May 2013

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  1. Derbyshire firm's client and employee care key to surviving recession

    Derbyshire firm's client and employee care key to surviving recession

    A Derbyshire home improvements company has shown that nurturing the talent of its employees while providing impeccable client care has been pivotal to thriving during the economic crisis.

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  2. Rochdale empty homes programme enlists trainee tradesmen

    Rochdale empty homes programme enlists trainee tradesmen

    A drive to bring empty homes in Rochdale back into use is enlisting the skills of unemployed trainee tradesmen and women to carry out the work.

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  3. New technology produces 'carbon-negative' building block

    New technology produces 'carbon-negative' building block

    Suffolk masonry products manufacturer, Lignacite, has produced what it claims to be the "world’s first carbon-negative building block”.

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  4. Kiir and City of London Council launch apprenticeship scheme

    Kiir and City of London Council launch apprenticeship scheme

    The City of London Council has teamed up with facilities giant, Kier, to launch six new construction and facilities apprenticeships.

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  5. New Makita dust extractor works to exacting standards

    New Makita dust extractor works to exacting standards

    Makita has launched its new M-Class VC3211M dust extractor.

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  6. Revised PFF code of practice to benefit building site safety

    Revised PFF code of practice to benefit building site safety

    The new code of practice from the Precast Flooring Federation will help to maintain standards on the UK’s construction sites.

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  7. Young plumber named best in Wales at SkillPLUMB Wales

    Young plumber named best in Wales at SkillPLUMB Wales

    A young Welsh plumber will represent his country at the national final of SkillPLUMB after winning the Welsh arm of the award.

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  8. New HCA chief sheds light on construction future

    New HCA chief sheds light on construction future

    One of the leading government housing development chiefs has said that the cooperation among businesses within the industry is very encouraging for future recovery.

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  9. Apprentices embark on training with Stepnell

    Apprentices embark on training with Stepnell

    Two young apprentices have embarked on intensive industry training programmes with Coventry-based construction firm, Stepnell.

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  10. Search is on for UK’s best decorator

    Search is on for UK’s best decorator

    Homeowners urged to nominate talented decorators for award.

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  11. Figures indicate the vagaries of the construction sector recovery

    Figures indicate the vagaries of the construction sector recovery

    New research on jobs in the UK construction sector has shed light on the national fluctuations of the recovery of the post-recession industry.

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  12. Insurer urges people to call in professionals for major DIY jobs

    Insurer urges people to call in professionals for major DIY jobs

    Halifax Home Insurance has advised people not to get too trigger happy with DIY and to call in professionals for major jobs, so as not to risk invalidating their insurance policies.

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