timber Trade Trader of the Year Award 2016’. It will join Meyer, Panelco and Premium within the Hadleigh Timber Group.

Mick George Ltd celebrate their new website with a £5,000 giveaway

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With such hectic lifestyles, rarely do we get a spare moment, but when we do, we’re all guilty of reaching for our phone, tablet or laptop and subconsciously browsing the net to make sporadic purchases.

Which subsequently validates why online sales in the UK are now valued in excess of £114bn per annum. Kind of ironic, when you consider that many of us also share in common, the continuous disgruntlement at the lack of disposable income which we possess.

Ground-breaking ceremony for new student village

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A group of VIPs officially marked the start of construction work on a new student village in a ground-breaking ceremony at the University of Sussex yesterday (Wednesday 17 May 2017).

Professor Michael Davies, Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) at the University, and David Swarbrick, Managing Director of Balfour Beatty, were joined by the Mayor of Brighton & Hove, Councillor Pete West, and Maureen Chowen, the High Sheriff of East Sussex, at the site at Falmer.

Groundhog day set to stay at Mobile Mini following further investment

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Mobile Mini, a leading hirer of portable site accommodation and secure storage containers, with its global operations based in Arizona, USA and UK headquarters at Stockton-on-Tees, has made a further £1m investment into its range of industry-leading, energy-efficient, mobile welfare units.

The company, which has 16 branches nationwide, from Glasgow to Southampton, has continued to strengthen its partnership with South Wales-based Genquip Groundhog, and will see the size of its fleet of Groundhog GP360 Fusion units increase by 50% in the first half of 2017.

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