Saturday, April 27, 2024

South Yorkshire

GMI Construction Group has announced the appointment of Ed Weston as Regional Commercial Director for Yorkshire and Patrick Kettlewell as Pre Construction Director for the North of England. Since joining GMI almost six years ago as Senior Quantity Surveyor and later Commercial Manager, Ed Weston has delivered several high-quality projects,...
Policy experts have joined University of Manchester (UoM) academics and guests at Manchester Art Gallery for the launch of a new publication crammed with evidence-based solutions to tackle regional inequalities and boost the levelling up agenda. Power in Place – published by the University's policy engagement unit, Policy@Manchester – brings...
Dronfield-based independent financial planners, Belmayne, are expanding their administration team to maintain service levels following continued growth. The Derbyshire firm has appointed two new members of staff and promoted a third, to ensure clients continue to receive the high standards of advice and care they have come to expect. Beth Holmes...
Visitors have given a big thumbs up to new and refreshed models revealed by Willerby at the industry’s new flagship event, The Great Holiday Home Show. Hull-based Holiday home and lodge designer and manufacturer Willerby unveiled three new models and refreshed versions of four of its most popular homes at...
The use of data from ‘citizen sensors’ - people providing regular feedback on their daily experiences – could help to define and deliver more effective clean air strategies in towns and cities, a University of Manchester expert has argued. A recent study conducted at the University using a citizen science...
The head of a leading engineering training organisation has called for businesses to create their own “local powerhouse” after welcoming employers and learners to a new £5.5m skills centre. Iain Elliott, CEO of Humberside Engineering Training Centre (HETA), revealed that the new facility at Pioneer Business Park in Stallingborough was...
Duftons Plumbing & Heating Supplies is expanding its operation with the opening of its 11th branch in Yorkshire. The New Duftons branch is based in Barnsley and has created four new jobs in the local area. To celebrate the opening, Duftons invited The Mayor of Barnsley, Cllr James Michael Stowe...
Technology developed by Sheffield rail safety experts, Zonegreen, has been selected to protect the lives of workers at a state-of-the-art maintenance facility in Newcastle. The firm’s flagship Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) has been installed at the new £70 million Gosforth Metro depot, which opened earlier this year. Working with main...
Dronfield-based financial planners, Belmayne, are advising pension savers to find out more about what is happening to the money they are investing. Recent research by the firm has revealed some people are paying exorbitant fees, being subject to underperforming funds and having money invested in areas of concentrated risk. Belmayne financial...
The launch of Great British Nuclear (GBN) has placed a renewed focus on a collection of online articles featuring research and evidence-led recommendations from University of Manchester nuclear energy experts. Going Nuclear, published by the University's policy engagement unit Policy@Manchester, has already been warmly received by MPs and peers from...