Day: May 23, 2018
Housing
Newport
News
Welsh Government to invest £3M to improve Tower Block Safety
The Welsh Government have this week announced £3 million capital funding to enable Newport City Homes to replace cladding on three tower blocks in the city. Following the horrific fire at Grenfell Tower which resulted in huge loss of life, councils throughout the UK have been reviewing the materials used in high-rise buildings, in particular, […]
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Construction
Education
News
Kier & CITB brings together schools and local businesses in new Educational Engagement Programme
Kier is launching a new education initiative in Wales with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), to create effective links between local schools and the Kier supply chain with the aim of inspiring the next generation of talent to consider a career within the built environment. Called the Educational Engagement Programme, and launched at a […]
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Health
News
North Wales Health & Safety Specialist Celebrates Rapid Growth
A North Wales health and safety company has grown by almost 40% year-on-year. Ruthin-based Workplace Worksafe has seen sales rise from £1.1million to over £1.5million and is now aiming to smash the £2million mark in the next 12 months. Alongside the financial growth, Managing Director Rhian Parry has also completed the purchase of the business’s […]
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