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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.

Public Spaces Leave Less Room for Error

On a busy...

New Partner joins law firm's Property Litigation team

Law firm Ashfords LLP has boosted its Property Litigation team with the appointment of Partner Ken Smith.

Ken, who joins the firm from DAC Beachcroft LLP, having formerly been Managing Partner of KSB Law LLP, which firm merged with Davies Arnold Cooper in 2008.

Ken specialises in property litigation and development related work and acts for a wide variety of clients, including local authorities, property developers, banks and energy companies.

Ken said: "I am delighted to be joining Ashfords at what is an exciting time for the firm. I am...

Construction company celebrates 25 years in business

Authored by Georgia_360
Posted: Wed, 11/07/2012 - 2:21pm

One of the South West’s leading building contractors is celebrating 25 years in the construction industry. TEC Construction, which was founded in 1987 by its current Managing Director Tony Carson, reached its quarter of a century milestone earlier this month.

The multi-disciplined construction and maintenance company is a family-run business based across four sites in Exeter, Torquay, Plymouth and the recently opened Cheltenham branch. The company offers new builds and refurbishments for the public and private sectors.

Over the years TEC Construction has...

New Partner joins law firm's Commercial Litigation team

Law firm Ashfords LLP has boosted its Commercial Litigation team further with the appointment of Partner Jonathan Sharp.

Jonathan is the latest Partner to join Ashfords' Commercial Litigation team, which has grown following the firm's merger with London law firm Rochman Landau in March and the appointment of new Partner Andrew Perkins in September.

Jonathan said: "I am pleased to be joining a leading law firm, and an expanding team, which, when it comes to dispute resolution, has a reputation for its expertise, depth of resources and practical commercial...

Chambers recognises Ashfords’ continued focus on client service

Authored by Katy Manning
Posted: Tue, 11/06/2012 - 12:36pm

Ashfords LLP has further enhanced its reputation and client standing over the past year according to the latest 2013 Edition of Chambers, the highly respected reference bible for legal services throughout the UK, published today (2nd November).

Chambers is renowned throughout the legal profession for its qualitative and quantitative research and editorial independence. Compiled from many thousands of interviews with lawyers and their clients, it represents the authoritative guide to firms and individuals both regionally and nationally.

Commenting on the...

New Chairman for Highly Successful Networking Group

Authored by Zebra Design
Posted: Mon, 11/05/2012 - 11:33am

The EDBI (East Devon Business Initiative) held it's AGM on Friday 2nd November and appointed Peter Chubb as it's new Chairman. Peter gladly accepted his new role and looks forward to working with a vibrant new committee over the coming year as the group continues to expand and grow rapidly. Peter Chubb owns Chubb Contractors in Exmouth and is thrilled to be expanding his business and is now the owner of the brand new Kitchen Studio which will be opening soon in Exmouth on Pound Lane.

With 37 members (and this number is growing from week to week) the EDBI is Exeter and Devon's...

Devon Contractors get to work for Chulmleigh School

Devon Contractors, which is based in Clyst St Mary, celebrates work beginning on a new £1.8 million build for Chulmleigh Community College. The project will be a fantastic addition to the facilities at Chulmleigh both for the students and the wider community.

Students will take Drama, Music, Science, Modern Foreign Languages and Humanities lessons in the new building. Year 7 twins Andrea and Nicholas Robinson (pictured), whose favourite subjects are Art and Drama respectively will be some of the first to benefit from the new facilities.

Their Head Teacher...

East Devon Business Initiative grows rapidly

Authored by Zebra Design
Posted: Wed, 10/31/2012 - 12:14pm

The East Devon Business Initiative ( EDBI ) is a non-profit making, networking and referral group made up of enterprising small and medium sized businesses in the East Devon and Exeter areas.

We aim to offer something different to other groups - put aside any of your traditional views about networking and enter a scene where the emphasis is nurturing relationships, rather than forcing referrals....

EDBI offers the value added extra of business support and advice as well as a regular schedule of informative and inspirational speakers. Every member has a chance to give a...

Exeter Commercial Property Consultancy Company, Space, expands

Space expands as William Hammond joins the Exeter based team as a Commercial Property Consultant.

William previously worked for Ashfords LLP in Exeter and is a solicitor with, amongst others, commercial property and construction law experience. With William’s excellent background and local commercial property knowledge, he is able to view client requirements from a different angle to fulfil and exceed their expectations. William commented “This is an exciting opportunity for me with this dynamic and highly client focused company and I look forward to the challenges that this change...

Rural Devon location inspires worldwide success

Devon is already home to world class, innovative businesses and a campaign by Devon County Council is aiming to make it easier for companies and entrepreneurs to move to the county and be part of its on-going success story.

Devon Delivers ( www.investdevon.co.uk ) is highlighting the wide range of businesses that have played a part in Devon’s economy growing faster than the national average over the past decade.

That growth is set to continue, with investment in vital infrastructure making Devon even better connected. Companies looking for the next stage of growth or...

Hard work, efficiency and customer service is key to a local firms' growth

Authored by AndyPayne79
Posted: Mon, 10/29/2012 - 11:53am

Northcott Beaton Insurance Brokers have been trading in Heavitree’s Fore Street for over 20 years. Set up by Keiron Northcott and Nick Beaton, originally they specialised in personal lines insurance (your house, your car, travel etc) but as time passed and with the abundance of insurance companies progressing to an online presence, Northcott Beaton diversified and can now claim to be one of the largest and “most loved” commercial insurance brokers in Devon and the region. They still maintain their range of personal lines although this accounts for only 15% of their business.

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