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Exeter site manager recognised as one of the best in the country

A Redrow site manager at St Michael's Meadow has won a top national award for the quality of the homes they’re building in Exeter.

Roy Taylor has won a Pride in the Job award from the National House Building Council (NHBC) for the second consecutive year. This follows his success in 2025 when he achieved the Seal of Excellence in the regional stage of the competition – an accolade awarded to only the top 5% of site managers in the UK.

The awards, often dubbed the ‘Oscars’ of the housebuilding industry, recognise the very best site managers across the country. Judging is...

Air Marketing Reign Victorious in Children's Charity Sports Day

Last week, national children’s charity CHICKS challenged local Exeter businesses to compete in their Superstar Games. A first for the charity, the games were held in Princesshay in Exeter City Centre and sponsored by Ashley House Printing, with teams headed up by Smart Estate Agents, Attention Media, KTA, Air Marketing and a mixed team of people from various businesses. The teams went head to head in classic heats of the three-legged race, egg and spoon, obstacle course and a Shrek-themed relay in an effort to raise local awareness and funds for the Devon-based charity.

So far this...

Job Fair offers up hundreds of job vacancies

Hundreds of jobs will be up for grabs at a major job fair in Exeter tomorrow (Wednesday 25 September).

More than 50 companies and organisations from across the South West will be exhibiting at the Exeter Jobs Fair at Exeter Corn Exchange from 11am until 2pm.

Big names such as IKEA, the British Army, Devon and Cornwall Police, Tesco and Crealy Theme Park and Resort will be recruiting on the day, along with dozens of small and medium sized businesses.

There will be jobs on offer across a wide range of sectors and with the Christmas season fast approaching there will...

Browne Jacobson appoints new IT Director

Browne Jacobson appoints new IT Director

Authored by Paula_D
Posted: Wed, 09/25/2019 - 11:38am

Exeter law firm Browne Jacobson has announced that it has appointed Abby Ewen as its new IT Director.

Working closely with Iain Blatherwick, Managing Partner, and the Firm’s Executive Board, Abby will head up the firm’s award winning IT team.

The role will see her utilising her extensive strategic and operational expertise in developing and driving forward the firm’s technology strategy and spearheading an effective IT service, focused on delivering business efficiencies, technology driven solutions and exceptional client service for both end users and clients.

Abby...

Construction team hand over newly refurbished scientific research centre

Exeter-based Devon Contractors officiated a construction hand-over of a multi-phase redevelopment of the Plymouth Marine Laboratory (PML) research facilities located on West Hoe. The extensive £5.4m refurbishment programme of the impressive 15-metre-high, five-storey building was carried out over eight phases.

PML is an independent, impartial provider of scientific research and contract services relating to the marine environment. PML focuses on understanding how marine ecosystems function, their role in the Earth system and how we can protect this important environment for the...

Cofton Holidays’ launches Christmas parties with a twist - Fine festive food, entertainment and accommodation

Cofton Holidays’ launches Christmas parties with a twist - Fine festive food, entertainment and accommodation

Dust off your dancing shoes, dig out your most striking Christmas jumper and forget the taxi home as multi award-winning holiday park, Cofton Holidays, is opening its doors to Christmas party bookings with the option of affordable overnight accommodation and access to relaxing morning-after facilities this December.

Only 15 minutes from Exeter, near the pretty coastline of Dawlish Warren, Cofton is offering something a little different, pulling out all the stops to make Christmas parties glitter and shine, without the hassle and expense of the trip home after. Surrounded by...

How are small to medium-sized companies in the Exeter area performing?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 09/24/2019 - 10:43am

The Exeter area has long been one of the most thriving in the south west of England, and there are plenty of top commercial organisations here that are creating jobs and growing wealth. However, as is often the case, the picture is a little more complex once the top-level view has been moved to one side. This article will explore the real picture of Exeter’s small to medium-sized business scene, and look at what threats and opportunities it is likely to face in the coming months and years.

The impact of Brexit

With the Brexit saga continuing to rumble on, the most logical...

It's getting hot in here! How to keep your HVAC unit in tip top condition

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Tue, 09/24/2019 - 9:52am

During those times of the year when it’s extremely hot or cold, even the most luxurious of homes can turn into an inhabitable space without a properly functioning heating and cooling system. In most homes and commercial premises, people rely on HVAC systems to keep the interior cool in summer and warm in winter. Some use a separate cooling system such as an air conditioner or a swamp cooler for the warmer months and a heat pump or heaters for the cold season. But the truth is that whichever you choose, these units need to be properly taken care of and maintained for them to take care of...

Ashfords LLP strengthens its intellectual property offering with new partner hire

Authored by SK
Posted: Tue, 09/24/2019 - 9:22am

Law firm Ashfords LLP has strengthened its highly-reputed intellectual property practice with the hire of renowned IP lawyer Clare Jackman.

Clare’s high profile appointment reflects Ashfords’ continued growth and expansion of its offering and expertise in the IP sector. Earlier this year, dual qualified Solicitor and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney Chris Sutoto-Haywood joined Ashfords, further bolstering the firm’s IP team. Previously Head of Trade Marks (UK) at international law firm Norton Rose Fulbright LLP, Clare is an experienced IP lawyer and Chartered Trade Mark Attorney....

Educated Recruitment host charity evening

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 09/23/2019 - 10:02pm

Educated Recruitment are thrilled to announce that they are taking part in the £50 Challenge for Children’s Hospice South West and are hosting a charity evening on Friday 27th September at Coomebinteignhead Village Hall (6:30 pm).

The event will include a quiz, raffle and auction with amazing prizes to be won and a disco to round off the evening!

The team here at ER would like to take the opportunity to thank all the local business who have so kindly donated prizes for our auction and raffle. Your contributions are very much appreciated, and we cannot wait to kick off the...

Diving Into The Field Of Construction: What Every Entrepreneur Should Know

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Mon, 09/23/2019 - 8:14am

The more time goes by, the more people realize that they need to start a business of their own. Living from paycheck to paycheck just isn’t doing it anymore for many people, and that’s why a lot of them are starting to invest their money in different ways. You have plenty of options like the stock market and real estate, sure, but starting a business of your own is probably your best bet. But where do you start? Construction is a great field to consider, and it has plenty of opportunities and can bring you a lot of money if only you make all the right moves. Here’s what you need to know...

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