Tag: National
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Kier bags National Highways underground mapping contract
Kier’s utility search service QuikSTATS has won a National Highways contract to provide its underground utility mapping data. The £9m contract will run for three years, with the possibility of a further year’s extension. QuikSTATS will be National Highways’ sole service provider for C2 utility stat searches. C2 searches identify the underground locations of utilities…
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Industry groups launch National Career In Trades Week
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Aaron Hilger thinks it’s time to double down on recruiting Generation Z to the trades. “I’m a parent of three 20-year-olds, so I’m on the front lines of discussions about trades and careers,” said Hilger, CEO of…
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Little Giant Supports National Ladder Safety Month
Safety is not optional. That’s why Little Giant Ladder Systems is again taking a stand for ladder safety by working closely with the American Ladder Institute (ALI) for the annual National Ladder Safety Month this March. With an unwavering commitment to preventing injuries and saving lives, Little Giant Ladder Systems (Little Giant) is raising the…
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Video | Drone footage shows progress of National Rehabilitation Centre
Newly released drone footage shows the last construction stages of the first NHS National Rehabilitation Centre (NRC), which the Vinci Building and Sir Robert McAlpine IHP joint venture is building in Loughborough. The £105m centre is part of the New Hospital Programme aiming to modernise NHS buildings over several phases. It will have 70 beds…
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Join National Ladder Safety Month with Free Online Training
They’re too big to fit in a toolbox, but ladders are still among the most common tools used by any tradesman. And, just like other tools, the safe usage of ladders is paramount to a successful day at a work—and returning home at the end of the day in one piece. The American Ladder Institute…
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National Flooring Equipment Acquires Syntec Diamond Tools
National Flooring Equipment, an industrial-quality floor removal and surface preparation equipment manufacturer, has announced its acquisition of another manufacturer. This is expected to benefit both companies and improve development and expansion. National Flooring Equipment has added an internationally known manufacturer to its portfolio: Syntec Diamond Tools. Syntec will remain its own entity and continue to provide…
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Coverings Reveals 2025 Top Tile Trends for National Tile Day
Coverings (coverings.com), North America’s largest global showcase of ceramic tile and natural stone, has revealed the must-see annual tile trends in commemoration of National Tile Day, February 23, 2025. The curated selection of global tile trends for 2025 spotlights a fusion of time-honored craftsmanship and cutting-edge innovation, setting the stage for what’s next in ceramic…
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Manufacturer Highlights Fire Safety for National Battery Day
Shining a Light on Fire Safety for National Battery Day – February 18th -CT-MADE PRODUCT LINE PREVENTS DANGEROUS LITHIUM-ION BATTERY FIRES- WHO?: Packaging and Crating Technologies (PACT®) in Watertown, Conn. WHAT?: Urges safe storage and transportation of lithium-ion batteries on a day that celebrates the invention that powers our lives. From our cell phones to the cars we drive,…
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Job spotlight: National director, Pick Everard
Matt Hall MCIOB talks to Nadine Buddoo about the most rewarding and challenging aspects of his role. What are your main responsibilities as a national director? As a national director at Pick Everard, my main responsibility is overseeing the project management discipline. This includes ensuring the highest standards of delivery and quality, managing resources effectively…
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S-5! Names New Manager for National Accounts & Development
S-5!, the leading authority on metal roof attachment technology, is pleased to announce the addition of Ken McLauchlan as its new National Accounts and Business Development Manager. This strategic hire is part of the company’s effort to meet the growing demand for its snow retention products across the United States. McLauchlan will concentrate on snow…