NEWS
Full fibre broadband provider Fibrus has been awarded four prestigious accreditations, marking it out as a leader in the telecommunications sector in the UK. The Belfast-based company, which employs more than 340 people directly and a further 900 indirectly through build partners and subcontractors, has been awarded ISO 45001; ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 certifications across health and safety, environmental and quality management (HSEQ), respectively. Furthermore, it has also been awarded ISO 27001 accreditation, the global BELFAST BROADBAND PROVIDER ACHIEVES QUADRUPLE ACCREDITATION
Celebrating full fibre broadband provider Fibrus’ ISO accreditations are (L-R): John Evans, Health of HSEQ; Shane Haslem, Chief Operating Officer; Gabriela McNulty, HSEQ Manager; Tony Gordon-Devlin, HSEQ Advisor and Chris McMackin, Head of IT & Information Security.
standard for information security management systems.
safety and environmental considerations. These underpin the design, planning and roll-out of our wider infrastructure across Northern Ireland and Great Britain as part of our crusade to eradicate digital poverty, particularly in rural areas.” T: +44 (0)28 9099 3230 E: salessupport@fibrus.com www.fibrus.com
John Evans, Head of HSEQ at Fibrus, said the accolades demonstrate the broadband provider’s commitment to being at the forefront of best practice in telecommunications. “These externally-awarded accreditations highlight our commitment to quality,
Toomebridge-based glazing and façade specialist, Topglass, has raised over £4,800 for its charity of the year 2022, Macmillan Cancer Support. Over the course of that year, Topglass took part in various fundraising initiatives to raise vital funds for the charity. Topglass’ Managing Director, Mark Mitchell said, “We are delighted by the charitable efforts of our staff in support of Macmillan. Unfortunately, many of us have been impacted by cancer, either directly or through loved ones, therefore the cause really resonated with our team. This has been our most successful fundraising year to date, so we are very proud of everyone’s efforts.” Joanne Young, Senior Relationship Fundraising Manager said, “We are delighted to have worked with Topglass this year and really appreciate all they have done to support local people who are living with cancer. The funds raised by CHARITABLE EFFORTS THE BEST YET FOR TOPGLASS
Housing association Alpha Housing has unveiled a £2.1 million apartment development in the heart of Broughshane, Co. Antrim, delivering 14 new homes for independent older people. The scheme, which comprises 12 two-bedroom and two one-bedroom apartments, is a welcome addition to the village which has high demand for quality housing. The development, Clarke House, has been delivered in partnership between Alpha Housing and the Department for Communities (DfC), which provided £1.4m in funding through the Housing Executive’s Social Housing Development Programme. Clarke House was officially opened by John Clarke FCIOB, former Chair of Alpha Housing and David Humphreys MBE, former Ulster and Ireland Rugby star. Clarke House, situated on Fir Park, just off the main arterial road, Raceview Road, was designed by local firm Wheeler Architecture and built by Ballymena-based Martin & Hamilton. The development incorporates the ‘HAPPI principles’, a blueprint for high-quality housing for older people. T: +44 (0)28 9078 7750 - E: info@alphahousingni.org www.alphahousingni.org ALPHA HOUSING LAUNCH £2.1M DEVELOPMENT Pictured L-R: Former Ireland and Ulster Rugby player David Humphreys MBE, David Hamilton, Managing Director of Martin & Hamilton Construction, Clarke House Tenant Betty Shaw, Lexie Scott, Chair of Broughshane & District Community Association and John Clarke, former Chair of Alpha Housing.
Topglass will really give a lifeline to local people.” T: +44 (0)28 7965 9333 - E: info@top-glass.com www.top-glass.com
Topglass’ Cathy Loughlin, Joanne Etherson and Mark Mitchell present funds raised to Macmillan representative Joanne Young.
www.northernbuilder.co.uk
FOLLOW US ON:
NI BUILDER | 5
Made with FlippingBook - professional solution for displaying marketing and sales documents online