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ISG commences work on modernisation of the Parkinson Building
ISG has commenced work on a £2.3 million modernisation project with the University of Leeds at the Parkinson Building, the iconic city landmark whose tower features on the institution’s logo. The contractor will strip out and install modern mechanical and electrical services throughout the four-storey building as part of the upgrade works, which will significantly enhance the environmental performance and efficiency of the facility. The projec... [more]
Pay-as-you-go vehicle tracking accounts for 50 per cent of Quartix's overall sales
Quartix reports that more than 50 per cent of its overall sales are now derived from its high-specification pay-as-you-go vehicle tracking product. The company attributes the product’s success to fleet managers’ nervousness over the future viability of some competitor companies and a reluctance to enter into long-term, binding contracts at a time of uncertainty. Andy Kirk, sales and marketing director, said: “The recession has seen the coll... [more]
The Retention of Title clause explained and how the Romalpa Clause can help construction businesses
When a company goes under it can have serious repercussions for its suppliers and all the affiliated businesses. Whilst the construction industry is not alone in experiencing the grim reality of insolvency, in today’s economic climate cash flow is definitely king, so it is important for those involved in the trade to consider how best to protect themselves from the inevitable problems that can arise in times of economic cutbacks. Even if your cal... [more]
Ritchie Bros to sell complete crushing plant, mining equipment and trucks in unreserved Dubai auction
Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers will sell a 2004 SBM STE160x130 closed circuit jaw/impact crushing plant along with hundreds of other equipment items and trucks during a three-day unreserved equipment auction in Dubai, UAE from September 27 – 29, 2010. The highly automated plant includes primary and secondary crushers, screens, generators, conveyors, a control house and more. It will be sold as one auction lot, with no minimum bids or reserve pric... [more]
Redland achieves certification to ISO 14001
Redland has announced it has recently achieved certification to ISO 14001 for its Environmental Management System in all of its seven UK manufacturing sites. The immediate incentive to get the official certification is customer demand, as Andy Webber, project manager, is happy to confirm: “Our clients increasingly need to demonstrate that environmental considerations are part of their procurement policy – particularly in light of the challengi... [more]
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