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CB Contracts (NI) Ltd has become part of The Bell Group – the largest family-owned painting business in the UK. With this acquisition The Bell Group now has a combined total of 2,500+ painters and floor layers throughout the UK covering a total of 33 branches. Commenting on the move, Colin Bunting, Operations Director for CB Contracts said, “Within CB Contracts it is business as usual and we are excited to have the backing of our new parent company which is only going to lead to a bigger and brighter future for all.” “CB Contracts are the first Bell Group branch based in Northern Ireland and we will be adding our expertise in the flooring and hygienic cladding industry to their portfolio. My wife, Ellen, and I wish to thank all our customers, suppliers and staff for their continued support and look forward to the exciting years ahead of us. We will remain at the helm of CB Contracts for many years to come.” COMBININGFORCES FORUK-WIDE SERVICES
BBC journalist Sarah Travers launches Digital Construction Live 2021 pictured with co-founders, Sarah Weir, Director of Weir Events and digital construction expert Melanie Dawson, Director of Origin7.
OLYMPIAN ISKEYNOTESPEAKER ATDIGITALCONSTRUCTIONLIVE
An event launched by two Northern Irish businesswomen will bring together thought leaders in the built environment from across the UK and Ireland to discuss hot topics in technology and digital working on September 10. The Digital Construction Live 2021 conference is taking place virtually and will feature keynote speaker and performance expert Olympian gold medallist Ben Hunt-Davis who will share insights into how businesses can use process and innovation as a winning strategy. The event, hosted by television presenter and former BBC journalist Sarah Travers, is being organised by
co-founders, Sarah Weir, Director of Weir Events, and digital construction expert Melanie Dawson, Director of Origin7, which helps clients operating in the built environment implement digital processes and technologies to become more efficient. Digital construction focuses on the use of digital solutions to support project delivery for built assets. It includes processes and tools to improve collaboration including building information modelling (BIM), drones, laser scanning, 3D and 4D printing, robotics, artificial intelligence and immersive reality solutions. For tickets and more information, visit www.digitalconstructionlive.com
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Former Irish rugby union players Tommy Bowe, Stephen Ferris, and Northern Irish Ladies footballer, Samantha
a Keylite roof window and are challenging Irish builders’ merchants to beat the pros. Participants should record their #KickItWithKeylite attempts, and once the challenge is complete, nominate three friends to get involved and donate through Keylite’s JustGiving pages. Keylite has pledged £5,000 to both charities and encourages anyone that watches the challenges to get involved and lend their support by donating.
Kelly are among many of the sports stars, builders’ merchants, suppliers and
tradespeople getting involved in the #KickItWithKeylite charity challenge. Keylite Roof Windows (Keylite) is calling on the whole supply chain to take on its #KickItWithKeylite challenge in the name of raising money for the Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice and Children’s Health Foundation Crumlin. Sports stars of all backgrounds have been seen kicking, throwing, putting and batting balls through
For more information on Keylite Roof Windows’
#KickItWithKeylite campaign, please visit keyliteroofwindows. com/kick-it-with-keylite or visit Keylite’s social channels.
Tommy Bowe, Stephen Ferris, Sam Kelly, Sean Og Coyle and Cathal McShane #KickItWithKeylite for charity fund raiser.
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