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Roman Limited introduce Decem Expressions

Roman, International market leading shower designer and manufacturer, has launched a significant innovation in digital glass printing on their wetroom panels – it is an exclusive technology to Roman.

Roman’s breakthrough on digital glass printing has been achieved due to a collaboration of technologies with digital print specialists Dimax.

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ECA meets Energy Minister as solar deadline approaches

The Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA) has urged Minister of State for Energy Andrea Leadsom MP to "rethink" proposed government cuts to solar PV subsidies, during a meeting on 21 October.

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Public sector procurement contacts - database ready to download

At Construct UK, they are continually updating and expanding their range of articles, databases and other resources for construction sales and marketing professionals.

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TATA Excellence Award for XERVON Palmers supervisor

XERVON Palmers Site Supervisor, Stuart Myers has been presented with an Excellence Award by TATA at their Skinningrove steel works on Teesside, in the North East of England.

The TATA award has been given in recognition of Stuart’s (and his XERVON Palmers team) efforts and support shown in providing expert scaffolding and access services in the first week of the current shutdown at the steel plant in the North East.

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Young engineers call on industry to step up to innovation challenge

If the construction industry is to respond to the rise of the digital economy, improve productivity and meet the ambitious cost and emissions targets set out in Construction 2025, it must kick start a culture where innovation is embedded at every level, according to a group of young engineers.

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Nationwide Platforms hosts record-breaking working at height forum

A record number of senior managers and directors attended the 2015 Working at Height Best Practice Forum.

More than 220 delegates from companies using powered access equipment in the UK went to the event, reflecting its growing importance as a forum for driving innovation and safety.

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One hundred days of helping from Hope Construction employees

This week, Hope Construction Materials’ employees completed 100 days of voluntary work, as part of the organisation’s “Hope for Others” initiative.  

The scheme, launched by the firm in 2014, sees Hope employees choosing to partake in charity work close to their heart, with the organisation offering two fully paid days leave to each employee per year.

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Evolve reveal how construction businesses can protect their bottom line

The construction industry is at the forefront of the UK’s vibrant business community; working in partnership with clients and suppliers to keep Britain at the lead of domestic and international markets.

But, those working within the construction industry have a lot more to contend with than just ‘building a better Britain’ (if that weren’t enough) and navigate a highly competitive marketplace daily both as vendors and suppliers.

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Industry benchmark event on BIM returns to ICE

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) BIM 2015 event opens its doors on 21 October, leading the conversation on BIM ahead of a crucial year for the UK construction industry and its public sector clients. From next year, all new publicly procured construction projects must be compatible with BIM Level 2.

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Allianz Park has Olympic Track covered for events

Allianz Park in North West London, home of the Saracens Rugby Club, has chosen carpet tiles from Heckmondwike FB to provide temporary cover for its 2012 Olympic training track, known as the ‘Olympic Bar’.

The 80m warm-up track used by Usain Bolt, Mo Farrah, Jessica Ennis-Hill and other top athletes at London 2012 was moved from Stratford’s Olympic stadium and installed at Allianz Park.

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