August 2023

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COVER UP FOR SHADE THIS SUMMER

LiteWork Summerwear for comfort, safety and verifiable sustainability

Peter Dumigan, managing director of the Hultafors Group UK which owns Snickers Workwear, Solid Gear and Toe Guard Safety Footwear writes:

Professional tradesmen and women know that working on site can be a hazardous business. Minor injuries are commonplace and more serious, long term injuries can often happen.

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WHEN A SMALLER WASTEWATER PUMPING SYSTEMIS NEEDED DUE TO SPACE RESTRICTIONS!

Often one of the biggest problems when installing a reliable wastewater pumping system is space!

The Jung Pumpen Hebefix Plus, available from Pump Technology Ltd, based in Berkshire, is suitable for commercial buildings and can be fitted neatly in all pre-walled systems or cavities due to its small tank depth of 183mm. The tank is “pressure tight” to assure the pumping system never floods even in the unlikely event of a breakdown.  Additionally, it will easily fit perfectly under washbasins and counters.

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MAKITA STRENGTHENS ITS CONCRETE COLLECTION

Leading power tool manufacturer Makita has added four new cordless vibrating concrete pokers to its line-up. Powered by Makita’s backpack battery units, the new VR001C, VR002C, VR003C and VR004C are flexible solutions to enable effective levelling and aeriation of concrete over wide areas.

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CONTEMPORARY MEETS TRADITIONAL IN NOTTING HILL

THE CLANRICARDE GARDEN PROJECT WITH HAVWOODS

Located in a secluded cul-de-sac in the heart of Notting Hill, the Clanricarde Gardens project is a striking two-bedroom apartment that combines period charm and contemporary functionality, with stunning flooring by leading wood specialists, Havwoods.

The design brief was to renovate and modernise the property with high-quality materials, whilst enhancing the original period features, such as the high ceilings and beautiful bay windows.

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BVC IV62 CORDLESS INDUSTRIAL VACUUM – ELIMINATE TRAILING CABLES.

A cordless or battery powered Industrial Vacuum Cleaner has usually meant either a low-powered hand held or back-pack unit or a heavy and clumsy machine with several heavy on-board “leisure” batteries, that take a long time to charge, and may not have enough performance to be wholly satisfactory.

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DELTEK’S CLARITY RESEARCH: A&E FIRMS NAVIGATING DE&I, TECHNOLOGY AND AUTOMATION FOR SUCCESS IN 2023

Given the dynamic macroeconomic landscape, characterised by recession, inflation, and increasing interest rates, industries across the board have faced challenging market conditions in 2022. This includes architecture and engineering (A&E) firms, which must carefully choose their projects to navigate these global demands. However, despite these obstacles, there is a prevailing sense of optimism among business leaders. In fact, 71% of A&E and consulting firms say that, compared to 2022, they are expecting to increase profits in 2023.  

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THINK DUNE EVO, SAY ARUBA

Zentia celebrates in style as popular Dune eVo family is renamed Aruba.

Leading UK ceilings manufacturer Zentia has refreshed one of its most popular ranges of ceiling tiles with a new name, including a new high humidity variant.

As part of the company’s transition from Armstrong to Zentia, Dune eVo will now be known as Aruba, a name inspired by the white sandy beaches of the Caribbean and the finely sanded finish of the tile’s surface.

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