Construction National

NASC Apprentice of the Year 2016 winner presentation

NASC Apprentice of the Year 2016, Paul Howell has recently received his winner’s trophy and a cash prize of £500 during a presentation ceremony carried out at the West Yorkshire offices of his employer Complete Access (Scaffolding) Ltd (CASL).

The presentation was made by NASC Director of Training and CISRS Scheme Manager, Dave Mosley and Apprentice of the Year Scheme Judge and Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) Scaffolding Specialist Account Co-ordinator Diane Wood.

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Build UK welcomes new trade association member

Build UK has further increased its representation of the contracting supply chain with the addition of a new Trade Association Member, the European Fencing Industry Association (EFIA), from January 2016.

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Sustainable building design exemplifies city regeneration

In November, Eight Artillery Row was presented with the BDA Chairman’s Award at the 2015 Brick Awards.

Designed by Make Architects for clients Victoria Property Holdings and LBS Properties, this competition winning design proposed the refurbishment and extension of an existing 1980s office building in Victoria to provide twenty two private residential apartments over eight levels, plus ground floor retail space.

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Blyth Utilities acquired by Energy Assets for new multi-utility brand

Blyth Utilities is to play a major role in a new UK-wide multi-utility infrastructure brand following its acquisition (on December 10, 2015) by Energy Assets Group.

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Latchways bring engineering excellence to Dach und Holz 2016

World leaders in fall protection solutions, Latchways, will be exhibiting at Dach und Holz, Stuttgart (February 2-5 2016) in Hall 5, booth 206. The specialist manufacturer and supplier will be showcasing its portfolio of fall protection products for roofing and construction, many of which hold a patent for industry changing engineering and innovation.

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Hopkins Concrete invests in the future of the construction industry

Following the success of Hopkins Concrete apprentice, Sam Hughes, who has gained his Class One Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) licence, the Somerset Company is keen to encourage other would-be drivers to apply for the scheme. The South West concrete and aggregates business is dedicated to investing in the future of its workforce and champion the scheme as a great way of nurturing careers for local youngsters. 

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Innov8 secures Cheshire East Council framework agreement

Merseyside construction industry firm Innov8 is primed to deliver Principal Design Services for Cheshire East Council after securing the green light from authority chiefs.

The Birkenhead health and safety firm, which also has offices in Manchester, London and Edinburgh, has been appointed to the council’s framework for property-related consultancy services.

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Scotframe create a safe space for vulnerable children and young adults

It was a particularly special birthday party that Bob Davis held for his 26-year-old daughter Emily in December 2015 - a brilliant disco evening in the new safe play space that he and his team at Scottish charity Play Alloa have just created.

It was special for a number of reasons: Emily has had severe learning difficulties and mobility issues since birth; and companies such as Scotframe, the UK’s leading full kit timber frame manufacturer, and many others have pulled together to build the new haven for her and children who face similar challenges.

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How the digital workspace connects BIM and the Internet of Things

Much has been written over the last couple of years regarding the Internet of Things.

For the uninitiated, the IoT is a term that's been used for a few years to describe how physical machines and devices become connected to the Internet. In many cases, these connected devices can connect to each other.

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New ONS data confirms Northern Powerhouse promise

In a bid to get Britain moving again, Chancellor George Osborne has established the National Infrastructure Commission.

Chaired by Lord Andrew Adonis, former Labour Transport Secretary, the independent body will assess the UK’s infrastructure needs to encourage growth across the whole of the UK, and minimise the notable gap between London and the rest of the UK.

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