All Archive Titles articles – Page 508
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Archive TitlesCare in the community
The regeneration of a Manchester housing estate includes the installation of a new district heating scheme. How did Powerminster keep services up and running for tenants?
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Whitecroft buyout
Fagerhult AB of Sweden has acquired Whitecroft Lighting for an undisclosed sum.
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Brand-Rex bought out
The Gores Group, a privately held investment firm specialising in the technology, telecommunications and business services sectors, has acquired Brand-Rex from Honeywell International for an undisclosed sum.
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Micro-power gets boost
Minister of State for Energy, Malcolm Wicks, has announced a £30 million funding package over three years for the Low Carbon Building Programme (LCBP).
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Archive TitlesDriving BEAMA
As BEAMA celebrates its centenary, we join chief executive Dave Dossett in a typical week as he tackles counterfeiters, briefs Seb Coe and dines at Mirabelle’s – always with an eye on the Hammers.
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Archive TitlesNG Bailey’s new Mechanical Craft Training Centre
NG Bailey’s new Mechanical Craft Training Centre was opened by Alun Michael, minister of state for industry and the regions, on 4 November.
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Environmental awareness
It’s fair to say that m&e contractors are not known for losing sleep over environmental concerns. They may forfeit a couple of hours’ shut-eye worrying about whether or not they are going to get paid those long overdue retention monies, but sustainability? What’s that?
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First TrustMark licences awarded
Trade organisations have been awarded TrustMark licences as approved scheme operators in the government’s new consumer protection initiative: a move that sees 10 000 firms registered ready for a January start date.
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Archive TitlesCo-ordinated assembly
A 100-year life cycle and low energy use were key to the construction of the new Welsh Assembly building. Alison Luke finds out how the team met the quality and environmental requirements.
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Asbestos law changes
The HSC has published a consultative document seeking comments on proposed amendments to its asbestos regulations and an Approved Code of Practice (ACoP).
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Archive TitlesAn alarming situation
Although a European standard for security alarm installations exists, its implementation in the UK is not without pitfalls for the installer. Ian Holland explains the background and offers advice on how to avoid confusion.
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Archive TitlesConstruction accident rates falling
Statistics announced by the HSE show good progress throughout the construction industry in its drive to reduce the rate of fatal and major injuries but it is yet to meet 2001 Construction Summit targets.
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Archive TitlesConstruction Industry Scheme postponed until 2007
The much maligned implementation of the Construction Industry Scheme is to be postponed until 2007, following ECA lobbying and cross-industry outcry.
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Archive TitlesNico multipoint system
Nico Manufacturing’s Supercoat 500 is an alternative to standard yellow passivation, providing a contemporary bright silver finish that complements Nico’s range of stainless steel friction hinges. With high corrosion resistance it is ideal for coastal properties.
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Archive TitlesNew VS from Total Glass
Liverpool-based fabricator, Total Glass has introduced a new vertical sliding sash.
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Everwhite goes lead-free
Everwhite Plastics Ltd announces that it is the first UK manufacturer to change to Calcium Zinc for all its roofline products.
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Archive TitlesSupercut ‘Construction’
Old Fein favourite the Supercut is now being replaced by a new model.
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Sapa Building Systems
Sapa Building Systems has been awarded the BS7950 Kitemark for its Dualframe dual-colour window system (left), which exceeded the security standards.