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Baker Consultants helps Gladman to planning appeal success

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Gladman Developments Ltd has won a planning appeal inquiry for a residential development at Coalville, Leicestershire. The development of 180 new homes was initially refused by North West Leicestershire District Council in November 2014 and was subsequently examined at a public inquiry a year later. Baker Consultants provided Gladman with ecological advice throughout the planning process, carrying out comprehensive surveys, negotiating with the Local Planning Authority and giving evidence to the public inquiry.

A world first – publication of building information modelling for landscape

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Today marks the publication of ‘BIM for Landscape’, the first book of its kind to focus on the implementation of Building Information Modelling (BIM) processes in landscape and the external environment.

BIM is a process that will model all data relating to the design, costs and sustainability of a project from design through construction and operation. It will bring the practice of simulation and prototyping for the first time into landscape architecture, saving money and leading ultimately to better designs. The UK is a world leader in this field and the key objective is a 20% reduction in capital costs from the construction and operation of the built environment. It heralds a new chapter in inter-disciplinary relationships.

New depot signals Layher scaffolding commitment in Ireland

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The full benefits of Layher equipment are now being made available in Ireland. Layher Ireland has opened the doors of a new dedicated facility in County Meath to bring key advantages to contractors across major sectors, ranging from construction and house building to industrial maintenance and events.

Established as a subsidiary of Layher Ltd., the new facility is operating in both Southern and Northern Ireland. Under the management of John Carolan, Layher Ireland provides not only extensive stockholding of the Layher scaffolding and weather protection range, but will also offer training to ensure all users gain maximum benefit from their Layher equipment.

Metrotile gives new lease of life to the visitor centre at Parc Bryn Bach

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Lightweight steel roofing company Metrotile UK has completed the renovation of a leaking roof at the lakeside visitor centre of a countryside park in South Wales.

The innovative roofing solution was selected to provide a new covering for the building on Parc Bryn Bach, near the Blaenau Gwent village of Tredegar.

The previous porous roof tiles were found to be letting water into the café area and the popular facility now has an impermeable roof made of high quality lightweight steel tiles.

CP Electronics taking safe route to success

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CP Electronics, the market leading designer and supplier of lighting controls solutions, is celebrating the award of a prestigious international safety standard.

The London-based company is believed to be the first lighting controls manufacturer in the UK to become accredited to British Standard BS OHSAS 18001-2007.

Speedy launch new catalogue - in print, online and with all-new app

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Speedy are today launching their all new catalogue for 2016. With over 2,800 products and services available, across over 25 different categories.

The all new catalogue isn’t just helping people find the products they need. It is helping people access these items from wherever they are, in whatever way suits them best. This is thanks to the online version, which contains all 2,800+ products and services just as with print, and the all new app, available on iPhone, Android and Windows Phone.

UK Roofing Awards 2016 - winners revealed

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The winners of the UK Roofing Awards were announced at a ceremony hosted by BBC’s Steph McGovern at the Hilton London Metropole on Friday 13th May 2016.

The winners are:

Safety & Access - Celebrating 25 Years - Open Day

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On June 9th, 2016 at CATCH, Stallingborough, Safety & Access are celebrating 25 years of supporting industry with an update day at their Humber Training Centre.

The day features input from CISRS and NASC along with presentations from one of the largest principal contractors in the UK.

Safety barrier expert A-SAFE features in annual export growth league table

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For the second consecutive year, Yorkshire-based company A-Safe (UK) Ltd has featured in the Sunday Times Heathrow SME Export Track 100 league table, which lists Britain’s fastest-growing SMEs based on international sales.

NASC launches user-friendly SG4 You pocket guide (2015)

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The NASC has launched the eagerly-awaited, user-friendly SG4 You (2015) pocket guide further to publication of its core scaffolding fall prevention guidance note, SG4:15 ‘Preventing Falls in Scaffolding Operations’ – with support from BuildUK.

This convenient, but detailed 86-page A6 pocket guide is designed for scaffolding operatives and managers to use as a handy reference document whilst out on site and to support the main, detailed SG4:15 A4 management guide – which is available as a free download via the NASC website: www.nasc.org.uk.

Construction industry’s chance to pledge support for the Lighthouse Club

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Construction industry charity, The Lighthouse Club, is calling on firms and employees across the sector to vote for it to benefit from a £20,000 donation pot pledged by Hudson Contract to mark its 20th anniversary.

The Lighthouse Club is one of just four charities that can benefit from the generous initiative being launched by the leading construction audit, contract and payroll provider to celebrate its birthday and give something back to both the industry and leading good causes.

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