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“I t’s the pinnacle of of his selection to serve as a Trustee for the Chartered Institute of Building. Business Development Manager at Mascott Construction (Europe), he added: “I’ve held a variety of positions in the C.I.O.B. and I will endeavour with this my career,” is Noel McKee’s assessment appointment to continue serving with integrity and diligence as we seek to further the global work of the C.I.O.B.” It’s a measure of Noel’s standing in the industry that news of his appointment has been so roundly applauded. People from all sectors of the industry flooded the Noel McKee LinkedIn account with complimentary comments, ‘well-deserved’ or ‘richly-deserved’ the chosen sentiment of most who posted. The last word(s), of course, should be from the man himself. “At the core of every C.I.O.B. member’s life are the values of Professionalism, Integrity, Excellence and Respect. I will aim to demonstrate these values to the full throughout my term on the Board of Trustees.” NOELMcKEE APPOINTED TRUSTEEOF C.I.O.B.
C onnex Offsite, specialists in the manufacture of high-end modular bathroom pods, has secured a £3m contract to supply leading London property developer Mount Anvil. The Newry- based manufacturer will export their innovative residential bathroom pods to the Royal Eden Docks development in London’s East end. Brendan Doherty, Managing Director of Connex Offsite, said: “We have seen huge growth in recent months and I believe the Covid-19 crisis has
A Connex Offsite luxury bathroom pod manufactured for Mount Anvil’s Royal Eden Docks development.
been the catalyst for a shift to modular construction. Off-site manufacturing is being embraced by the industry because of restrictions to the labour levels on-site. Our pods are shrink wrapped on a controlled factory floor and shipped to the site, reducing those onsite requirements.” Established just two years ago, increased production at Connex has also ensured the company will move into its new £2.5m facility ahead of schedule (August 2020).
Brendan Doherty, Managing Director, Connex Offsite.
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J NG Agencies has graduated to the next level, securing a contract to supply flooring for the University of Ulster’s new Belfast campus. Having played a part in the successful refurbishment of the library at the University of Ulster, Magee, attention now turns to the city centre development. After a lengthy tender process that
and stylish, the Modulyss range has been used on prestigious projects like the headquarters of NATO, the European Union and sports manufacturer Adidas. To date 50% of the required tiles have been manufactured, with the order to be completed by July 20. From July to September, JNG will be expected to make fortnightly deliveries to the
site. “This is a very important contract for a family business,” said Cheryl Gorman, Partner at JNG Agencies. “It is also a demanding contract that requires co-ordination with the manufacturer in Belgium and the contractor in Belfast, CB Contracts (NI) Ltd. We’re looking forward to the challenge.”
focussed on cost-effectiveness and end user requirements, JNG Agencies won the right to supply the required 30,000+ square metres of flooring. Also included Altro Whiterock hygienic floors and walls systems. Taking into account the practical requirements placed by the student body, the decision was made to choose carpet tiles by specialist Belgian manufacturer Modulyss. Durable, functional
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Noel McKee, Trustee of the Chartered Institute of Building.
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