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27% of contractors set to fail says survey
A recent survey by Plimsoll Publishing indicates that 27% of electrical contractors will cease business during 2001 if they do not change their current practices.
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AWE to use M4I partnering
AWE is set to become one of the first companies to use the new model partnering contract developed by the Movement for Innovation (M4I) ('New model army', EMC, November 1999).
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Siemens expands
Siemens Building Technologies Cerberus Division has acquired the UK business interests of Preussag Fire Protection.
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BSRIA launches KPIs for m&e contractors
The m&e industry has a set of KPIs to tie in with those for general construction.
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Site deaths prompt safety drive
The Health and Safety Executive has announced a 59% jump in site deaths, prompting the Government to call for urgent talks on safety.
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HVCA in web feat
The HVCA and software supplier Estimation have joined forces to enhance web facilities available to members.
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BSRIA invests in research
The Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA) has launched Investors in Research.
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Unions set to merge
The AEEU will merge with the MSF general technical union in early 2001.
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Brown's pre-budget report brings savings
Gordon Brown's pre-budget statement on 8 November should give savings to electrical contractors through vat reductions and changes to the CIS thresholds.
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Moving with the times
Sir Michael Latham discusses his roles in the industry's organisations and how the groups are dealing with the challenges being presented by today's workplace.
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Silent calling
When can you legally access employees' telephone and e-mail messages? We outline your rights in the new Lawful Business Practice Regulations.
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Shed's heaven
First it was the Tate Modern, now The Wapping Project adds to the conversion of industrial power stations for modern art.
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Domestic bliss?
The smart home remains much talked about but rarely seen. We talk to one enterprising electrical contractor whose own home offers a cost-effective glimpse of tomorrow's world today.
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Open sesame
The use of open systems controls technology is increasingly being proven as cost-effective and viable.
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Power to the Internet
The rise of colocation centres for telecommunications is focusing attention on the UK's power supply. We examine the issues of power protection for mission-critical operations.
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Raising the alarm
We look at innovatory progress in the fire detection market, where mains switching is now possible with the latest interface modules.
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What will this mean for employment law?
Existing legislation will now be interpreted with the benefit of the incoming incorporation of Convention rights. However, some of the more extravagant claims for what this Act will do can be disregarded
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Electric light
Solar power may seem an unlikely source of new business, but opportunities are coming onto the horizon. Could this be the time to wake up to pvs?
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Changing times
In electrical terms the surge of telecommunications is huge. We examine the issues as Global Switch takes over the FT's old east London printworks.
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Only human
The Human Rights Act is now enforceable in the UK. We investigate what this means for the construction industry.
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KPI Nuts
The industry has a new set of benchmarks to follow, with the launch of KPIs for m&e contractors from the Building Services arm of the Construction Best Practice Programme.
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