We are delighted to announce that that Matt Burgess is returning to nbat full time in the role of Senior Design Manager. Matt’s construction knowledge, organisational and presentation skills make an invaluable contribution to management, content generation and design in connection with key technical information communication projects.

David Dennis has recently joined nbat as Senior Information Manager. With a strong construction background, David works in close liaison with our design teams, being responsible for project management and technical content. Welcome to nbat, David.

A warm welcome also to Eoin Robertson, who has joined nbat as our Finance Officer. Serving all nbat divisions, Eoin is responsible for management accounts, credit control and the general smooth financial management of nbat business.

Lafarge Aggregates’ website is built on Lafarge Groups chosen web technology, IBM Websphere. NBAT have long been responsible for the back-end content management of the Websphere driven website so were delighted to be invited to specify and build a new graduate recruitment area. Due to some of the issues with IBM Websphere it was decided to build a stand-alone website hosted securely on an nbat server. In line with their wish that all graduate recruitment for 2008 intake and onwards be done online, we built a powerful application and sifting back-office that allows candidates to apply for the Graduate Management Programme. In addition to the secure application area we have also created some enhanced pages within the parent website including dynamic flash driven case studies.

Plaswood , an innovative new product from BPI Poly, now has a promotional microsite created and developed by NBAT. NBAT had the brief to create an easy to navigate, inspiring and original site inline with the “Why Use Wood” campaign. The site showcases the new range of products available in Plaswood and utilises the new upgraded image library. The new site will allow potential customer to gather information and gain ideas on where this environmentally friendly, robust material can be used. Since its launch in September, the site has consistently produced a steady influx of enquiries, ranging from local governments, small contractors, global architectural firms and landscaping companies. www.whyusewood.com

NBAT digital, our specialist web and multimedia team based in Ashford, Kent have launched a new website. Designed to feature the specialist skills of the NBAT team and appeal directly to clients looking for digital services the site can be viewed at www.nbatdigital.co.uk

We are pleased to announce the addition of two new members of our Ashford team. Neil Thornburn joins us as Business Development Manager with particular emphasis on our web and multimedia services. Marc Tanner brings his own creative touch as our in-house graphic designer working on web interfaces and creative content.

NBAT are pleased to announce the launch of their new website, www.nbat.co.uk. Following the rebranding to coincide with the 25th Anniversary celebrations, the website combines the NBAT ethos of good design coupled with usability and easy to access information.

To coincide with the launch of the new website NBAT are offering one years free web hosting with all new websites that are generated from enquiries through the NBAT website. To take advantage of this offer please email Jack Dent (jack@nbat.co.uk).

NBAT are pleased to announce that the new Halfen website has gone live to rave reviews. Incorporating a comprehensive overview of Halfen products and services along with a full library of downloadable literature, CAD files and tools for the specifier, the website is available at www.halfen.co.uk