All Archive Titles articles – Page 891
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Archive TitlesThe bench test 1: The long ranger
DS778 PIR from Bosch Security SystemsFewer needed makes for an economical installation
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$1 billion biometrics market is getting closer
The world market for biometrics equipment is currently undergoing a period of significant change.
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Use your vote
I am writing on behalf of the members of the Association of Technical Lightning and Access Specialists (ATLAS) to support Peter Foster, the president of the Contract Flooring Association (CFSA), and other industry figures for their recent outcrys regarding retentions.Foster's comments have provoked unprecedented reaction from our members. We are ...
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Archive TitlesTake vat
New legislation covering the completion of vat invoices is now in place. Steve James outlines what your firm must do to comply.
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Suspended sentence
Suspension of works may seem an ideal solution to receiving monies due, but when and how can this sanction be used?
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Product recycling
A group of appliance manufacturers have set up a new company to recycle electrical and electronic consumer products in line with new European law.
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Archive TitlesPrison service
Prison service: Hills Electrical & Mechanical has completed a low energy installation in a new mother and baby unit at HMP Askham Grange near York. The building has been successfully assessed for a BRE EcoHomes environmental performance rating. The unit has ten bedrooms, storerooms, bathrooms, nursery and prison staff facilities. ...
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Presidential view
Last year ended with welcome results from cross-industry collaboration in which the ECA was involved. The Major Projects Agreement (MPA) received a welcome boost towards the end of 2003 with the news that this industrial relations model will be implemented at Heathrow’s Terminal 5. This followed a successful initial meeting ...
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Archive TitlesShedding light
A system that allows dimming of metal halide lamps is saving energy in 'shed' buildings. David Barnwell outlines the implications for contractors.
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Archive TitlesLight work
When it comes to choosing light sources in offices, whether it's a replacement or new system, there are a number of factors to take into account. David Patrick explains why it pays to take a close look at what lamps offer.
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Pre-Budget report has a nasty sting in its tail
The Chancellor's upbeat pre-Budget report hides the threat of a new tax on business dividends that will penalise the entrepeneurial owner-manager.
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Archive TitlesHousing to be tackled
Lord Ezra, president of the National Home Improvement Council (NHIC) has called for the Government to introduce a reduced rate of vat and standard form of grant for home improvement work.
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Archive TitlesHigh hopes
New regulations on working at height are set to become law in 2004. How will they affect your working practices? Paul Reeve outlines the changes.
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Archive TitlesReaching new heights
Reaching new heights: Novar has won contracts valued at up to £42 million to supply the life safety and building management systems for Heathrow Terminal 5. The package will include Gent fire detection, voice alarm and public address systems and Trend intelligent building controls. The control system will comprise up ...
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Working at height safely
The ECA wants to hear from members who have come up against restrictions on the use of step ladders in order to find out the alternatives that exist. This request comes in the light of the new Work at Height Regulations, due out this year, that will place emphasis on ...
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A head for heights
Happy New Year and welcome to another raft of rules to cast your refreshed eyes over. This time it's the proposed Working at Height Regulations (see pages 7 and 17); the four-month consultation period is well under way, so make sure you get your comments in now.
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SummitSkills granted a licence to operate
SummitSkills has been granted a five-year licence to operate as the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for the building services engineering sector, with effect from December 2003.
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Fully insured?
Prohibitive insurance premiums are being blamed for the demise of many electrical companies, but there are several ways that firms can help reduce the impact on their business.Firms have the power to reduce the draconian effect increased premiums are having on their business. In most cases, they need take only ...
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Insulation in floor voids
Members working with insulation in floor voids, in accordance with Part L of the Building Regulations, should derate installation cables by a factor of 0.55 if the cables are entirely surrounded by insulation, advises the ECA. In practice, this would mean installing a 4mm2 twin and earth cable with a ...
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Work experience at HVCA
The HVCA has launched an initiative to encourage its members to offer work experience placements to young people. Making the Team is part of the HVCA’s programme to mark its Centenary year in 2004.