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workers. Simon Leonard, of Techops Solutions (now part of the Bamboo group) spoke on the subject of cyber and connectivity. Mark Owen, editor of Punchline-

- a publication put together for businesses by BOE, Ashfords, SRA Architects, Trowers and Hamlins, Michelmores, Stackhouse Poland and Mediation for Construction and Insurance. Other exhibitors included Beard Construction, Brace Creative, C&G Services, Coombes Everitt, Cotswold Transport Planning, Gloucestershire Construction Training Group, Hanscomb Intercontinental, HCR Law, M Planning, MyPower, Outsource Safety, RJ Engineering Consultants, Sanctus Training, SF Planning and TAP Business Development. Hope for Tomorrow was named as the group’s charity of the year for 2019. But who built CEGlos? Constructing Excellence Gloucestershire Club (or CEGlos) describes itself as a regional hub of the Constructing Excellence South West and national Constructing Excellence group, which is delivered with BRE. BRE is a group of researchers, scientists, engineers and technicians who share a common goal – to make the built environment better for all. Nationally, Constructing Excellence Gloucestershire was formed over 15 years ago and has become a

Gloucester.com and managing director of Moose Marketing and PR, the media partners for the event, reminded everyone of the growing audience of Punchline’s business news website and this very bi- monthly magazine. Adam Starkey, founder of food business Green Gourmet, as well as GFirst LEP member, was also speaking, wearing his hat as a self-proclaimed futurist – touching mischievously on the need for the sector to adapt and change. Gemma Brindley, treasurer of the construction group and also a corporate tax director based at the accountants Crowe’s Cheltenham office, said: “We are here to help businesses think around the subject.When you are running a business, you are often so caught up in making it all work, understanding the detail of relevant legislation is not always possible.” She and Crowe advise businesses on the latest relevant developments, like VAT reversal (under the CSDRC, some suppliers of construction industry services to a VAT-registered customers will no longer be required to account for VAT on those services). Anna Wood, of BPE, unveiled Constructing Excellence Gloucestershire’s Guide to Appointing and Architect

recognised and respected platform for industry improvement which aims to deliver excellence for clients, industry and users through collaborative working. CEGlos has more than 50 member organisations and hosting at least 12 events each year. It is a not-for- profit organisation and is run by a committee of volunteer members l

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