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13/05/2019

NI Firm Awarded Constructionline Gold Standard

Northern Ireland-based construction firm H&J Martin has secured the Constructionline Gold standard.

The award recognises the company's commitment to achieving and delivering the highest standards of Health, Safety and Quality for its Ireland and UK clients. 

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Securing Constructionline Gold standard provides the firm's UK and Ireland clients with the confidence that H&J Martin operates to the highest standards with regards to H&S, Quality, Tendering and Procurement.

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