The G Awards are now firmly established as the industry ’ s premier event for the glass and glazing industry . The deadline for entry into this year ’ s awards is 20 August 2018 and all entries are independently judged by a panel of experts . Finalists will be announced in September and winners will be announced at the G18 Awards Presentation & Gala Dinner on Friday 30 November at the London Hilton on Park Lane Hotel .

As well as being a headline sponsor of the awards in previous years , Epwin Window Systems has also enjoyed success . In 2017 , its fabrication team won Training & Development Initiative of the Year for helping 253 members of its team across four of its key businesses successfully achieve NVQ Level II qualifications through its comprehensive training scheme .

The combination of the sponsorship and the award wins demonstrate that not only does Epwin Window Systems believe in supporting excellence , it achieves excellence too .

www . g-awards . com

Normally July is a quieter month for LazyLawn ® Southend with enquires taking a dip as the holiday season gets underway . However this year the company has been inundated with people wanting to swap their dead lawns for a sunshine-proof LazyLawn ®.

With the continued dry spells triggering the risk of a hosepipe ban , more and more people are realising the benefits of artificial grass over natural turf .

Matt Shemilt , Sales Manager at LazyLawn ® said , “ After weeks of baking heat and no rain it ’ s no surprise that homeowners are

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keen to find ways to reinvigorate their gardens .” LazyLawn ® has a variety of artificial grass products , offering different colour shades and a range of pile heights to suit any outdoor or indoor projects ’ needs .

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LazyLawn ® also offers a comprehensive range of artificial grass , plus new products LazyResin ® and LazyBorders™ to help perfect each outdoor area .

www . lazylawn . co . uk

Derek Gough Associates has secured ISO 9001 accreditation from leading awarding body , British Assessment Bureau , which underpins the firm ’ s commitment to outstanding customer service and quality outcomes .

Derek Gough Associates , a leading chartered quantity surveyor firm with offices in Cheshire , London and Liverpool , has been awarded the ISO 9001 certification , establishing

DGA as one of the leaders in the field .

Managing Director , Derek Gough , launched the company in 1993 and believes that the accreditation will help the company to secure new business and further build on its success to date , he said : “ We are delighted to have attained the ISO 9001 accreditation which reinforces our commitment to our customers and ensures our systems and procedures are robust and

efficient in dealing with their needs .

“ This recognition , a true testament to the team ’ s hard work , coupled with 125 years combined experience demonstrates we can provide a high quality and bespoke solution from quotation to completion .”

The ISO accreditation will now allow Derek Gough Associates to accelerate their growth and service strategy .

www . dgough . co . uk

Dr Richard Judge has stepped down as chief executive of the Health and Safety Executive ( HSE ) on Friday , 17 August , having led the organisation since November 2014 .

Dr Judge has left his post after having overseen significant improvements to the way HSE regulates and engages with industry and employer representatives , to deliver on its core purpose of preventing workplace ill health , injury and death .

Those achievements have built on HSE ’ s strong regulatory framework and assurance to tackle workplace harm . Dr Judge also strengthened HSE ’ s capability .

Martin Temple CBE , Chair of HSE , said : “ On behalf of the Board , I would like to thank Richard for his important contribution to our organisation and to helping to protect workers and the environment , and wish him well in the future .”

www . hse . gov . uk