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North England Build to showcase Northern Powerhouse influence

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On April 27th & 28th, the leading new construction show, North England Build, will open its doors to the leading construction companies in the north.

The show is focusing on construction projects and developments in the north and is a great chance to create new business connections and network with industry professionals across the UK. The event will feature the major contractors, suppliers, architects, developers and many more construction industry professionals from across the region.

Mobile tower lights – the industry speaks out on health and safety

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The potential danger of mobile tower lights as a health and safety hazard on construction sites and at outdoor events continues to be largely ignored, according to a new national survey unveiled this week (Friday 8 April) by Heimdall, the country’s fastest growing manufacturer.

The survey revealed that a staggering 75% of all those questioned agreed that mobile tower lights had health and safety issues, with 35% admitting they have had problems in the past, but researchers were shocked to find that – some 62% admitted that they had never received any kind of health and safety advice when handling this kind of equipment.

A-Safe take a ride on the Wall of Death in live televised world speed record

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Television daredevil and professional motorcyclist Guy Martin recently smashed the Wall of Death speed world record in a live broadcast on Channel 4 – and barrier specialists A-SAFE played an important role.

Guy reached a remarkable 78.15mph while traveling around a specially-built, barrel-shaped wooden cylinder at Mandy Airfield in Lincolnshire. The wall measured 37.5 metres in diameter and was constructed from metal shipping containers and lined with timber.

Company exclusively launches cost and energy efficient mobile welfare units

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Mobile Mini, a leading hirer of portable accommodation and secure storage containers, has strengthened its green credentials by launching a new range of industry-leading energy efficient mobile welfare units.

The company, with a network of 16 branches across the country, is now offering its construction industry customers the new Groundhog GP360 Fusionunit - the most innovative, cost effective and environmentally efficient mobile welfare unit of its kind.

NASC launches updated free scaffold specification template

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The NASC has launched an updated version of its user-friendly, free Scaffold Specification Template (Guide to Managing and Appointing Scaffolding Contractors) later this month.

This popular scaffolding guide was originally developed by the NASC and is designed “to improve the quality of scaffold structures erected on construction sites and other works of engineering maintenance in accordance with current legislation, guidance and protocol and to minimise the risk of accident or injury to operatives working on or near the scaffold and the general public.”