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Safety First
George Wimpey is the first housebuilder to provide 30 mA rcd protection across all home electrical circuits after proposals by contractor Dual Bound and supplier Hager. EMC reports.
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Archive TitlesFire and security
Total detectionOptex Europe has launched Redwave, an external detector that combines several technologies in a single unit. It is designed to counter the three major causes of false alarms outdoors: repetitive movement from objects such as trees; small animals; and being triggered by activity beyond the protected area.Enquiries 165Hearing ...
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Healthy figures
Did ECA members make the grade on ZAP targets? Paul Reeve gives a round-up of the latest industry figures.
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Size isn't everything
Rapid business expansion has led many a contracting firm into difficulties. Andrew Brister talks to Trevor Koch about the lessons learnt from the demise of the well-established RTT Group.
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HVAC engineers top industry indury list
Findings of the HSE's Construction Statistics Report make for grim reading as plumbing, heating and ventilation engineers neared the top of the list for occupations suffering the highest number of major or fatal workplace injuries.
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Lewden and Palazzoli join forces in partnership deal
Two major names in the electrical market have come together to give contractors access to a wider range of products. The partnership takes effect on 1 June.
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Payment security in Early Day Motion
The SEC Group is urging contractors to get their MPs to support Early Day Motion (EDM) 1941 to help promote payment security in the construction industry.
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Archive TitlesDerby day:
Skanska Innisfree has begun handover of its £333 million Derby PFI hospital scheme.
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Energy costs stifle UK industry
The rising cost of energy in the UK is putting a strain on industry and making it less competitive than European counterparts, says new Construction Products Association president John Colley.
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Archive TitlesCounting the costs
Total cost of ownership is increasingly important in the purchasing decision for structured cabling systems, but what must be considered?
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Archive TitlesGetting connected
A new firm has entered the data centre market, offering opportunities for local m&e contractors to get involved. Paul Flatt of hurleypalmerflatt explains the concept behind Galileo Connect.
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Archive TitlesThe champions league
Who are this year's industry top scorers? The game is on as the 2006 Building Services Awards finalists make a strike for glory.
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CIBSE green campaign
CIBSE is spearheading a new campaign to encourage businesses to take action and have a go at reducing their building's carbon emissions over a short time period.
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Archive TitlesVoice and data cabling
Home learningAsheridge Communications has introduced a home networking training course for electrical contractors. Aimed at newcomers to the market, the one-day course covers the fundamentals of voice, data, audio, cctv, tv and home cinema design, installation and integration. It focuses on the key system solutions available and gives an analysis ...
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Interserve buys MacLellan
Interserve has purchased MacLellan Group for £116 million in a cash and shares deal. MacLellan provides hygiene, catering, security and estate maintenance for clients including Boots, BAE Systems, BP and Chelsea Football Club.
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Wholesaler buys rival
Wolseley UK, the country's largest supplier of plumbing and heating products, has acquired AC Electrical Wholesale for £17.6 million.
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Archive TitlesCables and busbars
Gold standard Prysmian's FP200 Gold has been approved as a multi-purpose fire resistant cable.
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T Clarke: future's bright
Speaking at T Clarke's AGM, chair Russell Race expressed satisfaction at current trading and forecast a surge in business. He said: "The year has started well.
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Breaking the chains
Contractors are always on the look out for ways to save installation time on site. EMC reports on how contractors, wholesalers and suppliers are working together to innovate.
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New fire rules boost schemes
Following impending changes to fire safety legislation, due to come into force in October under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order (RRO), electrical contractors have been signing up to the ECA's UKAS accredited EN 45011 Fire Alarm System and Emergency Lighting schemes.