All Archive Titles articles – Page 755
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Hospital scrubs up nicely
Savings of 40% energy costs are being achieved at the University Hospital of North Staffordshire laundry thanks to a new drive solution installed by ABB.
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Young lighters honoured
The Worshipful Company of Lightmongers continues its support of the lighting industry with sponsorship of a comprehensive range of 15 awards each year. A clutch of these were presented recently, including the ECA-sponsored ECA/Lightmongers Award.
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Archive TitlesHands on
Southern Electric Contracting has taken on 78 apprentice electricians in its latest trainee intake. The firm received more than 750 applications for its latest scheme, which is the highest since it was set up in 1992. The apprentices will begin their working life at SEC in a series of six ...
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Archive TitlesThe next generation
Optical, wireless or copper: which way is data networking going? Mansel Healy clarifies the trends and options.
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Archive TitlesInspector’s gadgets
What environmental aspects must you consider when inspecting a construction site? Chris Ottaway outlines your responsibilities.
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Investing in the future
How do today’s apprentices compare with those of the past? Phil Wainwright outlines his experiences.
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Archive TitlesFused thinking
Are fuses destined for the history books? EMC finds out the future of this reliable technology.
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Firms urged to get ready for Part P
Contractors have until 1 January 2005 to prepare for new electrical safety requirements in dwellings.
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Expert winners
Four EMC readers are celebrating the chance of an adrenaline-filled day in a F1 car at the racetrack or a relaxing golf break after entering our Technical Expert series.
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Electrician fatality rate shock
Ten people were killed in the installation of electrical wirings and fittings in 2003-04, the latest HSE figures have revealed, with construction accounting for 30% of all UK workplace fatalities.
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Joint domestic installer qualification launched
The ECA has joined forces with the NICEIC to launch a new, nationally recognised, domestic electrical installer qualification following the introduction of Part P.
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Waste lamps costs rise
Electrical contractors may face increased costs and possible fines for improper disposal of fluorescent lamps.
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Steel price rises to hit construction
Rapid increases in the price of steel and other raw materials are set to affect supplies to the construction industry. Trade body BEAMA Installation has predicted serious implications for contractors in the UK.
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The client is king
What do main contractors think of m&e specialists and what can you do to impress them? Andrew Brister reports on a survey conducted by EMC.
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Sustainable buildings
The Government has given the go ahead for a Code for sustainable buildings to be produced. A drive to cut greenhouse gas emissions will form the heart of the Code. It will establish higher standards for energy and water efficiency, as well as waste and use of materials.
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Building Regulations Part P
If you or your firm want to be approved under the ‘Competent Person Schemes’ for Part P of the Building Regulations, don’t leave it until the last minute to apply for an assessment.
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BSRIA offers profitability
Making construction projects more efficient and profitable is the theme of the BSRIA Briefing 2004. To be held in London on 19 November, and supported by EMC, the event will investigate two money-saving techniques: prOSPa (promoting off-site production applications) and an IT initiative called The Avanti Programme.
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Sparkies win battle with DAF Electrical
An employment tribunal has ruled that four electricians were unfairly dismissed by electrical contractor DAF Electrical for trade union activities.
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Bailey reorganises in Scotland
The Edinburgh and Glasgow offices of NG Bailey are amalgamating, with the individual east and west coast operations being replaced by a ‘central belt’ emphasis.
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Ciaran McQuaid wins Edmundson Award
Ciaran McQuaid of Paul Braham & Sons, Newry, County Down is the winner of the 2004 ECA Edmundson Award. The 19-year old apprentice won the title against competition from nearly 1000 other eligible trainees.