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Archive TitlesTV programme
The BBC has moved from its famous Birmingham home at Pebble Mill into new state-of-the-art premises at The Mailbox, a mixed-use development in the centre of the city. The building has been redeveloped to include integrated broadcasting, technical/support and office facilities, and a public atrium space with views into the ...
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Presidential view
The ECA regional conferences are now in full swing. They are important fixtures in the ECA calendar and I would like to thank the regional staff and committees responsible for making them happen.
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Archive TitlesPeak practice
Close co-ordination and early supplier involvement have proved a successful combination at the new HSL facility.
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Archive TitlesPayment procedures
What are the options for those in payment disputes? Martin Wade explains the subtleties of set-off, counterclaim and abatement.
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Part P visits roadshows
Don’t miss the seminars on Part P of the Building Regulations at EMC’s Electrical Roadshow.
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Our survey said
Our lead letter this month (left) shows that despite all the talk about best value and other laudable initiatives, lowest price still rules the roost on most projects.
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Opt-out plans surveyed
ECA survey reveals members are keen to co-operate with the government and Europe on the 48 hour opt-out but some issues still require clarification.
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Archive TitlesWessex man
ECA president Tony Morgan has turned the Wessex Group into a £16 million business. Now he wants to help others do the same.
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Let’s work together
Collaboration is the key to future-proofing efficient and effective manufacturing. Much has been pronounced about open architecture, networking, automation and seamless integration. These are buzzwords aimed at reassuring an engineering audience that incompatibility between system components, hence commercial lock-out, is not happening. In reality this is not true. Not ...
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Sparkies in jail walkout
Four thousand electricians, plumbers and maintenance staff based in prisons across England walked out on a 48-hour stoppage on Tuesday 31 August.
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Part L: it’s time to say what
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) has issued the document Proposals for amending Part L of the Building Regulations and implementing the energy performance of the Building Directive for consultation. The ECA will be responding to this and wishes to canvas comments of members.
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This time it’s terminal
How is the M&E Major Projects Agreement progressing and is it working at Heathrow Terminal 5?
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Industry rich list revealed
The ECA has been named as the richest construction industry body in the latest Certification Office for Trade Union and Employer Associations annual report. It had total funds of £45 million and gross assets worth £66 million at the 2003/04 year end. The 2122 member firms brought in ...
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Archive TitlesThe route to good lighting
What factors must be considered when designing a lighting scheme to comply with regulations and best practice? Paul Cassidy discusses the key criteria that should be applied for office lighting.
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Getting technical
Changes are afoot in apprentice training. Simon Bartley explains the role of the new Technical Certificate.
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Pooled resources in Formby
EIC is partnering Dew Construction and Formby Land Trust to provide a leisure centre and swimming pool in Formby. The m&e contractor will supply and install the electrical services in a £350 000 contract.
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Fire in the hole
With downlighters becoming more common, how can you ensure that fire safety is not compromised during installation? EMC examines the options.
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Lightmongers create three-year journeymen scheme
On celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the Worshipful Company of Lightmongers has re-established a tradition by creating two journeymen.
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Philips starts company rebranding exercise
Philips has launched an 80 million euro advertising campaign as part of a rebranding exercise.
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College life
Ridi Lighting’s products have helped to revitalise a 200-seat lecture theatre in University College London. Designed by Nicholas Burwell Architects, the theatre was refurbished to include the latest audio-visual equipment plus a new lighting scheme. Installed by contractor Raytell Electrical, general lighting is met by over 40 of Ridi’s single ...