All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 458
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Archive TitlesA great idea?
The construction and art worlds have come together at an architectural exhibition in London only a stone's throw from a real life exhibit. Alison Luke takes a look at the Whitechapel Idea Store.
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Government green plan
The draft Strategy for Sustainable Construction Report 2006 has been launched by the DTI.
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Archive TitlesGet in tune with harmonic
Diesel generator sets are commonplace on sites up and down the country. Anna Currie reminds electrical contractors to consider the effects of distortion from harmonics.
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First prosecution under Part P
The first prosecution of a firm has been made for non-compliance with Part P of the Building Regulations.
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Express software - it's free
Estimation Group has launched a free software concept for small contractors and sole traders that aims to increase their productivity.
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Archive TitlesEverything but the girl
Women continue to be woefully under-represented in building services trades. Andrew Brister reports on a new initiative that aims to break down barriers.
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Archive TitlesElectrical Roadshows
The Electrical Roadshow returns to Sandown Park in March. Following on the success of last year's events, this is set to be another unmissable event for m&e contractors. Entry is free, so don't lose out on the opportunity to meet the industry's top manufacturers and benefit from the advice of ...
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ECA tackles Working at Height Regs
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has asked the ECA to provide examples of practical difficulties in relation to the Work at Height Regulations.
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Engineering diplomas
Employers from the building services engineering sector are being given the chance to shape two new diplomas for 14-19 year olds.
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Fire Safety Order delay
The ODPM has put back the date when the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order will come into force.
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Trox provides a comfortable sleep in prison
In a contract worth £100 000 Trox (UK) has supplied 77 chilled beams to help transform the former prison at Oxford Castle into a luxury hotel.
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Come an' have a go
In response to A R Ferguson (‘Socket to ‘em', EMC, Feb, p5), if he believes that the ECA has a monopoly in compiling and implementing amendments to the Wiring Regulations then he is sorely mistaken.
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Flexible college connections
Flex Connectors' lighting connection and control products have been used throughout Matthew Boulton College's new premises.
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Archive TitlesReform club
Will installers of fire detection and alarm systems get their fingers burnt when new legislation comes into effect this year? EMC looks at the new Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.
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Operatives should be registered, says City & Guilds director general
In a policy proposal to government, the City & Guilds called for licensing of operatives, company reports on training and credit for personal development in a bid to combat skills shortages and encourage training
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Archive TitlesECA president highlights opportunities from change
In his presidential address at the ECA annual dinner, Bill Wright said that the Association must take advantage of new legislation in order to be successful.
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Archive TitlesRisky business
New techniques for assessing the condition of assets are changing the world of maintenance. John Hutchinson looks at Condition Based Risk Management.
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Britain's highest residential building
Crane valves are being installed in Britain's highest residential building. The 47-storey Beetham Tower will dominate the Manchester skyline when complete in Spring 2006. The tower will include a 285-bed Hilton Hotel and 219 apartments and reach a height of 157-metres. Several hundred Crane balancing and isolation valves will be ...
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Asbestos victims lose right to claim for illness
Court of Appeal judges have ruled that sufferers of pleural plaques due to asbestos exposure will no longer be able to apply for damages through the courts.
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Lord Admiral Nelson's Tomb
Lord Admiral Nelson's Tomb is basking in a freshly lit environment in St Paul's Cathedral, London. As part of an ongoing refurbishment of the crypt Helvar provided a full lighting controls solution featuring an Imagine rack that acts as the hub of the system. DigiDim Dali to S-Dim converters allow ...