All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 662
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Archive TitlesFear of fire, part 1
Many installers think that fire is too hot to handle … but they could be missing out on a potentially huge profit area because of fear. Our new three-part series, by Peter Holmes of Gardiner Security, looks at how installers can make the jump that could transform their business … ...
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Time to train
I noted with disappointment the letter from the anonymous critic of the principle of a training fund (‘Funding farce’, EMC, Dec 2004/Jan 2005).While I trust that the actual ratio of contributions against training subsidies will be provided by the ECITB, clearly I would not support, but would seek with fellow ...
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Archive TitlesTime for training
The Government is aiming to increase the number of people entering vocational training, but are enough employers taking on apprentices? Denis Hird examines the issues in advance of JTL’s national conference.
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Presidential VIEW
The commercial sector is seeing an increased use of framework agreements and PFIs, which ECA members say is affecting tendering opportunities.
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Archive TitlesPart P is a testing time
January's introduction of Part P is still being met with confusion, frustration and hostility. Mark Hadley thinks that Part P does not have to mean the upheaval many feared.
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New Year’s resolution
So 1 January has come and gone. Hands up those who have registered with one of the competent person schemes for self-certification of electrical work to the new Building Regulations? While you would expect readers of this magazine to have jumped through the necessary hoops, our news story (page 9) ...
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Archive TitlesSupport network
Andrew Brister talks to John Johnson about life after Farebrother and his plans for his new company, UK Estimating Support.
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Archive TitlesRates for the job
Are you aware of the changes being made to the rules governing the local taxation of small firms? John Davies outlines the facts.
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Industry output slows
Growth in construction output is to fall over the next three years, according to new figures from the Construction Products Association. The organisation’s Construction Industry Forecast sees growth in the industry to slump from 5·1% in 2003 to just 0·8% in 2005.
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Yorkshire ice palace
Yorkshire skiers and sledgers unable to reach the Alps this winter can enjoy their sports indoors thanks to ABB equipment.
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Part P is a mystery to homeowners
A survey of British homeowners has found that the majority are not aware of Part P. Even more startling is their admission that the new law will not stop them from undertaking electrical work.
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Archive TitlesHome winners
The Ridings Housing Association has won the ECA-sponsored National Home Improvement Council 2004 award for Housing Associations modernisation projects. Presented at the NHIC Annual Awards ceremony in London, the winning project was the The Granges in Chapeltown, Leeds. This comprised four Victorian homes converted 30 years ago into small flats; ...
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Regulation hell?
The instigators of Part P of the Building Regulations want the UK to be a safer place regarding domestic electrical installations for our clients and homeowners. This is very laudable, but the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and clearly this is another such road.The hell it leads ...
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Archive TitlesThe great outdoors
The market for outdoor wiring accessories is growing fast, covering residential, commercial and industrial applications. Paul Haddlesey suggests there is value in thinking ‘outside the building’ as well as ‘outside the box’.
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Archive TitlesPlaying the game
ottingham-based contractor Goodmarriott and Hursthouse has won the contract to install electrical services at the new Emirates Stadium for Arsenal Football Club. During construction the firm expects to employ around 100 operatives and managers on the North London site. On-site preparation of the project began in August 2004, completion is ...
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Schneider forms T-BIS
Schneider Electric has launched T-BIS, its Transparent Building Integrated Systems division, to capture a larger share of the intelligent building controls (IBC) market. The dedicated division, headed by Harvey Dunham, Schneider Electric’s director of building systems and solutions, is aiming to triple the company’s current £10 million sales per annum ...
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ECA web site gets green section
The WEEE Directive, Part L of the Building Regulations, waste disposal and implementing ISO 14001 are all pressing issues for the contractor. With this in mind, the ECA has launched a new area on its web site that will tackle these and other environmental issues.
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A neat saving for distillery
Siemens drives are saving energy and money at Glenfiddich whisky distillery.
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Archive TitlesDefence mechanism
Simon Bartley reports on how the electrotechnical industry is playing its part in supporting the efforts of the Armed Forces at home and abroad.
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JTL debates the future
Industry training provider JTL is holding a national conference in February. The event will aim to build on the Government’s skills strategy and ensure that employers have access to the right training support and skills for businesses.