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NASC urges Government to protect SME scaffolding contractors amid ISG collapse

Untitled design 11National Access & Scaffolding Confederation (NASC) is deeply concerned following the recent administration of ISG, the UK's sixth largest primary construction contractor. This unprecedented development has left hundreds of subcontractors and their employees facing significant uncertainty, with many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the scaffolding and access sector particularly vulnerable to potential insolvency.

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Construction industry ambassadors return to London Build Expo

16EFDE02 DSC 0850 002London Build, the UK’s leading and largest construction show will be back at Olympia London this November and this year it is doubling in size, taking over both the Grand & National Halls. Get ready for an unmissable two-days jam-packed with incredible content, networking parties, the UK’s biggest Festival of Construction and more. The show is co-located with London Build Fire & Security Expo.

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York Handmade plays pivotal role in stunning London development

YHB Cadence Sumner 2 Resize 002The award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has completed one of the largest and most prestigious contracts in its 36-year history.

York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, has supplied 300,000 specially manufactured bricks for a stunning state-of-the-art 16-storey apartment building at the rear of Kings Cross Station in central London.

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Veriforce CHAS partners with Quartix to enhance member benefits

chasvfVeriforce CHAS, the renowned UK-based provider of supply chain risk management services, is excited to announce the launch of CHAS Australia. 

Veriforce CHAS has partnered with Quartix, a leading provider of GPS vehicle tracking solutions, to offer CHAS members exclusive discounts on fleet tracking services aimed at enhancing driver safety, boosting compliance, and improving cost efficiency in the construction and trades industries.

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Ian Wright joins Boningale Nurseries

DScNMBdBoningale are pleased to announce the new appointment of Ian Wright as Business Development Executive.

Ian possesses over 30 years of experience and knowledge having worked in several nurseries throughout the UK focussing mainly on the commercial sector, all of which will benefit both Boningale and its customers.

One of Ian’s main objectives at Boningale will be to promote and manage our UK tree offering and production plans, using his previous extensive experience working with tree production nurseries we feel Ian will be best placed to push our development plans forward, and we look forward to updating our customers in the near future on progress and further development plans.

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