Environmentally friendly construction: What is it and why pay attention to it?
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Within the next 20 years, it is estimated that as a planet, we will reach our peak capacity for oil consumption. As global production of all oil decreases, demand continues to increase, and this is no different when it comes to the construction industry.
The construction sector and industries throughout the western world depend upon cheap crude oil for use within their manufacturing processes and the machines they use to implement these processes.
What is striking is that within the UK, construction accounts for 50% of all carbon emissions produced by machinery and production.
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I want to be part of it - by Mick George Ltd
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Business is very much on the up at Mick George Ltd, with the outlook seemingly positive across all areas of the company.
Within their ranks, they even have their very own Frank Sinatra, who aptly reconfigured the music hit 'New York, New York', applying the theme to Mick George Ltd this time around. And who wouldn't want to be part of it?
Midlands Asset Finance make key new appointment to its team in Yorkshire
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Independent financial services broker, Midlands Asset Finance, has enhanced its support for SMEs with the appointment of Paul Delaney as Business Development Manager for Yorkshire.
Paul (pictured) will be responsible for building new customer relationships in Yorkshire and will arrange funding transactions for real estate, invoice and asset finance working with our extensive panel of High Street and Challenger Banks.
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Dates announced for tall building fire safety events
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With a massive increase in tall building construction in mega-cities across the world, the fire industry must keep pace with developments and changes in fire risks. The Tall Building Fire Safety Network, which offers regular courses and conferences on Tall Building Fire Safety Management in locations around the world, has announced a full schedule of events for 2017.
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CIOB strengthens Build UK
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Build UK and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) are delighted to announce that CIOB is joining Build UK to become the first member from amongst the professional bodies.
Build UK was created to provide a strong collective voice for the construction supply chain and its continued fast paced growth demonstrates how the industry is coalescing around an agreed agenda and speaking collectively. By joining Build UK, CIOB is leading the way in driving collaboration and change to help the whole industry.