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AUGUST 2018 | 15
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Transforming a tired commercial and retail block into 14 one-bedroom apartments
Profile 22 ’ s products have recently been used to help transform a tired commercial and retail block in Redditch , Worcestershire into 14 one-bedroom apartments . The project was undertaken by longstanding Profile 22 customer Framexpress and their installer Goldstar Windows .
The commercial and retail block required new curtain walling and casement windows as part of the wider refurbishment . However , the complexity of the project combined with the high profile location of the site meant that only experienced contractors with considerable technical expertise would have the credentials to take on the project .
The installer chosen for the project was Goldstar Windows , a company with a wealth of experience in commercial installations . Owner Noel Preece was supported on the project by his long-term fabrication partner , Profile 22 Approved Window Contractor Framexpress .
Together , Noel , Dave and Gary Millership , Specification Manager at Profile 22 , worked closely to ensure every element of the project met the specifications and fabrication and installation ran smoothly . A full survey was carried out with Gary who then produced the designs , training and on site support .
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International Safety Awards 2019 are launched
The British Safety Council ’ s International Safety Awards are an internationally recognised accolade for safety excellence . The Awards , in their 61st year in 2019 , recognise and reward organisations that have demonstrated a true commitment to achieving high standards of health and safety during the 2018 calendar year . Last year , 550 organisations from a wide range of industries , countries and continents won an International Safety Award .
The awards are now open to organisations of all sizes , types and sectors – both members of the British Safety Council and non-members , in the UK and internationally .
The 2019 Awards have been launched earlier than usual , making the themed questions and marking criteria available in June rather than October , to give organisations a better opportunity to plan their health and safety activities in line with the scheme ’ s requirements . The British Safety Council hopes that the enhanced awards scheme will encourage further improvements in health and safety among businesses , as well as being an internationally recognised reward mechanism .
The closing date for applications for the Awards is Friday , 11 January 2019 and the results will be announced on Monday , 11 February 2019 .
www . britsafe . org
Purplex and Insight Data conquer Royal Marines challenge
A team of eight hardy souls from two of the biggest names in the glazing industry braved the heat to take on the Royal Marines Charity Bootcamp Challenge – and lived to tell the tale .
Purplex and Insight Data are both part of the Ascot Group , and ‘ Team Ascot ’ was made up of Sam Cross , Wayne Madge , Stephen Chan , Steph Massie , Aaron Potter , Melissa Larkin , Mike Neath and Ed Frater .
And they did the company proud by conquering the tough test to raise money for the Royal Marines Charity , with Ed coming out on top and winning an individual award for accumulating the most points during the day .
The gruelling six-hour challenge was held at Nailsea and Backwell Rugby Club in North Somerset and featured teams going headto-head over five stations that followed the training and ethos of the Royal Marines .
Due to the intensity of the challenge the team had weekly training sessions with a local personal trainer prior to the event .
The team have currently reached just over half of their £ 1,000 target and some of the industry donated to the cause .
www . justgiving . com / fundraising / ascotgroupact .
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NHIC ANNUAL AWARDS TO BE SUPPORTED BY GGF GROUP
The Glass and Glazing Federation ( GGF ) Group is delighted to be supporting the 44th National Home Improvement Council ( NHIC ) Awards , taking place on 22nd November at One Whitehall Place , London .
The NHIC Awards recognise achievement in UK housing and have been held every year since 1974 . Since their inception they have grown to become the premier event celebrating the home improvement sector .
For the first time , this year ’ s awards ceremony will feature The George Clarke Medal celebrating the UK ’ s best architect-designed home refurbishment , conversion or renovation scheme .
GGF subsidiary companies will also be representing the NHIC at its annual awards ceremony .
Entries are now sought from across the spectrum of housing modernisation projects and associated activities . Entry for each award is free and the closing date for submissions is 12 October 2018 .
To find out more about the NHIC Annual Awards please visit https :// nhic . org . uk / awards / or to enter the Awards https :// nhic . org . uk / 2018-awards-application /