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Gus Robinson Developments Ltd celebrates early contract wins in 2016

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GUS Robinson Developments Ltd is celebrating its 40th birthday with some early contract wins for 2016.

Deals worth in excess of £13m have already been secured for 2016/17, and Managing Director Steve Bell says the firm is well positioned going into the final quarter of this current financial year.

NASC set to attract smaller scaffolding firms in 2016

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The NASC has made a bold move to attract small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) scaffolding firms to the confederation – by reducing the minimum subscription threshold, specifically:

From 1st January 2016 a lower subscription tier has been created.
Companies with annual turnover below £1 million will be charged an annual subscription of just £995 + VAT.
Subscriptions for companies with a turnover between £1 million and £1,376,200 (the previous minimum annual turnover) will increase incrementally from £995 to £1,600 + VAT.

Award winning property professional to get University honour

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An award-winning property professional who became the first woman to hold a top construction industry role will receive a prestigious University honour next week.

Louise Brooke-Smith is set to be awarded an honorary doctorate from Birmingham City University recognising her achievements across the land, property and construction sectors.

Hope celebrates third anniversary by revealing South East development plans

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Construction projects across the South East of England will benefit from new operations being opened by leading British cement, concrete and aggregates supplier Hope Construction Materials.

On the anniversary of its third year in business, Hope has announced advanced plans to open new depots – and extend existing sites – in Dagenham, Southampton, Stratford (East London), Theale (Berkshire) and Woodham (Buckinghamshire).

NASC Apprentice of the Year 2016 winner presentation

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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.

Build UK welcomes new trade association member

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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.

Sustainable building design exemplifies city regeneration

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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.

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

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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.

Latchways bring engineering excellence to Dach und Holz 2016

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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.

Hopkins Concrete invests in the future of the construction industry

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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.

Innov8 secures Cheshire East Council framework agreement

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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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