Building Industry Events
27 January 2014
22 January 2014
Timber frame construction training dates released for 2014
The training days take place at BM TRADA’s headquarters on the following dates: March 11th May 7th September 25th November 5th For more information including costs and booking details, visit www.bmtrada.com/technical/trainingor contact the training department on 01494 569620 or email [email protected].
21 January 2014
Timber strength grading courses launched for industry employees
The dates for the softwood training and refresher courses are as follows: 3rd to 7th February 28th April to 2nd May 6th to 7th February 1st to 2nd May The additional Hardwood VSG training course dates are as follows: 16th to 18th July 26th to 28th November For more details, visit www/bmtrada.com/technical/training or to book a place, phone 01494 569725 or[…]
10 January 2014
Architecture Awards held at BATIMAT praises Europes best designers
The Platform of Arts and Creativity incorporates unifying abstract cubic forms with a grid of brass profiles Four awards were made from ten shortlisted projects. The outright winner was Platform of Arts and Creativity, Guimarães, Portugal designed by Pitágoras Aquitectos. This regeneration of the ancient centre of one of Portugals most historically important cities[…]
17 December 2013
Dulux Trade awards presented to contract painter Kenny Halsall
Kenny was chosen as the overall winner and regional winner for the North West after being nominated by his boss, who praised him for his work ethic and excellent customer service over the past 30 years of his career. The competition was launched in August in order to find contract painters across the country who[…]
16 December 2013
Heating and ventilation solutions company win at 2013 STEPS awards
The company achieved a total score of 98.93% for the STEPS programme in addition to 100% in the final six months of the monitoring period. Johnson & Starley has now won three awards after being assessed on delivery performance, stockholding, timely arrivals, packaging, labelling and absence of packaging discrepancies.
13 December 2013
Construction Marketing Award success for Door Stop International
The achievement comes after the introduction of a series of web-based initiatives, including a Sales Manager tool that enables users to generate leads, sell and take payments online more easily. Door-Stops online success has led to an increase in online orders to 97%, whilst the company has gained 540 new customers and the average order[…]
13 December 2013
Green build agenda education earns Jewson praise at Marketing Awards
The company has been recognised for its service to educating trade professionals about the green building agenda and the sourcing of sustainable products. The event is organised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing Construction Industry Group and celebrates excellence in construction marketing and business development.
27 November 2013
Green building skills on show at the Greenbuild Conference
The Trade and Investment delegation showcased the UK’s capabilities and services in sustainable building practices, ranging from consumption and waste reduction solutions, sustainable building practices, through to energy efficiency and building materials. North America has taken a keen interest in the experience of the UK market, propelling British companies to expand their services to North[…]