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Build UK welcomes new trade association member

Build UK has further increased its representation of the contracting supply chain with the addition of a new Trade Association Member, the European Fencing Industry Association (EFIA), from January 2016.

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Sustainable building design exemplifies city regeneration

In November, Eight Artillery Row was presented with the BDA Chairman’s Award at the 2015 Brick Awards.

Designed by Make Architects for clients Victoria Property Holdings and LBS Properties, this competition winning design proposed the refurbishment and extension of an existing 1980s office building in Victoria to provide twenty two private residential apartments over eight levels, plus ground floor retail space.

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Blyth Utilities acquired by Energy Assets for new multi-utility brand

Blyth Utilities is to play a major role in a new UK-wide multi-utility infrastructure brand following its acquisition (on December 10, 2015) by Energy Assets Group.

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Latchways bring engineering excellence to Dach und Holz 2016

World leaders in fall protection solutions, Latchways, will be exhibiting at Dach und Holz, Stuttgart (February 2-5 2016) in Hall 5, booth 206. The specialist manufacturer and supplier will be showcasing its portfolio of fall protection products for roofing and construction, many of which hold a patent for industry changing engineering and innovation.

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Hopkins Concrete invests in the future of the construction industry

Following the success of Hopkins Concrete apprentice, Sam Hughes, who has gained his Class One Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) licence, the Somerset Company is keen to encourage other would-be drivers to apply for the scheme. The South West concrete and aggregates business is dedicated to investing in the future of its workforce and champion the scheme as a great way of nurturing careers for local youngsters. 

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