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Explore offsite zone to be showcased at Ecobuild

Ecobuild has announced that it will be partnering with Cogent Consulting, leading experts in offsite construction and Radar Communications, the organisers of the Explore Offsite series of events and conferences, to deliver a focused exhibition zone and series of offsite masterclasses for the 2017 edition of the show.

Explore Offsite at Ecobuild, in partnership with Offsite Magazine and the Offsite Hub, will be a dedicated show feature focused on supporting attendees in learning more about the exciting opportunities offered by offsite technology in the future of construction, through a three-day seminar programme and exhibition. By focusing on technology and product innovation, the extensive calendar of masterclasses and demonstrations will highlight the benefits of offsite technology across the built environment - from housebuilding to infrastructure.

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Acorn Scaffolding (Yorkshire) Ltd win NASC Innovation Award

The winner of the inaugural NASC Scaffolding Product Innovation Award has been announced at the confederation’s AGM as Acorn Scaffolding (Yorkshire) Ltd – for their impressive £1.8M 50m (w) x 20m (h) x 90m (l) ‘Acorn Super Structure’ temporary roof at the Creamfields Steel Yard event this Summer.

And a highly commended NASC Product Innovation Award has been given to TRAD Scaffolding Co Ltd for their revolutionary ‘Big Ben Braked Gin Wheel’ – designed to stop scaffolding loads plummeting from height.

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NASC Apprentice of the Year 2016 announced at AGM

The NASC announced the results of its Apprentice of the Year 2016 Award at its Annual General Meeting in Amsterdam on Friday November 25th – with Kier Phur (pictured) of TRAD Scaffolding Co Limited winning, Lisa Duncan of A & J Maintenance Support Limited named as runner-up and a posthumous special mention going to Mike Towell of Interserve Industrial Services.

A trophy and a cash prize of £500 will be awarded to Kier Phur, whilst his employer TRAD Scaffolding Co Ltd will also receive a trophy and £500 – to be spent on scaffolding training with a CISRS approved training provider in 2017.

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Midlands Asset Finance appoints four new staff to continue growth

Independent financial services broker Midlands Asset Finance has embraced plans for growth by appointing four new members of staff within the past two weeks.

The appointments come during a strategic period of development, as the business plans to launch its new online division early next year and further extend its geographical reach to clients across the UK.

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NASC 2016 AGM - busy agenda reflects high activity levels

The NASC held its AGM at the Grand Hotel Krasnopolsky in Amsterdam on Friday November 25th – releasing a range of news from the UK scaffolding industry trade body, including a record level of membership.

The busy agenda – reflecting the high activity levels of the confederation and its membership – included speeches from President, Alan Lilley (Commercial Scaffolding Ltd), Vice-President and Chair of the NASC Hire, Sale & Manufacturing Committee, Des Moore (TRAD Group MD), Training Director & CISRS Manager, Dave Mosley and NASC MD, Robin James, to a full audience of NASC contracting, hire and sales and information members.

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