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Get ready for the London Build Expo and a record-breaking speaker lineup!

speakerIn just one week, the largest and most exciting edition of the London Build Expo will open show doors at 9.30am on November 20th & 21st.

London Build, co-located with London Build Fire & Security Expo is set to welcome over 35,000 attendees from the UK’s leading contractors, architects, developers, house builders, civil engineers, government representatives, and construction professionals. The event will feature over 700 incredible speakers across 12 CPD-accredited stages, 450 exhibitors, 25 networking parties, jam-packed entertainment, DJs, and live music throughout the UK’s biggest Festival of Construction.

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E1 and Veriforce CHAS announce strategic partnership to enhance procurement

E1, the leading commercial construction procurement network, and Veriforce CHAS, the foremost supply chain risk management and contractor pre-qualification provider, are thrilled to announce a strategic global partnership aimed at transforming procurement processes in the UK, Irish and Australian commercial construction industries.

This collaboration brings together E1's innovative platform, which streamlines the tendering process and connects subcontractors and Specialty Contractors with Main Contractors or Hiring Clients, and Veriforce CHAS's expertise in health and safety pre-qualification, ensuring compliance and risk mitigation.

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What a brick! Steve retires after 36 years at York Handmade

8njgqKNSteve Pittham, the longest-serving employee at the award-winning York Handmade Brick Company, has retired.

Steve joined York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, when it was formed in in 1988. As Works Manager, he was responsible for running the company’s factory.

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The UK’s biggest festival of construction is almost here!

Festival of constructionLondon Build, co-located with the London Build Fire & Security Expo, opens show doors at 9.30am on November 20th & 21st at Olympia London's Grand and National Halls, promising an event like no other.

An industry favourite known for its award-winning festival experience, London Build is packing more into this year’s show than ever before. With a jam-packed 2 days of incredible content across the conference stages, exhibitors, live music, entertainment, and immersive experiences, attendees are in for an unforgettable two days.

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York Handmade plays pivotal role in stunning London development

YHB 25 Baker StreetThe award-winning York Handmade Brick Company has played a pivotal role in a prestigious new mixed-use development in the heart of London’s West End.

York Handmade, based at Alne, near Easingwold, has supplied 200,000 specially manufactured bricks for a stunning state-of-the-art development at 25 Baker Street.

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