All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 595
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Archive TitlesHSE handling blitz halts workers picking up bad vibes
Acting on its much-trumpeted concern for the damage workers suffer to bones, nerves and skin due to careless use of tools and materials, the HSE undertook a Healthy Handling blitz in March.
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Countdown to the Awards
This year's Building Services Awards take place on 27 June at the Grosvenor House Hotel on London's Park Lane.
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Archive TitlesA Pole apart
After seven months working as a welder in the UK, Jacek Mierzwa has been offered a permanent position. CM quizzed him about the differences between here and his native Poland. ‘i want more overtime,’ he says
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Jack of all trades, master of none
When it comes to training, Chris Grisenthwaite was justified in what he said. (‘Letters’, CM, April). On a visit to a construction training facility, I asked a motor vehicle lecturer: “Who teaches the plumbers?” His reply was “I do; next question.” When I asked, “Who teaches the bricklayers,” he gave ...
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Archive TitlesAir force
The average temperature in Angola is 25°C – but that hasn’t stopped this new university largely eschewing air-conditioning in favour of a more natural solution.
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New work at height regs aim to protect ‘short fall’
If you’re falling headfirst, whether it’s two meters or 20 is almost academic. You only need to turn to page 29 for the story of a worker who died from a 2.5m fall.
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Add your weight to the CDM debate
You’ve got until the end of July to have your say on the Health and Safety Commission’s plans to change the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations.
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Construction Act fails to protect
Specialist contractors are demanding revisions to the Construction Act to protect against non-payment
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ACA launches new contract
A new form of partnering contract by the Association of Consultant Architects aims to challenge the costs of building maintenance.
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So you reckon you can build a home for £60k?
you read it right. If you think are capable of designing a home for a measly £60,000, then English Partnerships (EP) will want to hear from you. But you better be quick, as you need to register an interest by May 13.
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Salary survey 2005
With the continuing skills shortage leaving firms fighting over the best candidates and the glut of new developments on the go, the BSj/Hays Montrose salary survey reveals a buoyant job market in which salaries have been on the increase – no matter where you’re based
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The rich and profitable
Behind Lakshmi Mittal and Roman Abramovich, several industry names made the Sunday Times Rich List guide to Britain and Ireland.
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Archive TitlesGPD makes the most of a long weekend
The final programme for the 9th Glass Processing Days in Tampere Finland from Friday June 17 to Monday June 20, 2005, has been released.
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Do U value quality? The N&C Glass portfolio
Nicholls & Clarke, or N&C as the company prefers to be known these days, is one of the major names in the world of glass processing, with three branches in the south of England, and the ability to satisfy virtually any requirement for added value, high performance glass.
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Archive TitlesEdgetech in Switzerland
Lisec is supplying Glas Trösch of Switzerland with its first IG Line for running Edgetech’s Super Spacer.
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MBO heralds a new era for EAG
One of the country’s leading specialist glazing firms has ushered in a new era with a management buy-out.
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LETTER: Disaster donation thanks
On behalf of Redeem, the mobile phone and printer cartridge recycling company, I would like to say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has given their support to our recent Tsunami Recycling Appeal.
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Archive TitlesMaking the soft sell: Saint gobain’s new coated products and jumbo laminating line
Guillerme Huguen, Managing Director of Saint Gobain Glass UK, talks to Dominic Bentham about the continuing growth of Planitherm soft coats, new products for the conservatory market, and other exciting developments due from the Eggborough plant this year