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I'm delighted to announce our specialist construction team in Nottingham have welcomed back Demi to support the industry in finding the best construction jobs and Trades across the Midlands. Rob Ford, Head of Thorn Baker Construction We recently announced the reopening of our specialist construction team in Nottingham and welcomed back build and fit-out sector specialist Demi Harman, following a 10-year hiatus. Due to a UK-wide shortage of construction skills, many businesses are increasingly looking for specialist support in finding the right talent for a range of construction projects, including commercial development, residential housing, shop fit-outs and office refurbishment, as well as demolition. With a heritage in Nottingham and it being centrally located in the UK, it makes sense for us to build our latest construction team here. Plus, we’re really excited to have Demi back with us to drive the business forward. Demi is a familiar face on Nottingham’s building and construction scene and has re-joined us to head up the new team and will be joined by colleague Khial Farrow, an experienced fit-out Recruitment Consultant, who will be relocating to Nottingham from London to build up the team. Two further new jobs will be created from August onwards and the team has plans for rapid expansion into 2020 and beyond. Our construction team will be operating out of the Groups Nottingham head office and its set to be officially open from August 2019. Initially, we will focus on all trades including carpenters, joiners, bricklayers, electricians and plumbers, as well as general labouring jobs. The move is the latest from Thorn Baker Group to ensure Thorn Baker Construction is the market leader in recruitment for the construction sector. Demi commented: 'It’s great to be back in the Thorn Baker team after over a decade away. A lot has happened in that time and it’s fantastic to see the growth and enthusiasm in the Group for its staff, clients and candidates. I love Nottingham and there are some really exciting construction projects underway across the East Midlands that we hope to support, providing high quality, site-fit, ready-to-start candidates.' Here at Thorn Baker Construction, we’re absolutely committed to finding our clients the very best Trades, Labour and Professional Construction staff. We work with businesses who struggle to hire every day, understanding what a business needs is what makes us great at what we do. If you'd like to discuss your current recruitment needs you can contact Demi here. Want the latest Construction industry news, jobs and updates? Subscribe here

Andy Marr, Tender and Bid Manager at Thorn Baker Construction attended this year's Autumn conference and he rounds up the day for you below. In 1919 The National Association of Shopfitters (NAS) successfully began representing and promoting Shopfitting and Interior contracting sectors. 2019 is the centenary of this excellent trade association so it was with much anticipation my colleague Sid Choudhury and I arrived at the historic County Hall overlooking the Thames to hear on plans to celebrate 100 excellent years. The morning started with an excellent breakfast and the chance to network, which with so many familiar and friendly faces from contractors and other associated members in the room was a pleasure sharing news from across the sector combined with how good or not our respective football teams where performing. Proceeding to a brilliant mixture of guest speakers, an unexpected movement of people between tables to mix everyone up and encourage conversation with people you would not perhaps get the chance to talk with and an announcement on planned activities to celebrate the associations 100th birthday. This included two fantastic initiatives in helping charities and local communities and recognising young talent. The centenary marks a significant anniversary and a turning point in the history of the association, with exciting news of a new Director joining in January 2019. #NAS100 Charity Challenge: Target 100 companies to raise £100k in cash or in kind NAS are asking members and associates if they can you make a difference in there local communities or for a charity that individual teams would be willing to support? From 10th to 22nd June 2019 members are being asked to take part the NAS Charity Challenge by either raising some funds, volunteering some time or do something to help a good cause or community project. A large number of members in the room immediately pledged to participate in the challenge creating a solid base on which to build in hitting the magical 100 companies target. #NAS100 Nationwide Apprentice Competition: Nurturing the best emerging talent in the Shopfitting and Interiors sectors. The 2019 National Association of Shopfitters Skills Excellence Expo will take place from 19th to 21st June 2019 and is open to all apprentices, of any age who have recently completed or are nearing completion of their training in the craft of Bench joinery or its related activities. The competition will challenge Apprentices from member organisations of the NAS as well as the British Woodworking Federation (BWF). Taking place at Leeds College of Building, competitors will be sent a design brief prior to the competition and will be challenged to make the piece at the college on Thursday 20th June. More details on these two fantastic events can be found here Lunch was again another excellent opportunity to mix among the members and with a large number opting to enjoy the strong autumn sun glowing across the capital city. The morning had been positive, upbeat and the welcome sunshine added to the occasion. Lunch was excellent and I’ve got to compliment the County Hall caterers on a superb selection of choice. It may have been Friday afternoon but the spirit and energy in the room from the morning flowed into the post-lunch segment with several more announcements and a very enlightening presentation on technology. I’m amazed by how the industry has changed and made huge steps forward since I came into it back in the 1980s. The day rounded off with a final chance to talk to other attendees and as the event came to an end Sid and I departed having had a brilliant day meeting people we knew, striking up new friendships and plenty of business cards shared. Roll on 2019 and let the association 100 years celebrations begin. If you would like to know more about the National Association of Shopfitters they can be found here Want the latest Construction industry news, jobs and updates? Subscribe here