Hoist & Winch performance reaches new heights in roof replacement project
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When a landmark building in Nottingham required the replacement of its fabric tensile roof covering, the subcontractor tasked with this critical work turned to the expertise of Hoist & Winch Ltd for the roof lowering and lifting solution. The eye-catching building, a former HMRC complex similar in design to London’s O2 Arena, is today part of Nottingham University’s Castle Meadow Campus.
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Abingdon & Witney College expands Bicester campus
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Abingdon & Witney College are proud to announce the expansion of their construction facilities in Bicester to meet the demand in the area. This significant growth reflects the College’s commitment to meeting the increasing demands of the local and regional construction sector, ensuring local businesses have a steady pipeline of skilled, job-ready apprentices.
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VM Elevators secures CHAS Elite certification
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VM Elevators, a leading independent lift and escalator specialist, has achieved CHAS Elite certification, reinforcing its commitment to safety, quality, and compliance. The award strengthens the company's ability to secure large-scale contracts, simplifies the pre-qualification process, and enhances its credibility in a competitive industry.
Construction project presses home the advantage of using Hoist & Winch
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To ensure the safe, effective and efficient transfer of plant equipment into the basement energy room of a new residential tower block in London, a major construction project leveraged the advantages of appointing Hoist & Winch Ltd as its supplier of turnkey lifting equipment. Tasked with meeting the requirements of a technically challenging brief, Hoist & Winch demonstrated why it has become the nation’s go-to solution provider of high-quality lifting systems.
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The new Central Digital Platform: What you need to know
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The government is set to launch its Central Digital Platform (CDP) in February 2025, aligning with the introduction of the Procurement Act 2023. Contrary to some misconceptions, the CDP does not replace the need for supplier prequalification, but it is being billed as a significant step in modernising public services, streamlining procurement activities, and opening new opportunities for suppliers, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Ian McKinnon, Chief Product Officer, Veriforce CHAS shares what you need to know.
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