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Emergency repair work contract won by Novus worth £1.5 million
On February 12, 2014 by adminNovus has won a £1.5 million contract with Manor Estates Housing Association and Melville Housing Association in Scotland, with work expected to begin in April as part of a five year deal to provide reactive and emergency repairs at a host of properties across the Edinburgh and Midlothian area. The company will be carrying out
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Paint company sponsors world darts champion Michael van Gerwen
On February 12, 2014 by adminLeyland Paints has provided sponsorship to world darts champion, Michael van Gerwen, who beat off Peter Wright to claim his first success on New Year’s Day. The paint brand company will continue to sponsor Whitlock and Webster as part of its ‘Team Leyland’ for a third year running, with the players wearing the Leyland branding
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Audit checks crucial when taking on new subcontractors for projects
On February 10, 2014 by adminEque2 has talked of the importance of making sure that every subcontractor is audited before signing them on for a project to check that their reliability and quality of work is of a high standard. The company recommends linking subcontractors by software to ensure subbies are HMRC compliant and paying their insurance, to assess their
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Façade insert window launched in three formats from Schueco UK
On February 10, 2014 by adminSchueco UK has launched its AWS 114 façade insert window for use on stick, unitised and add-on constructions and available with large vent sizes, high levels of thermal insulation and the added option of Tip Tronic automatic actuator operation. The product is available in three formats including fully framed, structurally glazed and structurally glazed with
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Hybrid solar panel 4x more energy efficient than standalone solar PV
On February 8, 2014 by adminSolar Angel hybrid solar panel Solar Angel panel, developed by Natural Technology developments, is the first UK designed and manufactured hybrid solar panel to generate both electricity and hot water, has proved to be over four times more energy efficient than standalone solar PV, in tests at the Florida Solar Energy Centre (FSEC). After full MSC accreditation, Solar Angel will be launched at Ecobuild,