All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 810
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'No more freedom' for ALMOs, says government
Whitehall source rules out borrowing powers as fourth-round results announced
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NSI has embarked on crusade against Sequad
With regard to the letter from Tom Mullarkey (Chief Executive of the NSI) as published in the April edition of Security Installer, this can only be viewed as a naïve and hopelessly biased and factually incorrect missive.
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ODPM adviser: 'Limit codes to growth areas'
One of the government's advisers on design codes does not believe they should be used outside the government's four growth areas.
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Archive TitlesADT to sponsor Aberdeen FC
ADT WILL SPONSOR ABERDEEN football club for the next two seasons. The six-figure agreement will see the ADT logo adorn the Scottish Premier League team's new kit.Aberdeen's chief executive Keith Wyness said: "ADT is a global organisation with a strong affinity to sport and has some exciting plans for the ...
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In our view Sequad did not comply with DD243
Following on from your Mailbox page in the April edition and Mike Cahalane's view on the NSI's position with respect to the product Sequad, I would like to express the following opinion: I am proud to be approved by an approval body that is prepared to support a potentially contentious ...
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2nd opinion: Deprived of improvement
Latest league tables of worst-off areas show extra funding must be far more targeted, says David Walker
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You live and love 2
George Tzilivakis is not taking into account the Health Environment Act, but neither do councils, social landlords nor the Housing Corporation. If the properties in which lovemaking at any level and in any form (or any other noise) is taking place are properly insulated but still the lovemaking comes through ...
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Archive TitlesThe bench test 2: Eastern promise
QTEC XQ dual technology detector from XeridyneIt performs well and boasts new features
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£170m bill for sector as Treasury closes tax loophole
Tax relief for non-charitable associations with VAT shelters to go, says government
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Archive Titles17 days to success
In a remarkable installation, 1st Active Security took just 17 working days from the date the order was received to install a comprehensive access control system at an internationally renowned art college. The whole system was installed and tested, with 2100 students enrolled, photographed and issued with cards.
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Archive TitlesThe bench test 1: What a row!
The Inferno internal sounder from Klaxon SignalsSeriously disturbing noise for the intruder
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Archive TitlesStrong words
Calling project managers! Do you inspect, maintain, manage or operate buildings? If so, there’s a new book aimed squarely at you. Ciria’s latest publication, a report based on the results of a research project carried out by FaberMaunsell and the University of Surrey, is entitled Strengthening Metallic Structures Using Externally ...
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Shackle standards
The standard, BS EN 13889, applies to forged steel shackles for general lifting purposes, including Dee and Bow shackles, from 0.5t WLL up to and including 25t WLL.A number of standards will enter the market this year. They will apply to lifting and rigging equipment used across the EU. The ...
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Why sustainability pays
There is something off-putting about sustainability. It feels worthy but not practical. It's an impression that comes from some of its most enthusiastic proponents. They seem earnest, committed, but somehow not living in the real (business) world.
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Archive TitlesAnd for my next trick...
Avanti will help you achieve optimum performance with the tools you already have. so what is it? an It thing with no new IT. a consultancy thing, without any fees. Is this what the industry needs or yet another wheeze?