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Former Fitzalan High School pupils appointed as apprentices for new build school: National Apprenticeship Week 2021 Image
Two former pupils from Fitzalan High School have secured employment with Kier, the contractor chosen to deliver the brand new school which will replace the existing Fitzalan High School, in the Canton area of the city.
11 February 21
StructureCare moves to stunning new state-of-the-art headquarters Image
StructureCare's new home in Sandbach highlights the company's ethos of quality materials and green credentials
05 February 21
VPS Group Digs Deeper into Construction Site-Security Image
Specialist security provider VPS has appointed Andy Brind as Business Development Director for its growing Construction Site-Security market
02 February 21
To be or not to be OSB? Image
For those specifiers who have contemplated using SterlingOSB Zero for a new project, Norbord has produced a CPD video presentation which highlights the features and benefits of the popular, versatile board.
01 February 21
Sustainable Power Options for CCTV Towers Image
The VPS Group continues fight against climate change expanding its range of sustainable carbon-neutral CCTV security options. 
28 January 21
Norbord makes home schooling easier for Cowie primary school Image
A cash donation from Norbord has made the challenge of home learning a little easier for families at a primary school close to the company's Cowie plant. Staff have made good use of the donation to purchase much-needed carry cases for Chromebooks.
27 January 21
Norbord’s updated online and interactive resources needed for building in 2021 Image
Norbord's checklist and interactive product guide. Housebuilders can download a checklist from the housebuilders' page of the website which will help in the selection of the perfect product from floor to roof.
26 January 21
Hull industrial flooring specialists step up to help The Deep Image
Hull industrial flooring specialists step up to help The Deep With 98% of its revenue coming from visitors, The Deep in Hull has been hit hard by the Coronavirus pandemic. Needing £6,500 a day to look
24 January 21
Donation to the Rainforest Foundation by eco-friendly business Image
 Donation to the Rainforest Foundation by eco-friendly businessThe UK's leading environmentally-friendly builders' merchant is celebrating five years of supporting the Rainforest Trust to help save th
13 January 21
How lockdown will impact on the security of property and assets Image
There will be a likely rise in property damage during this period of extended lockdown. It signals the need for property owners and facility managers to take extra measures to manage the risks.    
12 January 21
SWA members are fully operational and we are here to help as always Image
The New Year has got off to a start no one expected - so it does not seem right to holler Happy New Year as we always like to do.
12 January 21
Boost for fund that's supporting communities  A charity established by one of the region's leading housing providers has received a welcome boost from one of its construction partners.
11 January 21
Gowercroft Joinery appoints new Technical Manager Image
 Multi award-winning timber window and door manufacturer Gowercroft Joinery appoints Gary Chatwood as Technical Manager
06 January 21
How many millions of pounds is social value worth to a business? Image
 How many millions of pounds is social value worth to a business?  With the majority of public sector contracts having 25% of their tenders weighted towards social value, is your business securing top
29 December 20
Reduce noise transference with CaberAcoustic Image
Designed to reduce both impact and airborne transmitted sounds, Norbord’s CaberAcoustic chipboard flooring panel is specified by the UK’s leading housebuilders and contractors for both domestic and non-domestic applications.
17 December 20
Create a spectacular kitchen with Königstone’s Smoky Dark surface Königstone has access to beautiful materials from across the globe and these breath-taking surfaces will truly set the kitchen apart from the rest.
17 December 20