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  1. New figures 'reinforce report that users of brick tools will see more work'

    New figures 'reinforce report that users of brick tools will see more work'
    Users of brick tools were reported to be seeing a recovery in the construction sector in the Recruitment and Employment Confederation's (REC) recent Report on Jobs and newly released figures have supported that view, the body has said.Data from the Office for National Statistics has shown that the employment rate between March and May was 72.3 per cent, with 28.98...
  2. Concrete tools could bring winners to awards ceremony

    Concrete tools could bring winners to awards ceremony
    Concrete tools could bring winners to awards ceremonyConcrete tools are likely to be used by the participants of a newly-launched contest that could inspire professionals in the UK.Part of the American Society of Concrete Contractors (ASCC), the Decorative Concrete Council has announced its third award ceremony.The event judges submissions on aesthetics, creativity, functionality and craftsmanship and invites entries in categories...
  3. Private sector business 'improved' for concrete tool users

    Private sector business 'improved' for concrete tool users
    In news that may interest concrete tool users, a report has shown that private sector confidence improved in May, seeing a pick-up in private housing.The Glenigan Index for the construction sector is 9.6 per cent up on a year ago, indicating a recovery in the industry.Although public sector business has fallen since the general election, the report stated, private housing...
  4. Concrete tool workers start work on major bridge

    Concrete tool workers start work on major bridge
    Concrete tool workers have begun working on a major civil engineering project, building a road bridge over the River Clyde in Scotland. Carrying the M74, the Auchenshuggle Bridge is being constructed using the largest mobile crane in Europe.Transport minister Stewart Stevenson commented that the fact such a significant piece of equipment was required to build the feature showed that it...
  5. More work for brick tool users 'needed for growth in Scotland'

    More work for brick tool users 'needed for growth in Scotland'
    Jobs for brick tool users constructing renewable energy infrastructure and plants is one of the drivers needed to see expansion in the Scottish economy, one organisation has said.The Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI), which exists to inform government policies in an effort to strengthen the fiscal health of the nation, has called for wind farms, carbon capture and...
  6. VAT increase 'could lead to rise of unscrupulous brick tool users'

    VAT increase 'could lead to rise of unscrupulous brick tool users'
    A rise in VAT on the work of brick tool users will lead to homeowners looking for cheaper rates by taking on unscrupulous contractors that they can pay cash-in-hand, one organisation has said.Ahead of the government's Emergency Budget, which will be presented tomorrow (June 22nd), the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has called on the leaders to consider the potential...
  7. Brick tool users begin work on Olympic Park

    Brick tool users begin work on Olympic Park
    Brick tool users have begun working on Eton Manor - an Olympic Park permanent venue - according to the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA).Groundwork started in the spring but the building of the venue itself has just started this week, the organisation reported.John Armitt, chairman of the body, commented: "Eton Manor will play a key role throughout the Games and leave...
  8. Users of concrete tools 'leading way in green building'

    Users of concrete tools 'leading way in green building'
    Users of concrete tools are working hard to make construction projects more environmentally-friendly, one expert has said.Vernon Pethard, founder of newhomesforsale.co.uk, commented that homebuilders were making efforts to create energy-efficient abodes and work in more sustainable ways."Builders are continually researching environmentally-friendly ways of construction," the expert noted." aim to use recyclable materials and to preserve the local landscape as much...
  9. Users of brick tools 'will see commercial property market return to growth'

    Users of brick tools 'will see commercial property market return to growth'
    User of brick tools are set to see a recovery in the commercial property market, one expert has said.The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors recently released the results of a survey showing that the industry's growth had slowed in the second quarter of 2010.James Roberts, head of real estate consultancy Knight Frank, commented that lower demand for the assets recently...
  10. Signs that decline of work for users of brick tools will cease seen by experts

    Signs that decline of work for users of brick tools will cease seen by experts
    Signs that decline of work for users of brick tools will cease seen by experts Although the amount of work available for users of brick tools has been decreasing, the end of the declines is in sight, one organisation has claimed.The Federation of Master Builders (FMB) has suggested that there are signs that the fall in business for small building...

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