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If you’re the owner of a construction company or a construction manager, you’ll be familiar with the challenge of balancing on-site responsibilities with the demands of runnin g a business. Small businesses often struggle to make the budget stretch to cover all the resources they need; effective prioritisation is key. A business answering service may seem like a luxury, but here’s why we think it’s an essential investment that will deliver results and make life easier in the short and long term. Never Miss a Call or Lose Important DetailsConstruction sites are noisy places and it’s often impossible to respond professionally to incoming calls or even to hear the phone ring. …

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Construction Site Safety Guide: 5 Things You Need to KnowConstruction Site Safety Guide: 5 Things You Need to Know

Almost one construction worker is injured every day around the world when trying to perform their daily duties. It is a dangerous profession that comes with a lot of risks. However, this does not mean you cannot make sure you are safe when on the job. There are more than enoug…

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Go-ahead for £175m Cumbrian deep coal minePlans for the first deep coal mine to be built in the UK for decades will go ahead after the government decided not to intervene.

Mining facilities will be housed in domed structures to reduce their impact on the landscape

The £175m mine project to be known as Woodhouse Colliery got the thumbs up from the local council in May, but was…

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Government pumps £30m into modular house builderThe Government has handed Yorkshire-based ilke Homes £30m to drive up factory housing production.

Each home that rolls off the production line is fully accredited by Britain’s major insurers and lenders

Homes England’s cash injection will be used to turbo-charge production at the firm’s Knaresborough production…

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Heathrow expansion to pilot component tracking systemHeathrow Airport will use cutting-edge technology to track in real-time millions of components destined for its major runway expansion project.

New Siemens system will enable real-time tracking of components needs to deliver three runway expansion

The airport operator said the new tracking system would transform the way that major…

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Belgian plasterboard giant to build £140m Bristol factoryBelgian construction material group Etex is planning to build a £140m plasterboard factory in Bristol.

New factory will be built next to the existing plant in Bristol Port

Etex Building Performance, the dry construction arm of the group, will develop an advanced plasterboard manufacturing facility for its Siniat brand at t…

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ENGIE Chosen for £60million Rotherham Council contractEnergy and services
specialist ENGIE has been appointed to provide a £60million repairs and
maintenance service on behalf of Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council.

The contract, which begins
on 1st April 2020, will see ENGIE provide responsive repairs,
adaptations, void works and estate management services to 9,800 homes across
t…

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Building an Intelligent WorkplaceToday, smart
buildings are becoming more dynamic and tailored to individual requirements,
specifically within the office space. The ability to work remotely from just
about anywhere has put pressure on building owners to provide a desirable
environment and service. With the traditional set up no longer enough, the
workspace is enduring dramatic changes and…

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The Royal Liver Building to pay respects to fallen heroes with commemorative light displayLiverpool’s
most recognisable building, The Royal Liver Building, will pay tribute to the
Armed Forces, veterans and allies through a specially commissioned
commemorative light display.

Following on from the inaugural light show,
Flight, which launched this year’s River of Light festival,…

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What is powder coating?First developed in the 1960s, Powder Coating has become an
increasingly popular alternative to liquid paint, and now makes up over 15% of
the industrial finishing market. Versatile in its applications, long-lasting
and durable; powder coating is an ideal metal finishing method well suited to a
diverse range of projects and industries. 

But what exactly is powder…

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