All Archive Titles articles – Page 304
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Archive TitlesThe Odyssey starts here
Marshall-Tufflex’s sleek new cable management system makes an impact.
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Market to grow, but only slowl
The UK market for m&e contracting is expected to increase every year for the next five, although annual real term growth is anticipated at just 2%.
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Archive TitlesSolar, so good
Working with renewable energy shouldn’t land you in hot water. Tracy Edwards reports on how to maximise the potential of this expanding market sector.
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Stern Review says global warming is the planet’s most serious threat
The Stern Review highlights wide ranging evidence of global warming and implores swift action by all involved in the provision and supply of energy if environmental and economic impact is not to escalate out of control.
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Archive TitlesThe full treatment
Tracy Edwards finds out how a collaborative approach has led to innovative solutions for Broadgreen Hospital.
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Web feat
Tony Henderson, director of operations with Bailey Teswaine, looks at the key points to consider when implementing a Voice over Internet Protocol solution.
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Archive TitlesThe famous five
Andrew Brister talks to Bill Alexander, business development director at Newey & Eyre, about the company’s project support role at one of Europe’s biggest construction projects – Heathrow Terminal 5.
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Wolseley moves into electrical supplies sector
The largest UK distributor of plumbing and heating products has bought into the electrical sector and is creating a nationwide brand called Electric Center.
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Archive TitlesEagle soars
Flexibility of the access control system is the key to success when installing a system in a multi-occupancy office buildings. The system has to be able to easily adapt to the changing needs of tenants as they come and go.
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Archive TitlesDesign works
Lighting design is now a prerequisite for commercial installations, and Brian Smithers argues that good design requires much more today than simply a knowledge of luminaires.
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Red tape and investment delays impact on Government targets
Poorly directed investment and red tape slow the industry and cause government to fail in service provision.
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Red tape and investment delays impact on Government targets
Poorly directed investment and a plethora of red tape are hindering on the construction industry and point to bad management by the government, as it battles to deliver on multiple fronts.
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Fire deaths hits new low
The latest national fire statistics, covering the year to 31 December 2005, show a fall in the number of fire-related deaths to the lowest figure since 1959. In 2005, deaths recorded in the UK fell to 485.
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Wage deal for h&v operatives
Agreement has been reached by the HVCA and Amicus on a third three year pay deal for the sector.
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Sir Michael Latham and David Hill
Display group hard hat levitation at celebrations marking the opening of Hills Electrical and Mechanical's new London office.
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Dinner date
Tickets are now available for the dinner date of the year – the ECA Annual Dinner.
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SES Southern Region is current
SES Southern Region is currently working on a £2 million m&e contract for the design, installation and commissioning of all services to the new wing of the £20 million redevelopment of Cascades shopping centre in Portsmouth.
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Peaches and cream
Peaches and creamOn reading last month’s news story, Foundation: concrete in a trench or cream, I almost wept with joy. How wonderful it is that builders are coming out... and expressing their feminine sides.These body beautiful builders herald a new openness amongst construction’s male-dominated workforce, and a desire to leave ...
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Archive TitlesExpand and contract
There is already a proliferation of contracts within the construction industry. So why, you might ask, do we need more? Paul Jackson explains.
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Hulse wins contract
Hulse has been awarded a contract by Bovis Lend Lease to revitalise the Stockley Park building, located alongside the M4, next to London’s Heathrow airport.