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Secured by Design visits Strongdor

Industry-leading steel door manufacturer Strongdor Ltd opened up their factory to Crime Prevention Police Officers from across the North West to discuss the role steel doors can play in crime reduction and security solutions. Working on behalf of the Police Service throughout the UK to deliver a wide range of crime prevention and demand reduction initiatives to design out crime, Secured by Design visited Strongdor for their knowledge and expertise of steel door security solutions for new build and refurbishment projects.

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A new offshore wind turbine project comes to Norfolk

As part of their sustainability strategy, Constructionarium are in the process of decarbonising their site and projects, alongside launching new renewable projects. Friday saw the conclusion of one of their pilots – an offshore wind turbine project called “AngliaZero”.

Delegates construct a 7.7m high semi-submersible platform, mast, and turbine in a dry dock. After flooding the dock, the platform is towed into position to predefined co-ordinates. Once in the correct mooring location, the turbine is connected to land and commissioned into use. The output controls a domestic appliance in a “house” constructed as part of the project. The integrity of the system is checked and verified by a “Client” which draws the week’s learning to a conclusion.

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Complete Constructive Solutions: Fosroc to exhibit at London Build Expo 2022

This November at the iconic Olympia Grand building, Fosroc will be exhibiting at London Build Expo 2022 on Stand C18. The award-winning two-day construction and design show features over 500 speakers, live music and networking sessions and attracts the UK’s leading contractors, structural engineers, developers, architects and councils.

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York Handmade plays pivotal role in creating stunning new Yorkshire hall

The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in the construction of one of the most striking and elegant new-build houses in Yorkshire.

York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, supplied 55,000 bricks and specials to build Mowbray Hall, near Thirsk, a luxurious and sophisticated family home, with panoramic views across the county.

The contract was worth £48,000.

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LCB launches innovative commercial gas engineering apprenticeship

A new apprenticeship for Commercial Gas Engineering Operatives has officially launched at Leeds College of Building. 

The apprenticeship is the first of its kind in Yorkshire, and the first time the College has offered a commercial rather than domestic pathway for gas engineers. The training is aimed at individuals employed by gas, heating, and ventilation firms who specialise in business services.  

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CHAS teams up with SafetyCulture to help members improve risk performance

CHAS, the trusted expert in supply chain compliance, has teamed up with SafetyCulture, the global technology company, to provide CHAS contractors with discounted access to SafetyCulture’s digital operations management platform.

SafetyCulture’s platform empowers businesses to harness the power of observation to identify and reduce risk and save money while driving continuous improvement in safety and quality management.  

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Access 360 sets its sights on the future with new UK headquarters

Access 360, one of the UK’s leading access solutions manufacturers, will open a new headquarters in autumn in the West Midlands to significantly increase its manufacturing capabilities, facilitate greater bespoke engineering opportunities and reduce lead times.

Part of Tyman UK & Ireland, a division of Tyman Group, Access 360 provides construction professionals throughout the UK and Europe with roof, ceiling, wall and floor access products through its market-leading brands Bilco UK, Profab Access and Howe Green.

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ASFP launches new websites to improve global access to PFP support

The Association for Specialist Fire Protection (ASFP) has launched several new websites to reach out to fire safety professionals across the world. The new websites welcome visitors in their own language, signposting them to ASFP resources and information, including membership, training and technical guidance.

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New research strengthens case against cutting corners on EV charging safety

New research on behalf of the Electrotechnical Skills Partnership (TESP) has confirmed that projected demand for electric vehicle charge points (EVCPs) can be readily accommodated by the UK’s workforce of fully qualified electricians. These findings further strengthen the case against use of non-qualified and under-qualified personnel to undertake this safety-critical work.

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CHAS Common Assessment Standard becomes commonplace

CHAS Managing Director Ian McKinnon outlines how adoption of the Common Assessment Standard has gathered pace since its rollout began in 2019 with multiple major contractors now specifying the scheme and explains why now is the time for contractors who haven't yet taken the assessment to embrace the scheme.

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