All Letters articles – Page 66
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CommentGoing the extra distance
Thanks to Bruce McAra for this picture taken in Birmingham. He writes: “One for the album. This man appears to have forgotten where his ladder is, and it’s quite a journey back to the bucket.”
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Price check
On 22 September, I wrote an article about the cost of photovoltaic systems. Ian Butters then wrote a letter on 6 October that argued that increases in electricity prices would mean a reduced net present value for photovoltaic systems. However, as the cost table only appraises, and does not compare ...
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Unforeseen changes
A problem emerged with your announcement that the DCLG had withdrawn Part F guidance on the installation of trickle ventilators in replacement windows (6 October).
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Setting it straight
Your feature concerning the “Cladding crisis” (6 October, page 42) refers to sources which appear to be out of date in regard to the state of play in the UK market, specifically in relation to our company, Schneider GB Ltd.
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Don’t rely on the sun
I read with interest your article “What’s new under the sun” (6 October, page 22) having carried out a similar limited pilot survey last winter for Circle Anglia Housing Association, in which we compared four houses fitted with panels and four of similar house types without panels, including lifestyle adjustments. ...
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The specialists are coming
Thank you for publishing my email (6 October, page 38). I must however express my disappointment that key elements were edited out:
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Broom with a view
Thanks to Tim Gough of Austin Winkley & Associates for this picture, and for also sending the contractor’s health and safety policy, which includes the line, “All employees are encouraged to contribute actively towards a work environment which is free of accidents and ill health”. Quite.
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An old story
Thank you for your most informative article on ageism in the workplace (29 September, page 44). I could not help but think that it was fortunate that it was published on 29 September and not after the new regulations came into force.
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It’s no secret
I was pleased to see that my letter to Graham Watts, chair of the construction umbrella bodies adjudication task group, received coverage in last Friday’s Building (6 October, page 63).
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For God’s sake, go
Your article reviewing “what to do if your boss won’t leave” (29 September, page 60) fails to mention the final course of action a person can resort to if they feel there is no chance to progress their career – to find employment elsewhere.
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CommentSave the college
Further to your article on the threatened closure of the CITB’s National Construction College (29 September, page 28), I am writing to express our support for its redevelopment.
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CommentAlan Titchmarsh on speed
Aldo Giovanelli writes: “Attached is a picture of someone attempting to dig his own grave. I am a building control officer and having had to deal with a partially collapsed building the previous week I was naturally a little perplexed at this one. Fortunately this building hasn't collapsed … yet.”
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CommentThe Wiltshire Evel Knievel
After our whistlestop world tour of safety blunders, we’re back in Blighty this week to witness a (hopefully) death-defying stunt involving a motorbike, a couple of ladders and a nice, slopey roof.
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CommentA culture of risk
Denise Chevin’s leader about the economic impact of Eastern European workers on the UK construction industry (25 August, page 3) makes a lot of sense.