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If you are planning to build certain types of structures, then you should consider looking into pre-fabricated materials since they are sturdy and convenient to use. Also, it saves you much time, therefore, saving clients more money in the long run. Despite the long list of positive features, some people still have second thoughts about using modular buildings for their business and home projects. You cannot blame them because not everyone is well informed about the kind of construction method and why is it ideal to use for long term use.

Preferred in housing projects, many people...

A leading telephone systems provider is encouraging schools and other education institutions across the region to review their ability to communicate if their campus were to go into lockdown.

Equations Voice and Data, based in Devon and Somerset, have been working with a number of schools from across the country in the wake of five incidents so far this year that have led to campuses being placed into ‘lockdown’ due to an ongoing threat, with the most recent taking place at Exeter University last month.

Tom Pearce, Director at Equations Voice and Data said: “Whilst we hope...

Two Devon flood protection projects, which were engineered to protect communities and rail services, have both scooped awards at the Institution of Civil Engineers South West (ICE South West) awards ceremony.

The ‘Collaboration Award’ was given to a project that has reduced flooding risks for over 650 properties in the communities of Starcross and Cockwood, located on the shores of the Exe Estuary. The Environment Agency (EA) led the Starcross and Cockwood Tidal Defence Scheme, and worked in partnership with BAM Mott MacDonaled JV (BMM) and Volkers Bosklais Atkins JV (VBA) to...

The UK’s only candle recycling business, The Recycled Candle Company has opened its new shop in Gandy Street in the heart of Exeter’s indie shopping district.

City shoppers looking for a combination of luxury goods with a strong green ethos have been flocking to the store to browse the candles, which are created by reusing scrap wax.

Founder Richard Hills-Ingyon explained: “The concept is simple; wax from used candles is melted down, filtered, dyed and scented to create beautiful new candles.

“As far as we know, we’re the only company providing this opportunity for...