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Construction changes What a pair
The government has unveiled new Shriti Vadera said: ‘An efficient con-
In an effort to continue its market pen- come equipped with substantial kno-
moves to strengthen the productivity, struction sector is essential for the in-
etration strategy in England, Parador whow and many years of experience
efficiency and sustainability of the UK’s vestment in infrastructure and buildings
has expanded its existing sales team. in the sales of laminate flooring and
construction sector. that underpin our competitiveness.’
Philip Telfer, 37 and Christopher Emery, wooden flooring.
Business minister Shriti Vadera ‘Improvements in these areas will
43, each of them experienced in work- As a regional sales representative
launched the joint industry-Gov- save costs and increase profitability
ing within the industry will be joining Philip will be in charge of the North-
ernment Strategy for Sustainable in the long-term. This strategy, which
the sales team of the internationally East England and East Midlands areas.
Construction. has uniquely been developed jointly by
operating flooring brand. Christopher Emery will be the contact
Its targets include the recruitment of Government and business, will provide
From their previous jobs at Junckers person for Parador trade partners
an extra 230,000 trained construction greater certainty over what is expected
and Tarkett both sales representatives around the world.
workers by 2010, and an extra 13,500 from the sector in future, from training
apprenticeship placements by 2010. and developing skills to tackling the
The initiative also hopes to cut the challenges of climate change.’
Bigger and better
number of work-related deaths by 10% Buildings are responsible for around
Interbuild 2008 will showcase industry people at Interbuild 2008.
and achieve a 50% reduction in the half the country’s carbon emissions,
heavyweights in a specially created out- James continued: ‘In our experience,
amount of construction, demolition and produce around a third of landfill waste
side area. the Hall 5 entrance is a real hub with visi-
waste to landfill. and account for a quarter of all raw ma-
The UK’s biggest building show is tors tending to congregate here. I antici-
Following on from this, it hopes to en- terials used in the economy.
now extending to a sizeable space sur- pate that ‘Outer-Build’ – as we aptly refer
sure 25% of materials used in construc- That’s why the industry needs
rounding Hall 5’s main entrance, where to it – will become a hugely popular part
tion projects are responsibly sourced by to change the way it designs and
exhibitors will be able to display anything of the show.’
2012, and make sure that all construc- builds in order to reduce the ef-
and everything that is simply too large or Already confirmed are Bosch, Stanley,
tion projects worth over £1m, have fect on the environment, and to
heavy to bring indoors. Hitachi, Metabo, Makita and DeWalt.
bio-diversity surveys carried out and enable the UK to meet its carbon
Interbuild event director, James Gow- Interbuild /
begin the necessary actions by 2012. reduction commitments.
er said: ‘With no restriction on the size or www.interbuild.com
weight of an outdoor display, the oppor-
New starters
tunities at Interbuild ’08 really are limit-
less. As THE trade construction event, it
Ian Freeman and Robert Grant recently
ment to the Clear Grade Softwood Market
adds so much more to the show to have
joined Smee Timber to create, launch and
due to continued demand for sustainable
an area capable of hosting the plant and
head up the NEW Clear Grade Softwood
and certified timber from the market. Ian
machinery that we as an industry rely
Division, enhancing the 17-strong sales
commented:
upon.’
team.
‘The market for sustainable timbers
Diggers, cranes and large machinery
Ian joins with 25-years experience in
continues to grow due to the rising de-
at work will appeal to more than 44,000
the timber trade and is in charge of the
mand for more environmentally friendly
new division.
buildings.’
Meanwhile, Robert has developed a
The demand for Clear Grade Soft-
One of the gang
strong customer base in clear grade soft-
woods has always existed and with these Halcrow has joined leading industry property.
woods over the last 20 years.
new appointments, Smee Timber is in the business association, the Associa- ACE chief executive Nelson Ogun-
Smee Timber has made this commit-
best position to satisfy demand. tion for Consultancy and Engineering shakin added: ‘We are thrilled and de-
(ACE). lighted to have Halcrow as a member
Ian Freeman Robert Grant
Halcrow employs over 7,500 em- of ACE.’
ployees spread across more than 70 ‘Their joining ACE is yet another
countries worldwide. The company boost to our growing representation
operates through a network of nearly of our sector and we are proud to be
30 offices in the UK, and over 40 inter- representing a global leader in the
nationally. marketplace.
Its turnover is around £400m ‘I look forward to them playing an
and core sectors include transporta- active and influential role in ACE in the
tion, water and power, maritime and months and years ahead.’
10 ContractFloors Issue VII 2008 visit www.floordata.com for the best in flooring information
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