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Installers seek solutions for safe and efficient operations
» DEMAND FROM NEW installers , as well as existing customers signing up new users took August sales of AdminBase to the highest level in the company ’ s 23-year history . This was then topped by a further 17 % increase in September over the previous month , with demand continuing into October . Figures for the year so far , including |
the locked down period , are 10 % ahead of 2019 . Visits to the company ’ s website are also at record levels , including views of the explainer video that was launched in July .
Interest has been driven by the restricted working conditions dictated by the pandemic , managing director of Ab Initio and creator of AdminBase . “ Front
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line staff employed by installation companies have to work within their customers ’ homes but with a new emphasis on safety . The most recent developments – mobile apps that allow the on-site functions of sales , survey , fitting and remedials to be carried out |
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safely and quickly ; and the new web-based AdminBase that allows users to enjoy full system access on any device from anywhere there is an Internet connection are all clear benefits .”
www . abinitiosoftware . co . uk
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ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE PRESENTATION GIVES FOOD FOR THOUGHT
» THE GLASS AND GLAZING Federation ( GGF ) Members ’ Week featured a presentation on “ The Economic Landscape ” by Professor Noble Francis , Economics Director of the Construction Products Association .
The webinar was one of the best attended during Members ’ Week and potential scenarios on the economy were presented which undoubtedly gave those viewing some food for thought .
‘ the GGF has a great and knowledgeable membership ’
After the webinar , Professor Noble Francis commented , “ I was very happy to present at the GGF Members ’ Week as the Glass and Glazing Federation has a great and knowledgeable membership . My presentation covered how we see the recovery developing over the next 12-18 months for the UK economy and for the key construction sectors . In addition , the presentation covered what the key issues currently are for firms in construction as well as the key risks and opportunities .”
Professor Francis ’ presentation and his economic scenarios are available for download from the GGF website www . ggf . org . uk
CMA NOMINATIONS ‘ MOST WELCOMED ’ IN DIFFICULT YEAR
» FULL-SERVICE AGENCY MRA Marketing has been shortlisted for 15 awards across 10 categories in this year ’ s prestigious Construction Marketing Awards ( CMAs ). In spite of tough market conditions , the awards programme proved itself indispensable and attracted a large number of entries from across the construction industry .
MRA has been selected as a finalist across a range of categories for its work with six customers , including : Deceuninck , Garnalex , Freefoam , Lakes , Tommy Trinder , and the
Builders Merchant Building Index . A powerful mix of research , strategic marketing , PR , creative advertising and digital work has resulted in some amazing results for MRA ’ s customers in a most challenging year .
Managing Director Lucia Di Stazio says : “ In what has been a particularly difficult year for many businesses , this positive news is most welcomed . We ’ re looking forward to ‘ virtually ’ celebrating with our colleagues and clients at the ceremony and we ’ ll certainly be opening some ‘ real ’ bubbly on the night .”
Winners will be announced at an online prize giving on 26th November . View the full CMA 2020 Shortlist at http :// www . cmawards . co . uk / cma-2020-shortlistannounced /
www . mra-marketing . co . uk
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