All Archive Titles articles – Page 699
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Archive TitlesGot a grievance?
New legislation on workplace disputes has been launched. Gareth Edwards and Clive Day explain the facts that you need to know.
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Safety fitting
Over 10 000 m of Greening’s cable and ladder tray are being fitted in the new hq for the Health and Safety Executive in Bootle.
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First steel, now plastics prices soar
The rapidly rising cost of raw materials and oil, along with the booming Chinese economy, is inflating pvc-based construction product prices at unprecedented rates, claims electrical products trade association.
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Archive TitlesLJ Monks restructures family firm
South Yorkshire company L J Monks sets course on a major reorganisation, with the formation of a corporate group, headed by group managing director Warren Monks, and new office and workshop facilities.
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Archive TitlesPart P explained
Many electrical contractors throughout the UK are asking themselves: “Does Part P of the Building Regulations apply to me?” Well, if you carry out or are associated with electrical installation work in dwellings situated within England and Wales, the answer to this question is certainly “Yes”. If you ...
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Archive TitlesElectric properties
When mains gas is not suitable for heating and hot water, electricity is proving ideal, raising opportunities for contractors.
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Proposals drawn up to rectify cut-out seal debacle
The ECA has been instrumental in proposing changes to procedures for the removal and replacement of company cut-out seals by electrical contractors.
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Construction industry has positive outlook
Increased government and private sector building work lifted overall construction activity during the third quarter of 2004 according to Construction industry trade surveys, a report compiled by the Construction Confederation and Construction Products Association.
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Uninterrupted Christmas shopping at QVC
When live shopping channel QVC’s power supply at its south-west London hq became unreliable it sought help from WF Electrical.
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Terminal cabling
A new prefabricated, factory-tested cable system is cutting contractor time on site at Heathrow Terminal 5.
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Recycling to hit buyers
Consumers could be forced to pay a levy on electrical goods to fund the cost of recycling them, manufacturers have warned.
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Archive TitlesNew Building Regulations guide
With the arrival of Part P of the Building Regulations imminent, the ECA and NICEIC have jointly published the Electrical installers’ guide to the Building Regulations.
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Novar faces hostile takeover bid
Novar, the group behind top electrical names such as MK, Bardic and Gent, is facing a bitter takeover battle as it fends off a bid from Melrose, the specialist bid vehicle.
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Haden sues over BBC job
Haden Young is suing Bovis Lend Lease claiming it was underpaid for work on BBC offices in White City, London.
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Archive TitlesBasket case
Tests have shown that basket tray can be used as a shield for electromagnetic disturbances, says Matthew Way.
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JTL London Apprentice of the Year
20 young electrical and plumbing apprentices were presented with JTL London Apprentice of the Year Awards at an event held by the Employers’ Training Forum.
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All set for Part P?
In a little over a month after this issue hits the streets, the new Part P of the Building Regulations becomes law.
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IEE and IIE agree on IET
A draft of the proposed prospectus for the formation of a new institution made up of members from the IIE and IEE has been unanimously accepted by the IIE Council.
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JTL joins adult apprentice row
JTL has backed claims by the the Engineering Employers’ Federation (EEF) that the Government is backtracking on plans for publicly-funded apprenticeships for the over 25s.
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Dispute adjudicator nominations help
In the event of a dispute that is referred to adjudication, ECA members should be aware that they are able to request that the ECA president nominates an adjudicator.