GMB London commented on the independent report on the Initial assessment of London bus driver mortality from COVID-19.
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Roger follows James King on his next project, a major loft conversion from The Supreme Finishing Company.
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Following the launch of RGB Building Supplies’ Tools for Africa appeal in January, the builders merchant is thanking trades and the community for helping to donate 15 bulk bags full of preloved tools which have been passed to South West-based charity Amigos.
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Robin continues working on his kitchen alone while in lockdown, but the good news for the Clevett family is that they are very close to moving in.
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James is on a new project with Ian & company and this one is a beast of a loft conversion.
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Lightweight Snickers Workwear Shirts, Shorts and Trousers make working on site a breeze this summer. Everyone needs to be cool, dry and safe at work this summer – to maintain wellbeing and working efficiency on site. That’s why Snickers’ new Topwear will make work this summer a real breeze! There’s also brand new LITEWork Trousers and Shorts, plus special offer ‘Two-pack’ 100% …
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Makita has expanded its XGT 40V Max range of cordless power tools with the launch of four new brushless angle grinders – engineered to deliver the power needed for high-demand applications, with the added flexibility and improved safety of cordless. Also added to the range is the CF001GZ 40V Max ‘Swing Fan’, ideal for keeping cool and air circulating in …
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James gets on to the plastering and chats with Roger about his tools and tips (and life).
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In our post-COVID-19 world, more and more activities are moving online, from work to yoga classes, and training is no exception. Certain types of training such as Skills Training Group gas and electrician courses need to be done in person. However, there are many other kinds of training, such as digital skills, marketing, writing, and more that can be successfully …
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COVID-19 has proven that, for the most part, people can work fairly effectively from home. Yet far from spelling the end of the office, it will instead permanently alter our perceptions of how we use it and what purpose it serves.
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Robin is making real progress on the kitchen now and is assembling the cupboard doors and drawers with his favourite Blum and EGGER products.
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Roger catches up with James and Ian in his first visit after the lockdown and watches him punch a hole in a Rangemaster Belfast sink. Our thanks go to James King for letting Roger film this extension project series. The Supreme Finishing Company can be contacted by following the link below. https://thesupremefinishingcompany.co.uk #KingBuild #ExtensionBuilding #Rangemaster
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Robin is fitting the beautiful kitchen at The Capel Build and he has quite a few trade secrets and tips and tricks to share with you. We’ll probably spread the kitchen phase over three episodes seeing as we have so much material on this subject, we hope you like it! Kitchen Fitting choices Robin considered kitchen fitting using Wren Kitchens …
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