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Modular building specialists Actavo announce expansion and jobs boost

Actavo, the UK’s fastest-growing modular building company for the past three years (source Plimsoll Analysis), has expanded its presence with the opening of a new 120,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Hull, initially creating 33 new jobs.

The new factory, located at 30 Freightliner Road in Hull, will produce bespoke, state-of-the-art modular accommodation for a variety of sectors, including education, healthcare, construction, commercial, rail and defence. 

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Launch of FIS Skills Partnership and Approved Training Provider Network

FIS Skills, the specialist skills delivery capability of Finishes and Interiors Sector Ltd (FIS) are pleased to announce the launch of our Partnership and Approved Training Provider Network Programme – Phase 2. This exciting new development builds on the current strong body of Approved Training Providers (ATP’s) that already work with us.   Our aim is to provide full nationwide coverage of FE colleges and ATP’s across England, Wales and Scotland.  Partnership status will also include multiple stakeholders such as schools and national career services.

The development of this network is an important part of FIS Skills’ strategic objectives of attracting 1500 new entrants into the sector per annum. Building this network enables us to provide guaranteed quality training provision that allows a consistent quality new entrant pathway across all interior systems trades ensuring a qualified workforce within the sector.  

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NFRC launches Safe2Torch Guidance

The National Federation of Roofing Contractors (NFRC) have launched their Safe2Torch campaign. The focus of the campaign is new guidance, developed in partnership with stakeholders across the industry, which aims to reduce the risk of roof fires when using gas torches on roofs.

The Safe2Torch campaign will directly affect at least 50% of all the flat roofs installed in the UK.

Kevin Taylor, Head of Technical Services at NFRC says: “Roof fires caused by gas torches, no matter how minor, pose a serious threat to life, property, the image of the industry and possibly even the long-term future of torch-on as an accepted method of covering a roof. NFRC believe that by working together, fires of this nature can be prevented, which is why we have launched our Safe2Torch campaign.”

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Asbestos doesn’t have to mean Check Mate

As if the outright purchase of a property isn’t costly enough, but then lenders insist that a number of additional homebuyer reports and related surveys are completed to safeguard any investment. The majority of which are for things that ‘general joe-blogs’ knows little, or nothing about, or would be deemed to have little relevance to the actual sale of a property.

Regardless of which camp you reside, the reality is that these assessments predominantly look at the physical performance of certain variables, and how they may positively or negatively impact on the property itself; architectural, structural, drainage, and energy, to name just a few. 

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SnapIT - Aluminium guttering install made easy

The contemporary SnapIT extruded aluminium rainwater system from Rainclear Systems, the UK’s largest stockist and online retailer of metal rainwater systems, simply clicks together without the need for nuts, bolts or washers saving significant time and reducing any hassle at install.

So, whether you are a seasoned developer or are building or refurbishing your dream home, if you are looking for a long lasting, high quality aluminium guttering without any hassle when it comes to installation, look no further -  The SnapIT range of aluminium guttering fits the bill -  A quality aluminium gutter system, which simply clicks together.  

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