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PEOPLE 26 www.thefis.org DIY-SOS’ Chris Frediani joins Fix Radio to host ‘The Plastering Show’ Chris Frediani, known to millions of DIY-SOS viewers, is joining the UK’s only radio station made for the trade to host a plastering show in partnership with British Gypsum. The show will air at 1pm on Friday afternoons. Chris will highlight the best tools and techniques and share stories of past work and future business operations. He said: “Radio is such an important part of a tradesman’s life. It’s the first thing out of the van in the morning and the last thing to get packed away in the afternoon. I can’t wait to play some amazing tracks while talking about what I know and love… plastering!” Find Fix Radio at: www.fixradio.co.uk/) , via their app (available on the App Store and Google Play) and on DAB in the Greater London area. Paramount Interiors steps up recruitment activity Cardiff-based commercial interiors company, Paramount Interiors, made two senior appointments in September. Gareth Davies returns as Senior Interior Designer, having previously started his career with Paramount Interiors seven years ago. A newly created role has also been appointed, bringing in Hayley Francis as Marketing Manager to the company. With more than five years’ experience within the south Wales office design and fit-out sector, Hayley will head up the company’s marketing activities. Richard Jones, Managing Director at Paramount Interiors, said: “Having won a number of lucrative contracts prior to COVID-19, we have been able to bolster our offering and a major component of this is ensuring we have top-tier talent that continues to deliver the difference within our market.” www.paramountinteriors.com/ Claire McKenna promoted to Group Operations Manager at Linear Group Linear Group has promoted Claire McKenna to the role of Operations Manager. Since joining in 2013, Claire has been pivotal in all areas of compliance across the business, including the continuing re-certification of ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 to latest standards across all UK offices and operations. She said: “Since joining Linear, the business has evolved significantly and it’s been great to be part of its growth and success. Compliance is a fundamental part of the ongoing management and has become highly valued across the business. I am delighted to be taking up my new position.” Linear Group expands into North of England Linear Group has launched its main contracting arm, Linear DC, into the north of England, less than 18 months since the business was established in Scotland. Headed up by newly-appointed Managing Director for England, Dan Hooker, the new business will extend the group’s capability in the region by focusing on a commitment to delivering excellence through collaboration. Andy Ineson joins the team as Contract Manager, Angela Eckersley is Group Planning Manager and Matt Hurley takes up the role of Senior Project Manager. www.linearuk.com/ Fitwel ambassador at Claremont Warrington interior design and fit-out business, Claremont, has appointed its first Fitwel ambassador in response to growing demand for greater workplace and building wellbeing. Fitwel is a building rating system that provides advice and guidelines on how to design and operate healthier assets and applies to commercial interiors, tenanted buildings, retail and residential properties. Claremont architectural technologist, Matthew Reilly, has taken on the role and will now work with Claremont’s workplace consultancy, account handling and project delivery teams. Managing Director, Tim Frankland, said: “We expect this to become a very sought-after accreditation as businesses want to ensure that when their people are in the office, they’re in an environment that promotes and protects wellbeing.” Gareth Davies, Senior Interior Designer at Paramount Interiors ClaireMcKenna, Group OperationsManager at Linear Group (L-R) Matt Hurley, Angela Eckersley, Dan Hooker and Andy Ineson Chris Frediani Hayley Francis, Marketing Manager at Paramount Interiors Matthew Reilly