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Gutters ready for Autumn?

Every November SPAB (The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings) promote ‘Maintenance Week’ to encourage us to take a look at the buildings we are responsible for and consider spending a little time and money on their care. After all, we all expect regular maintenance checks to keep our cars in good shape – so why not our homes?

Gutters protect our buildings – our most valuable assets, whether ancient or not - Gutters manage the flow of rainwater away from our roofs, walls and foundations keeping them dry and preventing costly damage/repairs.

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Midlands Asset Finance appears in Parliamentary Review

Independent financial services broker Midlands Asset Finance has appeared in the 2017 edition of the prestigious 2017 Parliamentary Review, representing the finance sector.

The Derbyshire-based firm, which helps SMEs across the UK to access the funding they need to grow, has taken the opportunity to talk about how financial technology (fintech) has changed the lending market and transformed the way people do business.

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'MPBA Theatre' to feature at UK Construction Week 2017

The MPBA have  worked with UK Construction Week to present an ‘MPBA Theatre’ along with a speaker programme the features a number of high profile people associated to the industry – the theatre has been sponsored/supported by a number of our members: Elliott, Premier Modular, Actavo Pronto Paints and non- member Velux.

During the three days the MPBA Hospitality  Area will have industry experts to discuss and give advice on various topics to include Electrical training and requirements. Product ranges - what we can provide, and how to go about it, Energy Efficiency, Building Regulations, Health & Safety, Industry Training and much more.

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FSB networking event at Custom House

Riverside Inverclyde and The Federation of Small Businesses are delighted to announce their second co-hosted networking event to be held on 27 September 2017 at Custom House in Greenock.

Join fellow business owners and entrepreneurs over tea/coffee and refreshments in a friendly, informal environment at the newly refurbished Custom House, a Grade A listed building in the heart of Greenock. This is an opportunity to see the inside of this prestigious historic building, transformed into high quality office suites in a comprehensive £4.1 million redevelopment.

The theme of this event is “All Things Digital”. The event will give you an opportunity to join FSB Connect Networking and effectively develop and grow your business through their national network of events.

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Assure 360 – 21st century health & safety tool for the construction industry

Britain’s record as one of the best in the world when it comes to health and safety is hard earned. It’s no coincidence that, according to the HSE, in the year ending March 2017 deaths in the construction industry were at an all-time low, with only 30 recorded fatalities. Maintaining an enviable H&S record requires all those involved in the construction industry to ensure innovation is at the heart of their business.

The new Assure360 app is a powerful tool that brings H&S innovation into the 21st Century by providing a complete package that will transform H&S within construction businesses, including detailed real-time auditing and recording across all areas of safety management.

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