INDUSTRY NEWS TurboCAD free trial
TurboCAD Pro Platinum 18, a powerful and cost effective CAD software solution for professional architectural design, is now available for a free trial download from
www.turbocad.co.uk. Developed by IMSI/Design, the global leader in retail CAD, the software includes an integrated suite of architectural tools that are AutoCAD Architecture compatible including compound walls, doors and windows with muntins, slabs roofs, stairs and rails. It also offers optimum interoperability for embedding and exporting multiple CAD and graphics file formats. For a free trial download, visit
www.turbocad.co.uk/trials For more information telephone 01480 359 405
Helping you compete for contracts
Construction companies seeking to improve their chances of winning public sector contracts through tenders have a newally with the launch of Snap-
Edition.co.uk. The online service, which went live thismonth,will serve the needs of both under- pressure in-house tenderwriters and those companieswhich haven’t the time or experience to develop a winning tender
document.Aswell as providing daily tender suggestions, Snap-
Edition.co.uk’s teamof account handlers and experienced tender writers also offer tenderwriting, tender checking and training to companies that registerwith the site. “We’ve all seen the effect of public sector cuts,” Snap Edition’smanaging directorGordonHosie says. “Public sector organisations are increasingly seeking best value andmore andmore companies are going for the tenders that are issued,whichmeans competition is increasing.Having the best possible tender submission is essential. That’swhywe’ve assembled a teamof 20, vastly experienced tenderwriters,many of whomhaveworked in the public sector receiving tender submissions, and combined their skillswith a consultancy side to the business,which sees personal accountmanagers actively seeking out relevant tender opportunities for clients.” Formore information email
info@snap-edition.co.uk or visit
www.snap-edition.co.uk
Hoskins launch zero brick CPD
Following unprecedented interest inVandersanden’s ZEROBrick, a comprehensive CPDtraining package is nowavailable through exclusiveUKdistributors,Hoskins Brick. The Continuing ProfessionalDevelopment (CPD) presentation has been specifically tailored in response to industry specific queries relating to ZEROBrick, which creates a joint-free appearance using traditional
bricklayingmethods.Marco Solberg, area salesmanager atVandersandenGroup says: “The CPDtraining provides a taster of the level of support onewould expect togetherwith an explanation on howZEROBrick differs frommore traditionalmethods of creating
a joint-free appearance.” Participants are succinctly guided through the rationale behind the introduction of ZEROBrick and are provided with a series of real-life case studies highlighting the brick’s design
capabilities.An overviewis provided on howit is possible to reduce joint thickness to only 4mm, creating a near joint-free look withminimal effort. Clear technical guidelines emphasise the importance of the extra-large hollow towhich standardmortar is easily applied, providing reassurance to architects on the ease of application. Practicalworkingmethodologies are also explained within the short presentation,which is delivered either on or off site. For more information telephone 01954 268 075 or visit
www.hoskinsbrick.com
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