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A successful launch for the first Scotland Build Expo!

Scotland Build Expo 2015 took place on the 25th and 26th of November at the SECC, Glasgow. The leading new construction event focused on the Scottish Construction Industry, bringing together a large number of key industry players to engage, do business and network over two days.

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Construction IT firm in 100 most promising Oracle Solution Providers

Prōject EU has been awarded one of the top 100 most promising Oracle Solution Providers 2015 by CIO Review.  This reflects the leading edge work Project has been developing for clients on model office environments.  

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Duke presents major award to safety specialists

Safety barrier manufacturer A-SAFE recently received a visit from HRH The Duke of Gloucester to present the company with the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise.

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Wernick Group investment tops £35 million in 2015

The Wernick Group is delighted to announce the acquisition of Hewden’s fleet of portable accommodation for an undisclosed sum.

The purchase includes 4,000 unitsand four hire centres. Wernick Group’s Chairman, David Wernick commented, ‘This is another exciting part of the continual expansion of the Wernick Group, with £35 million invested in 2015 alone. These units are a fantastic addition to the Wernick fleet, and we look forward to continuing to provide a high quality service for Hewden’s existing customers.’

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Environmental benefits leads DALROD move into UV

DALROD (UK) Ltd is a specialist drainage services contractor that covers areas of the UK from North London to Newcastle. This family run company has over 30 years’ drainage maintenance experience that includes: 

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Structural Concrete Alliance announces 2015 award winners

The Structural Concrete Alliance has announced the winner of the 2015 Structural Concrete Alliance Award for Repair and Refurbishment asConcrete Repair Association member Bersche-Rolt for its concrete repair and coating works to the Barry Island Eastern Shelter in September 2014.

The award was presented to the company by broadcaster Huw Edwards during the Concrete Society Awards held at the Grosvenor Hotel, Park Lane, London on 4 November 2015. 

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Snap and share Hope's happy elves to win prizes!

Grab a photo of one of Hope’s special festive cement lorries, tweet it and you could win an all-new Apple TV!

Anyone can snap and share images of Hope Construction Materials’ new festive powder tankers – which hit the UK’s roads yesterday(7 December) – to be in with a chance of winning Apple’s state-of-the-art home entertainment unit or a host of runners-up prizes.

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Innov8 Safety Solutions secures role on landmark Liverpool RIBA fit-out

Merseyside based Innov8 is supporting a landmark Liverpool fit-out scheme to deliver the Royal Institute of British Architects’ (RIBA) new national architecture centre.

The Birkenhead-based firm has been appointed as CDM (Construction Design Management) Advisors for the project, which will mark RIBA's first exhibition space outside London, located at Liverpool's Mann Island.

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Demand grows for construction finance as Ultimate Finance hits record lending

Ultimate Construction Finance, part of the rapidly expanding Ultimate Finance Group, is enjoying unprecedented demand for its funding since the division started, with funds in use & committed funding lines at an all-time high.

In the last five weeks, it has funded three separate deals to sub-contractors amounting to more than £1m in committed funding and demand for its product is increasing each month.

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Graduates look forward to building a career at Redrow's newest office

Leading UK housebuilder Redrow has taken on a record number of university graduates in 2015 including two at its new Kent office.

The company recently reported another set of record annual results and, to help meet high demand for its homes, is investing heavily in the next generation of workers.

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Scotframe plays vital role in first Passivhaus in a Scottish university

Scotframe, one of the UK’s most technically advanced timber engineering companies, has been chosen to supply the main structural components of the first fully certified Passivhaus (Passive House) building in a Scottish university.

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