All Archive Titles articles – Page 541
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An educated installation
The selection of a self-contained plantroom for an upgrade at Kingshill Primary School in Walsall allowed the installation to be completed during term-time and faster than traditional methods.
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Archive TitlesEarly warning system
New developments in aspirating smoke detection are now making the technology suitable for small area applications. EMC investigates.
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Staple diet
Contractor UK Electrical Installations is using Hager’s Tebis TS bus system to provide an energy saving solution for Staples retail outlets nationwide. Covering nearly 140 stores, the programme will use Tebis to control high frequency lighting and radiant heaters.
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Archive TitlesDenizen of trust
The centenary year of the industry charity EEIBA is an achievement, but now is the time to concentrate on the future, says president David Dennison. He discusses the challenges ahead with Alison Luke.
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ECA and IIE sign deal to promote status of trades
The ECA and IIE have signed an historic Memorandum of Understanding that will see them work together to promote professional engineering standards within the electrical contracting industry and progress education and training.
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Poor logistics cost industry
A new report highlights the huge cost of poor logistics to the construction industry and sets out realistic methods of implementing change that will benefit everyone.
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E-commerce is still a mystery to contractors
The vast majority of the construction industry still has not got to grips with web-based technology and e-commerce, according to a survey commissioned by the Construction Products Association (CPA).
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Conflict therapy
How can disputes be avoided and managed in the m&e contracting industry? Tony Farrow says it’s all about upfront planning.
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Combined power
Trox has designed and manufactured an integrated lighting and air conditioning solution for the Land Securities complex at Cardinal Place, London. 7000 of the multi-service units were produced for the two office buildings under a £750 000 contract. The firm worked with lamp manufacturer Thorn to optimise light and airflow ...
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Archive TitlesClause for concern
Do your contracts cover your projects against every eventuality? Stephen Sidkin explains why you should check if your force majeure clauses will be legal should an event occur.
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Archive TitlesYour flexible busbar friend
A busbar solution is claimed to save more installation time on site.
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BSRIA
BSRIA has published a new manual entitled Light-Emitting Diodes: a guide to the technology and its applications. The publication will contain sections on the marketplace, technology and lighting design considerations, as well as including example applications and standard requirements. It is due out imminently, for more information please contact BSRIA ...
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The name’s bond
New financial regulations have changed the way the ECA’s warranty and bond schemes operate. Martin Wade brings us up to speed.
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Archive TitlesTotally bogus
Chris Atkin says don’t fall victim to bogus training providers. You could be putting your reputation and your customers’ safety at risk.
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Blowing the changes
Generator CeltPower has found a cost-effective and safe way to carry out maintenance work on its wind turbines. Nationwide Access’s Bronto Skylifts were used by Sinclair Knight Merz on a recent blade inspection on the P&L wind farm in Llandiniam, mid Wales, which has 103 turbines at 30 m high, ...
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Suspend belief
To celebrate designer Isambard Kingdom Brunel’s bi-centenary in 2006, the Clifton Suspension Bridge is being re-lit using high intensity, solid-state LEDs. MJN Colston is carrying out the installation, which includes around 800 m of Mita’s Cabsys cable duct together with heavy-duty cable tray and Fibrastrut channel-type supports. The installation will ...
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NG Bailey on a high
NG Bailey has revealed a significant increase in annual pre-tax profits, following a significant restructure of the business.
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Archive TitlesHealthy attitudes
The scale of construction of Heathrow Terminal 5 would present a headache for any health and safety team. Karen Fletcher looks at how BAA has made T5 an exemplar project.