All Archive Titles articles – Page 337
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Archive Titlesbpi develops film blend
bpi.films, a subsidiary of British Polythene Industries PLC (BPI), has developed and improved its surface protection film for toughened glass.
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Archive TitlesOnline log books
Internet-based solutions such as this recently released software provide a more practical way to pass on instructions to building users, says Phil Jones
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P.A.L. deal to represent Bottero in the South
Bottero UK Limited is pleased to announce that it has entered into a contract with the long established and respected South based machinery supplier, P.A.L. Glass Machinery Limited.
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Archive TitlesBristol fashion
The design team charged with obtaining a minimum EcoHomes rating of ‘very good’ for this conversion in the south west have their work cut out for them. Stephen Kennett finds out why
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Archive TitlesBritish firms are “not taking security seriously” claims SIA
The latest study conducted for the Security Industry Authority exposes huge gaps between corporate rhetoric and reality in relation to security provision across Britain
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Something to build on
Losses from theft and vandalism suffered by the UK’s construction industry have been estimated at £400 million per annum.
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Archive TitlesBuilt to last
Given the huge range of risks associated with major building projects, it’s vital that companies maximise their on-site security throughout the entire construction phase by deploying total solutions.
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Archive TitlesNew premises, New forklifts: Three new models will be built at new combilift headquarters
Combilift, the forklift for long loads manufacturer, has launched three new models in time for its move to new premises
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No ‘silver bullet’ cure for Ultraframe
Stuart Lees, Chief Executive of Latium Plastics, has laid out the future of Ultraframe, two months after Latium's bid became unconditional, and with much of the former PLC's top management now out of the business.
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Bursary offer
The CIBSE Lifts Group is offering a bursary of £1000 to an engineer or a student in science and engineering to carry out research into lifts in different building types.
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Business update
A round-up of the latest news for managers in the building services industry
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Archive TitlesOpen day insights at Bystronic
Bystronic Glass UK is holding open days at its head office in Telford, on 11 and 12 October 2006.
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Caption of the month
Hocus focus“Come on chaps, the site hut has to be here somewhere”Thanks to Henry Lamb
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Caption contest
Caption CompetitionRealise that dream of seeing your name in the pages of CM. Send us a caption and we - kicking and screaming - will hand over a £20 drinks voucher for the wittiest. Email: construction_manager@cmpinformation.com
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Archive TitlesFleet cuts carbon footprint
Schüco International has just taken delivery of a new transport fleet that is expected to cut fuel consumption by 12 per cent, thereby significantly reducing the company’s carbon footprint.
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Cards for everyone
Your editorial “Play the safety card” (CM, Sept) stated: “From 1 October this year all tradespeople must have an appropriate card...” This is a misleading half-truth.
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Part L revamp on the cards
The government is considering further changes to Part L2A of the Building Regulations following a rapid increase in the number of planning applications for commercial buildings with air conditioning.
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Archive TitlesConservatories with care
The installation of a conservatory roof at Red Lodge Care Home in Taunton, Somerset was a tough challenge for Sheerlite manufacturer L.B. Plastics Ltd and Bridgewater-based fabricator and installer S. Notaro Windows Ltd, but the end result has been an outstanding hit with residents and staff alike. The challenge was ...
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Carillion defends payment terms
According to chairman Philip Rogerson, Carillion made good progress in the first six months of 2006 and the integration of Mowlem, acquired in February, “has gone well”. But how has the recent acquisition affected Mowlem’s roster of subcontractors who have been asked to accept Carillion’s 65-day payment period and sign ...
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