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Construction companies are being urged to embrace the digital revolution

Construction companies are being urged to embrace the digital revolution and put themselves ahead of the game to win lucrative government contracts.

The advice comes from Shropshire businesswoman Anita Bickerdike who fears some companies within the industry may be reluctant to use new technologies in particular Business Information Modelling or BIM.

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Jackloc crowned Leicestershire Small Business of the Year

Family-run company Jackloc, based in Claybrooke Parva, is celebrating its success after being crowned Leicestershire Small Business of the Year, at the prestigious East Midlands Chamber 2015 Business Awards.

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New system offers pioneering approach to construction skills management

Liverpool-based technology company, Human Recognition Systems (HRS), have developed a ground-breaking new system called MSkills, set to make the lives of construction workers safer. 

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NFRC celebrates impressive membership milestone

In September, the National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) reached 1000 trade members for the first time. The roofing contractor company who helped us to reach this milestone, DPM Industrial Roofing (UK) Limited based in Stoke-on-Trent, has followed in the footsteps of other like-minded companies who sought to join a reputable and established trade association.

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ICE helps industry enter the next phase of CDM 2015 effectively

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is calling on industry to ensure that it is equipped to implement the updated Construction (Design and Management) (CDM) regulations, as they move into a new phase, with full implementation required on all construction projects from 6 October.

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