All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 328
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Archive TitlesNew premises, New forklifts: Three new models will be built at new combilift headquarters
Combilift, the forklift for long loads manufacturer, has launched three new models in time for its move to new premises
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Something to build on
Losses from theft and vandalism suffered by the UK’s construction industry have been estimated at £400 million per annum.
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Archive TitlesBritish firms are “not taking security seriously” claims SIA
The latest study conducted for the Security Industry Authority exposes huge gaps between corporate rhetoric and reality in relation to security provision across Britain
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Archive TitlesBristol fashion
The design team charged with obtaining a minimum EcoHomes rating of ‘very good’ for this conversion in the south west have their work cut out for them. Stephen Kennett finds out why
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P.A.L. deal to represent Bottero in the South
Bottero UK Limited is pleased to announce that it has entered into a contract with the long established and respected South based machinery supplier, P.A.L. Glass Machinery Limited.
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Archive TitlesOnline log books
Internet-based solutions such as this recently released software provide a more practical way to pass on instructions to building users, says Phil Jones
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Archive Titlesbpi develops film blend
bpi.films, a subsidiary of British Polythene Industries PLC (BPI), has developed and improved its surface protection film for toughened glass.
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Blame culture
It would appear that California’s love affair with the car is finally over. In an aggressive move to combat global warming, the state is suing car manufacturers for damages related to pollution and a shortage of drinking water.
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Hoval sets out to clear confusion over biomass
So Bruce Boucher was confused by the example put forward in Ian Dagley’s article on biomass boilers (BSJ 08/06); I will try to elaborate.
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Archive TitlesManchester University's Biocentre
Manchester University's new Interdisciplinary Biocentre, with its radical architecture, open plan offices, full-height atrium and Termodeck system, is a far cry from the traditional laboratory building. Roderic Bunn takes a tour.
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Solar tops CIH bill
Solar Windows hit a high note during the recent Chartered Institute of Housing (CIH) conference and exhibition when the newly formed, Solar Band, performed a night of live rock and folk music to an audience of delegates and exhibitors.
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The Big Issue
This month sees the introduction of the new Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, which will impact on all workplaces and their physical security products (including security and fire doors, shutters and grilles) deemed to be part of an escape route
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Archive TitlesParking’s in best of health at Chrisp Street Centre
Problems with unauthorised parking at the busy Chrisp Street Health Centre in London’s East End have prompted the installation of a new MCS barrier from APT Controls, complete with an electromagnetic nesting to prevent damage from youths when they attempt to sit or swing on the barrier arm.
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Don’t believe the headlines: we are responsible for climate change
Grahame Wiggin writes (CM, September, Letters) with what still is a very common view, namely “that there are scientists who argue that mere mortals don’t affect the natural cycle of the earth’s climate that has been established over millenia.”
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Archive TitlesLicensing in Northern Ireland “being explored” by the Regulator
The Northern Ireland office has issued a Public Consultation Paper to explore the options for regulating the private security industry in Northern Ireland.
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Archive TitlesBay jacks are spanner free
Bay jacks are now available from Synseal for Shield, SynerJy and Legend.
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New entrants lack basic skills
Growing numbers of young people are entering the building services sector with sub-standard reading, writing and numeracy skills, according to research carried out by SummitSkills.
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Archive TitlesVector has bases covered
Instabuild, the company behind an advanced steel base and wall system for conservatories, has taken on Windowlink’s Vector Plus conservatory presentation and pricing package.
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Archive TitlesLaunch pad liverpool: ‘there are lots of things happening under the odl banner’
ODL Europe Limited, based in Liverpool, is the continental launch pad for a range of glazing cassettes, decorative door glass and sealed units with integral blinds, writes Dominic Bentham
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Rebuilding Babylon
Anderson's partner Stewart Blair, in a website-only exclusive, presents his perspective.