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Keeping Public-Facing Worksites Safer, Cleaner and Quieter

Nothing tests public patience quite like a pavement full of barriers, a drill starting at breakfast time and dust. Work has to happen. Shops need refits, roads need repairs, schools need maintenance and hospitals need upgrades. But when a site sits next to people trying to shop, study, rest or work, the way it’s managed matters.

Public-facing worksites sit in the middle of everyday life, which means safety, cleanliness and noise control are not finishing touches. They shape how people feel about the job from day one.

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World leading renewables partnership for Fair Energy

Exeter-based renewable technology specialist Fair Energy has partnered with the world’s largest wood heating manufacturer to offer homes and businesses across the region a wider choice of renewable energy solutions.

On 1 September, Fair Energy announced its partnership with world leading Austrian manufacturer, Fröling, launching a new comprehensive range of biomass solutions for domestic and commercial customers backed by quality design and technical support.

The new range of pellet, chip and log boilers will make renewable heat technologies more accessible to a wider...

Schools and colleges invited to free IT and communications technology seminar

South West Communications Group has designed an IT and communications technology seminar specifically aimed at the education sector.

The Exeter-based telephone system, data centre and data networks business has brought together its own experts and other leading industry speakers to provide an up-to-date insight into the latest technology changes that could benefit schools, colleges and universities.

South West Communications Group ran a similar event aimed all types of businesses and organisations earlier this year and, after listening to feedback, has created this...

Exeter Business Support wins Devon award for Best Planning Initiative

A group that supports businesses starting up has beaten off stiff opposition to win a prestigious award.

Exeter Business Support won Best Planning Initiative at the Federation of Small Businesses Devon Council Awards Scheme 2013.

The Awards aim to highlight best small business practice throughout the county and to build better working relationships between local authorities and small businesses. Exeter Business Support fought off tough competition from other local authorities to claim the award.

Exeter Business Support is funded by Exeter City Council and provides...

New national report highlights practical and financial challenges faced by UK mums and mums-to-be in the workplace

More than half of women wouldn’t tell an employer they were pregnant if offered a promotion or new job, according to the latest research by maternitycover.com

A new study released today by recruitment specialist maternitycover.com shows that 57% of women from the South West would not necessarily admit to being pregnant if offered a promotion or new job, with 52% of those women insisting that their decision to be ‘upfront’ would depend on the role being offered.

According to the survey, 72% of women from the South West region felt that their promotion prospects altered...

blur Group, Flybe and the University of Exeter’s Physics School to speak at ExIST Quarterly Event

The Chamber’s Exeter initiative for Science and Technology will be welcoming speakers from blur Group, Flybe and the University of Exeter’s Physics School at its October event on Wednesday 9 October at the Met Office.

Jon Hogg, head of platform at blur Group will be giving a presentation on business sense and how blur Group is using intelligence to transform services procurement. Global technology firm blur Group recently announced that it will be establishing its new ‘R&D Center’ and global headquarters in Exeter’s Science Park in November. The company announced they are...

Pluss is first business to help out disabled ECFC supporters

Pluss is the first organisation to help out the disabled supporters of Exeter City Football Club by providing a wind break for the front of the accessible viewing platform.

David Evans, from ECFC said “Exeter City Disabled Supporters Association (ECDSA) is always looking at ways to improve the match day experience at Exeter City for supporters with disabilities. Introducing windbreak / advertising boards to the front of disabled bays has been one of those improvements.”

David continues “The Flybe stand is north facing and the front of the bays are open to the elements. The...

Exeter company reaches finals of Green Energy ‘Oscars’ for sixth year running

Exeter’s SunGift Energy has proven once again that it is an exemplar installer of renewable energy by making the final of the prestigious South West Green Energy Awards for the sixth year in a row.

SunGift, which is also the only south west installer to have been named Renewable Energy Installer of the Year twice, received the news today after judges completed the initial shortlisting process.

“This is exceptional news,” said Gabriel Wondrausch,” managing director of SunGift. “What started as a venture in the spare room of my house has now grown into a successful customer-...

Giving Your Pension the Attention it deserves

Tim Walker Head of Office and Divisional Director of Brewin Dolphin’s Exeter office, looks at the advantages of Self Invested Personal Pensions.

Self Invested Personal Pensions or SIPPs have become increasingly popular in recent years among those looking to build up a pot of savings for their retirement. While SIPPs enjoy the same tax benefits as traditional pension schemes and work in a similar way, they can offer greater flexibility and give you access to a wider range of investments.

With standard personal pension schemes, your investments are usually managed for you...

High flying results for Stephens Scown within Legal 500

Leading legal firm Stephens Scown LLP continues to lead the field in Devon and Cornwall with the announcement of independent guide Legal 500 rankings for 2013.

The firm’s family law team has retained its number one position for the 6th year, making them the best in the region. The newly announced guide to the legal profession singles out Stephens Scown’s team for its childcare work: “with a primary focus on the child being evident”, recommending Michael Lowry and Jo Stone, with Liz Allen singled out as a “leading individual”.

Also achieving the highest ranking, compared to...

Plans to start new local television channels in Devon

Devon may soon get two new local television channels according to regulator Ofcom.

Locations across the UK, including Plymouth and Barnstaple, are slated to gain independent channels making original programming.

Ofcom is inviting applications from independent studios to get a licence to found the new channels for a local audience.

Eleven more licences were announced today as part of an ongoing process of applications.

The first set of licences has already been awarded with 19 new channels expected to be launched by Spring 2014. The first channel ‘Estuary TV...

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Keeping Public-Facing Worksites Safer, Cleaner and Quieter

World leading renewables partnership for Fair Energy

Schools and colleges invited to free IT and communications technology seminar

Exeter Business Support wins Devon award for Best Planning Initiative

New national report highlights practical and financial challenges faced by UK mums and mums-to-be in the workplace

blur Group, Flybe and the University of Exeter’s Physics School to speak at ExIST Quarterly Event

Pluss is first business to help out disabled ECFC supporters

Exeter company reaches finals of Green Energy ‘Oscars’ for sixth year running

Giving Your Pension the Attention it deserves

High flying results for Stephens Scown within Legal 500

Plans to start new local television channels in Devon

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