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Birmingham City University’s £31m expansion utilises FP McCann’s hollowcore flooring
Site: Beside Curzons Building, Birmingham City University, Eastside Contractor: Willmott Dixon Client: Birmingham City University Products Supplied: Precast concrete hollowcore flooring planks & precast concrete stairs The…
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Next Management Generation Now in Charge at Danzer Veneer Europe and Interholco
Global hardwood specialist Danzer announces changes in its management. After 21 years with the company, Olof von Gagern (65) retires.…
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Industrial Strategy Announced
The government has published its industrial strategy green paper outlining plans to improve the country’s productivity and infrastructure. Ensuring that…
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Brexit Round-Up: May Confirms Single Market Exit
Theresa May confirmed this week that the UK will most likely not remain a member of the single market as…
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Rising Costs Biggest Challenge For Firms
Over a fifth of small businesses say rising costs will be their biggest challenge in 2017, according to Bibby Financial…
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UK Inflation Rate Rises To 1.6%
The consumer prices index measure of inflation rate rose to 1.6% in the year to December 2016, according to the…
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Bonasystems bolsters leadership team with the new appointment of Martin Gammon, former CEO of OCS, to its board
Martin Gammon, has been appointed as non-executive director at Bonasystems, the UK-based market leader in specialist floorcare products, anti-slip solutions…
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Brexit Round-Up: Brexit Driving Pensions Overseas
Brexit Driving Pensions Overseas As the countdown to triggering Article 50 continues, the number of people enquiring about transferring their…
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Skill Shortages Affecting Over Half Of London Firms
Over two-fifths of small businesses face challenges recruiting the right staff, according to Aldermore’s latest SME report. Among the 1,000…
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Brexit Round-Up: ’Triple Jeopardy’ For UK Farmers
Committee Warns Of Impact On UK Farmers The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) has warned that UK farmers face a potential…
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Topps Tiles announces multi-million investment
Tiling specialist Topps Tiles is making a substantial investment into the business with a £2million refurbishment of its Leicestershire headquarters. This…
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The future of the construction industry – Explore Offsite
Explore Offsite Futures was hailed as a great success by the 250 construction clients, architects, engineers and contractors, who attended…
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New Trailer Restraint System a Win-Win for Interfloor and XPO Logistics
The team behind a new trailer restraint system – the first of its kind in the UK – has been…
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Woolcraft appoints Kiddie ahead of UK Investment
Europe’s most innovative manufacturer of hand tools and accessories, wolfcraft is investing in its own sales and marketing operation in…
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BCC: Economic Growth To Slow
Economic growth is set to slow over the next 2 years, according to the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC). The…
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Architects practice announces new engagement in challenging times
Sending out a positive signal in a currently challenging sector, Architects Practice, Lippe Architects + Planners have added experienced architect, Catherine…
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Flooring News
Cundall London office becomes first project in Europe to achieve WELL Certification
Cundall’s new London office at One Carter Lane is the first building in the UK and Europe to achieve WELL…
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Fila focus turns to Support Division for SDS 2017
Surface care specialist, Fila is set to focus on its growing support division – FILASERVICE – at the Surface Design…
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EU Commission Proposes New VAT Rules
A number of measures have been proposed by the European Commission (EC) to improve VAT for e-commerce businesses in the…
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Brexit Round-Up: Residency Application Backlog At Home Office
The issue of what the legal status of European citizens residing in the UK will be after Brexit has been…
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Advisory Fuel Rates Change
Advisory fuel rates for company cars have updated as of 1 December 2016. The changes will apply when an employer…
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OBR Expects Slow Growth Over The Next 2 Years
The uncertainty of Brexit hung heavy over chancellor Philip Hammond’s first Autumn Statement to parliament on 23 November 2016. The…
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Underlay News
Heritage brands are the cornerstones of Interfloor’s one-stop-shop – Furniture Show 2017
Europe’s largest manufacturer of underlay and flooring accessories Interfloor will be showcasing its market-leading heritage brands including Tredaire and Duralay…
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Tax Advantages Of Salary Sacrifice Schemes Scrapped
Employer national insurance (NI) and tax advantages of salary sacrifice schemes will be scrapped from April 2017. Employees who use…
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Autumn Statement 2016: Reaction
Philip Hammond has now delivered his first Autumn Statement as chancellor to the House of Commons. Billed as a statement…
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