All Archive Titles articles – Page 244
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Mixed-use schemes: The six-pack you always wanted
How can we make sure that mixed-use opportunities are not missed opportunities? Well, David Chapman’s six key pointers to mixed-use development should help
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‘There is a great opportunity to grow the company and do more – what’s not sexy about that?’
Mark Clare kicked off his time as chief executive of Barratt by buying Wilson Bowden for £2.2bn. In his first interview since the merger, he tells Josephine Smit about the high-risk strategy, his ambitions for the company and life in the super-league.
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Government fails its own sustainability targets
Whitehall has been criticised for failing to meet its own targets to reduce carbon emissions from new and refurbished government buildings.
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GCSE students can now opt for building services
From September 2008 school pupils will be able to study for a diploma in building services engineering.
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Timetable for energy performance certificates published
The government has announced the timetable for implementing energy certificates under the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive.
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Archive TitlesWho tests the testers?
Keith Wilson argues the case for more regular and reliable methods of instrument testing.
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Archive TitlesWharf speed
Electrical installations are becoming increasingly modular in nature. EMC talks to PIP Electrics director Steve Brewer about how the firm has been a leading force in using this to its advantage.
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Archive TitlesResolution revolution
Ken Tracey welcomes in the next generation of Alternative Dispute Resolution.
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President's view
As my term as ECA president draws to a close, I reflect with pride on the past year working among staff and fellow officers. Activity is at an all time high, as the ECA never stands still on behalf of its members.
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Archive TitlesSmooth operators
When an NHS Trust specified that its new training centre was to be built with minimal disruption, EIC rose to the challenge.
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Method statement
This month’s issue shows exactly how progressive m&e contractors are leading the way with modern methods of construction. Modular techniques, least parts engineering and offsite manufacturing are all helping contractors offer their clients installation solutions that can be completed more quickly, safely and often more cheaply than conventional approaches.
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Archive TitlesLove me tender
Still mailing out your tendering documents by hand? Tracy Edwards goes online with md John Johnson to find out how iPost can help contractors save time, reduce costs and lessen contractual risks.
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Toni & Guy’s shining new spectacle
Toni & Guy’s hair salons are renowned for their edgy yet minimalist take on interior design, and the company’s flagship opticians store in Liverpool clearly follows suit, thanks to Concord:marlin’s lighting solutions.
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Archive TitlesThe green green grass of home
Osborne’s demonstration house showcases the latest in modern methods of construction and sustainability.
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Archive TitlesThe Ealing touch
When Ealing Council decided to consolidate its services on a low budget, Skanska and hurleypalmerflatt came to the rescue. Tracy Edwards finds out how value engineering can help the public sector tighten its purse strings.
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Archive TitlesDairy Cottage
The new series of Channel 4’s Grand Designs features an ambitious rebuild of a 400-year-old cottage in Hampshire, and Micromark has been given a starring role.
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Contract killer
Bob Harris, in his interview with Andrew Brister (EMC, April 2007) is perceptive in his views and challenging of matters that affect electrical contractors. He singles out the contractual arrangements that are commonly used in the industry and he is right that we have not yet achieved all of the ...
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Archive TitlesA combined effort
Combined heat and power has been sparking a great deal of interest lately as an alternative to traditional renewable energy supplies. David Hatherill offers some hot tips on specifying a chp system.