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Construction Network Success Stories

Environmental Consultancy Gets More Staff in the Field

Posted: 03/11/2008

Lincoln-based Delta-Simons Environmental Consultants Ltd, which specialises in providing business solutions to environmental compliance, sustainability and contaminated land issues, has invested in the latest technology to increase productivity.

  • Derbyshire Firm Creates a Solid Grounding for the Future

    Posted: 07/10/2008

    A specialist stone processing firm in Derbyshire has increased its productivity and turnover due to a major investment in technology.

  • Riggott and Co saves fuel with new technology

    Posted: 18/08/2008

    Tuxford-based Riggott and Co, one of the country's leading line marking companies, has used investment in advanced technology to save on rising fuel costs and manage its operations with greater efficiency.

  • Nottingham joinery business grows with technology grant

    Posted: 27/07/2008

    Specialist joinery manufacturer and building contractor, Bobbersmill based John Cawley Ltd has invested in the latest technology to increase quality and productivity.

  • Electrical contractors keep ahead of current trends

    Posted: 16/07/2008

    Coalville electrical contractors, Electract Ltd, have been in business since 1950 and have seen changes in technology and customer’s requirements. They know that to keep as market leaders, they need to invest in new skills and innovation.

  • Pipeline Precision for Newcastle Airport

    Posted: 02/07/2008

    Nottinghamshire based Pipeline Services (UK) Ltd, has won a contract for Newcastle Airport following its latest investment in technology.

  • Griffiths invests in the future

    Posted: 02/07/2008

    Kettering based Griffiths Air Conditioning & Electrical Contractors is investing in the latest Computer Aided Design (CAD) software and staff training to keep ahead.

  • Newark business models the future

    Posted: 08/04/2008

    Newark based architecture, civil and structural engineering and project management consultants, MHI, have invested in new 3D Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology, following extensive research. Moving up to 3D will help them achieve their ambitious plans for growth.

  • Derby joinery firm shapes the future

    Posted: 13/02/2008

    What does set building for ITV’s Price is Right with Brucie and Ant and Dec, creating castles for cult TV show Auf Wiedersehen Pet, interior panel work for trains and the restoration of clock towers and Buxton Town Hall all have in common?

  • Sky is the limit for roofing firm

    Posted: 26/09/2007

    Investing in a new high tech system of roof waterproofing has enabled a Nottingham based firm to create new jobs and improve the skills of its workforce.

  • Heating plays vital role

    Posted: 04/04/2007

    Don’t you just hate it when your heating breaks down? You get out the spare heaters, pull on another jumper and call the plumber.But if you are responsible for the welfare of old people, many of whom are disabled or with extra needs, it is vital that you can rely on your heating and plumbing to be in top working order. 

  • Under pressure

    Posted: 07/03/2007

    Construction companies are under pressure to deliver projects on time, to budget and with impeccable safety records.And that is leading to changes in the way safety training is being delivered.

  • Surveying the future of garden design

    Posted: 14/02/2007

    Ground Force and Garden Design programmes might have largely disappeared from our television screens but as a nation of gardeners, many of us still dream of having an English Country Garden…or an Italianate Pergola, or a stunning water feature.

  • Notts firm leads the way in construction technology

    Posted: 14/02/2007

    Nottingham based Concrete Preservation Technologies is extending its business into Europe following the launch of new products for the protection of reinforced concrete structures.

  • Driving down accident rates

    Posted: 24/11/2006

    Safety Advisor Peter Lister is helping to drive down construction site accidents. By using the latest portable technology he is taking safety training to the sites, ensuring that the maximum number of workers take on board the safer working messages.

  • Derby firm offers tanks around the world

    Posted: 10/11/2006

    Derby based Goodwin Tanks, one of the UK’s leading suppliers of sectional steel tanks, has invested in the latest IT technology to keep their market lead.

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  • Celia Payne
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    Nottingham Trent University
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