All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 268
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GE plant to close
GE Consumer & Industrial’s Leicester lighting manufacturing plant is to close by the end of 2007.
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Earth clamp standard ‘stifles innovation’
Frank Sayers, Eaton Electric’s product manager, says BS 951 – the British Standard for earth clamps used to connect equipotential bonding conductors to gas, water and central heating pipes – stifles innovation by referring only to metallic earth clamps.
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Archive TitlesCassette player
Toshiba Air Conditioning has added a new large ceiling-mounted cassette indoor unit to its Digital Inverter and Super Digital Inverter single and twin split system ranges.
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Archive TitlesCash test dummies
Electrical training specialist Tony Petrie on why you shouldn’t take the C&G 2391 without adequate preparation and training.
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Changes to fire regs for large buildings
The government has announced key changes to Part B of the Building Regulations to help fire fighters tackle blazes in tall and large buildings.
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Joint Industry Board
The Joint Industry Board presented the 100 000th ECS Gold Card to T Clarke’s Harry Rowe at London's Goring Hotel recently. The presentation marks a milestone in the continued progression and acceptance of the ECS as an industry-recognised scheme which confirms technical competence and health and safety ...
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Archive TitlesThe go between
In the first of a series of features on alternative dispute resolution, Ken Tracey takes a look at mediation.
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Having a Ballast
Helvar has announced the launch of the EL-TCs ballast range. Designed for use with compact lamps, the collection claims to feature the smallest case dimensions on the market.
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Performance anxiety
While this year’s KPIs show evidence of close working relationships and improved service, this is not reflected in fairer payment terms or better profit margins for m&e contractors
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NHICs annual luncheon
The NHIC’s annual luncheon saw shadow minister for housing Michael Gove presenting awards in recognition of excellence within the home improvement sector. The ECA sponsored the coveted housing association award, secured by Portsmouth Housing Association for their impressive refurbishment of Renown Gardens, a former service personnel quarters for the MoD, ...
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FSA all fired up for change
The ECA has launched the Fire and Security Association to represent the industry.
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Industry activity up
Construction products sales volumes have strengthened during the last three months to show healthy results for many suppliers.
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Brown goes green in 2007
The Chancellor has given an indication of the direction of the 2007 Comprehensive Spending Review with a raft of environmental measures in his pre-Budget report.
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Brown goes green in 2007
The Chancellor has given an indication of the direction of the 2007 Comprehensive Spending Review with a raft of environmental measures in his pre-Budget report.
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Creating your own virtual company
Ever wondered what it would be like to work for a virtual company? Paul Bennett took the plunge when he set up B:SSEC last year
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Creating your own virtual company
Ever wondered what it would be like to work for a virtual company? Paul Bennett took the plunge when he set up B:SSEC last year
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How to survive… a paltry pay rise
Amaya Lopez offers more half-serious advice on making your way in the modern office ...
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Attracting graduates to building services
Employment conditions must change if the industry is to attract more graduates, says Richard Lawrance, MD of recruitment consultant Resourcing Solutions.
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Young achiever
Joel Callow was named young achiever at the 2005 building services awards: the latest development in an interesting career path. Andy Pearson found out more.
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How to handle stress
Tim Cook, Managing Director of Hays Building Services gives advice on the issue