1,000 workers protected with Bull’s alarm system
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Bull Products, a manufacturer of life-saving fire protection equipment, has recently protected 1,000 construction workers during the development of a £440 million shopping centre, thanks to its renowned Cygnus alarm system.
The Westgate Oxford shopping centre, which was completed in October 2017, comprises of prestigious global brands, restaurants, cafés and a cinema. During the two-year project, Bull Products supplied 400 of its Cygnus alarm systems which were fitted across 125 stores.
Tilbury Port earthworks by Mick George Ltd
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In Spring last year, plans were formulated for a major expansion at the Port of Tilbury, that will contribute towards the port’s growth strategy.
The site is already one of the largest in the UK, providing distribution and handling services, for a wide range of cargoes, specialising in paper and forest products, containers, construction and building materials, as well as grain and bulk commodities.
Its strategic location makes it the natural point of distribution, with 18 million people living within 75 miles of the site.
Newly formed APPG launches inquiry into workplace falls from height.
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The newly formed APPG for Working at Height, chaired by Glasgow Central MP Alison Thewliss and supported by PASMA, launched its first inquiry into the numbers of serious injuries and fatalities which occur as a result of a fall from height.
Over 30 industry stakeholders attended the launch on the 12th December, and along with MPs Kevin Foster and Alison Thewliss, took part in a wide ranging discussion about the key issues and the scope for the inquiry.
The inquiry will be open for evidence submissions from interested stakeholders until February 6th 2018. The APPG will consider evidence and develop a report and recommendations on how the frequency of serious injuries and fatalities can be reduced.
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SME owners in construction sector to miss festive celebrations due to work demands
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Almost a quarter (23%) of UK small business owners in the construction sector will miss Christmas celebrations this year due to business and work load commitments, according to new research from Ultimate Finance that is shining a spotlight on the personal strains that British SMEs are under.
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Skating on thin ice
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A 20 year wait to build a new ice rink on the edge of Cambridge is finally over.
The scheme on the Newmarket Road, Park and Ride site owned by Marshall Group Properties, has been able to progress, courtesy of a £1.85million loan to Cambridge Leisure and Ice Centre (CLIC) from the South Cambridgeshire District Council.