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Giving the rising competition in the digital world, it is very important for brands to build a strong online presence and gain consumer trust. For contractors and businesses in the construction sector, establishing credibility is crucial to achieving long or short term goals. In order to build a loyal clientele, you need to consider a few key factors that can help gain consumer trust. When people are searching for such services, they are most likely to browse through websites before scheduling a meeting. So one of the first things that you need to focus upon is your digital presence as that can boost awareness and help people make the right decision. With a well-designed web page or application, contractors can make a positive impression on the …

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If you’re thinking of starting a home renovation project, your first concern may be the total cost. You don’t want to start the renovation work and stop in the middle because you no longer have the budget. The good news is you can quickly get renovation quotes from qualified and serious contractors in your area. How to Get Home Renovation Quotes from Contractors The rule of thumb is to get quotes from at least three contractors. As to how to do it, there are four methods you could try: Call the Qualified Contractors It’s easy to connect with many renovating businesses in Canada nowadays. All you need to do is search their contact numbers on the web. Once you get their number, you could …

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When you’re planning to create a room in your home, it is crucial to consider your budget, purpose, and, most importantly, space. You can’t just simply do renovations without thinking about these three things because you’ll be left disappointed if you do. Actually, it is pretty normal to create room and extra space that will be enough for you and your family. In fact, the most recommended way to create room is either through conservatory or loft conversion. We aim to help you choose what the best is for you through this article. Loft Conversions Essex and the Advantages it offers Loft conversions are an extra room or extension added into your house by transforming the space in the roof. This way, you won’…

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Hail is a common occurrence in many parts of the world, but it doesn’t frequently occur, which makes a lot of people happy the first time they see it. While it might be fun to watch tiny while balls fall from the sky, excessive hail can cause a lot of damage to the roof. No one thinks this can happen to them until it does. Having to deal with roof repairs is something that many people avoid doing because they don’t have the proper tools, the skills, and experience and time to do it. Some repairs can take hours to be complete. Do you have that time at your disposal? Probably not. But, hail damage to the roof is not the end of the world…

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Following a highly successful initial programme in early 2021, a second online Build Ayrshire programme which will guide local construction-related businesses on how to win more new, high-value work from Tier 1 contractors,is set to launch this February. Build Ayrshire, a development programme run in partnership with East Ayrshire Council, North Ayrshire Council, South Ayrshire Council is managed by hub South West, the public-private partnership of local authorities, NHS, blue light services and leading construction industry Tier 1 building contractors including Morisons, CCG, Cruden, Graham, Morgan Sindall, Ashleigh, Bam, Robertson and Keir. The programme is designed to support and help businesses in the construction sector in Ayrshire with ambitions to grow in a sustainable manner by developing skills and the internal capacity to take on increasing …

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A highly successful security industry entrepreneur is set to bring back jobs and future prosperity to the area where he grew up. Following the founding of his own technology-driven security business, Safer Scotland, in 2016, Ryan Clark, is scheduled to open its 6,000 square feet headquarters at Kelburn Industrial Park, Port Glasgow, early in 2022. The company’s new premises is currently being upgraded at a cost of £500,000 to a bespoke 12,000 square feet facility incorporating a state-of-the-art CCTV monitoring station, manufacturing/assembly, and administration space. In addition, while four people from Inverclyde have already been recruited, significantly more new jobs for local people are planned as a result of the ambitions of Ryan, and his highly experienced senior management team. The new …

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The Scotland and Northern Ireland Plumbing Employers’ Federation’s (SNIPEF) training arm, SNIPEF Training Services, (STS) working together as a task group with nine of Scotland’s colleges, has been shortlisted in the category of “Best Use of Technology in the Delivery of Plumbing Trainingâ€� by BPEC, the nationally recognised training organisation which is set to hold its Annual Awards for Excellence 2021 ceremony online on Wednesday 08 December. STS subcontracts off-the-job training to 18 colleges located across Scotland where around 850 apprentices are currently in training. The COVID-19 lockdown and the closure of colleges throughout the country, presented the challenge of ensuring apprentices remained on track to complete their Plumbing & Heating (P&H) Modern Apprenticeship (MA). …

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Maggie Wright, whose business, Airdrie-based Claymore Training, specialises in helping individuals achieve construction industry accreditations, has been announced Champion Business Award winner at hub South West’s twelfth Building for Growth awards event held online via Zoom last week. hub South West, the well-established public-private partnership of local authorities, NHS, blue light services and numerous leading construction industry Tier 1 building contractors, guided eight industry-related businesses over the course of its eight week Building for Growth programme in their quest to win more, high-quality work from Tier 1 contractors undertaking projects in the region. Ms Wright, who set up the business in 2015 won the accolade after a closely contested final event where many of Scotland’s Tier 1 Construction businesses heard …

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Day two of UK Construction Week (5-7 October) – the country’s largest built environment event – saw another busy day packed full of the latest innovations and products, networking opportunities and specialist seminars, gathering some of the best industry professionals all under one roof. Today’s theme was Wellbeing, which for many is more important than ever since the pandemic began. This theme focused on the crucial issues of diversity, health and wellbeing in construction, including mental health, and what can be done to tackle these both as businesses, and as individuals. Key highlights from day two’s line up included a keynote presentation by Richard Lee OBE, chief people officer at Willmott Dixon. There was …

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Eight ambitious companies from southwest Scotland are taking part in the latest highly successful hub South West, Building for Growth (BfG) programme which, over eight weeks, empowers them to learn from business experts, develop relationships with non-competing peer businesses, and engage directly with Tier 1 Contractors. hub South West, the well-established public-private partnership of local authorities, NHS, blue light services and numerous leading construction industry Tier 1 building contractors, is guiding the eight industry-related businesses in their quest to win more, high-quality work from Tier 1 contractors undertaking projects in the region. The eight participating businesses are: Parker Technical Services from Uddingston, Airdrie’s Claymore Training, Anderson Property from Hamilton, Emtec Group from Kilmarnock, and Dumfriesshire based businesses James G Findlay, Shaw Contract …

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