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Up, up and away - house development by Mick George

Mick George Ltd, all things Skips, Concrete, Aggregates and big construction plant or equipment, or at least until last year where the dynamics changed and the business introduced its Home and Garden range, tapping further in to domestic markets outside of their familiar territories.

That venture was just the start of things to follow. October 2016, saw the launch of Mick’s Mates the installation service for residential and commercial premises, which brings together the use of local, accredited tradesmen from various disciplines.

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Nationwide Platforms takes tracked boom division nationally

Nationwide Platforms, the UK’s largest powered access specialist, has more than tripled its fleet of tracked boom lifts after taking delivery of a further 64 machines. Comprised of 56 Hinowa and eight large Teupen tracked boom lifts, the investment ensures its customers have unrivalled access to one of the largest and youngest fleets of tracked boom lifts throughout the UK. 

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The safe way to work at height

Businesses whose employees routinely work at height appreciate that to comply with safety regulations they must use appropriate access equipment, yet those undertaking only occasional or seasonal activities may be unclear about their responsibilities.

Briggs Equipment has therefore come up with ten tips to help businesses hire the most appropriate aerial access machines, also known as Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs), to maintain a safe environment for their workforce.

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Environmentally friendly construction: What is it and why pay attention to it?

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

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?

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