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19/11/2018

Structureseal Services Awarded Constructionline Gold Accreditation

Advance Construction Scotland (ACS) is delighted to announce that Structureseal Services has been awarded the Constructionline Gold Accreditation.

This gives ACS clients the confidence in knowing that they are dealing with a company that is ethically and environmentally responsible and recognises the importance they place on providing the highest standards of health and safety and commitment to the construction industry.

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ACS said: "To allow us to be able to upgrade our membership and become a certified gold members, we were required to meet Constructionline's rigorous assessment criteria, which takes into account an extensive range of information during the certification period. This included our Environmental and Quality Management standards along with Equality and Diversity policies."

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