Simpson (York) Ltd

https://www.simpsonyork.co.uk/

A Day in the World of Construction

Published 7 December 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesColleges and universities Community engagement Engage with community facilities Plan to positively promote construction Promoting construction as a career choice Schools and nurseries
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The contractor gave a careers advisor from a local secondary school the opportunity to see how a construction contractor operates and the variety of roles involved. At head office, they had sessions with representatives from every department including preconstruction, marketing, planning, IT, Finance, HR, H&S and QS. Following this they went to both Centre of Excellence sites and met with...
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Environmentally Friendly Floor Insulation

Published 10 October 2023 | No comments
Written by Jack Endean
CategoriesCarbon reduction Lower embodied carbon content materials
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A temporary church was erected for phase 2 of the works, when the Cathedral could no longer remain open. The floor insulation between the ground floor joists was specified as a mineral wool product. The contractor had recently been made aware of a natural, British made product that would perform to the required specification, but with far greater ‘green’ credentials....
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