15 December 2005
 

     

  July-August 2000
 
Dream scheme - Electrotechnical Assessment Scheme
What is happening with progress towards the Draft Industry Scheme for the assessment of electrical contractors?
 
The maintenance man
Noel Clancy believes that facilities management is big business, but only if you do it right. Will Jones finds out about the man and his mission.
 
The Abbey habit
For blue-chip companies like Abbey National business continuity is crucial. We investigate its strategy for 24x7 power availability.
 
Parallel lines
Installing a ups system in parallel is becoming commonplace. But do you go for a capacity or redundant system?
 
The domain game
What are the key features of time domain reflectometers and how can they be used for cable fault location?
 
The third amendment
Section 601 of the Wiring Regulations on locations containing a bathtub or basin has been revised for virtually the first time since 1991. Roger Lovegrove tells us what to look out for.
 
Bad air day
Air conditioning manufacturers are up in arms following what appears to be a U-turn by government on HFC emissions. But the green lobby is happy. Richard Lafferty unravels what is turning the air blue.
 
Anyone for aircon

Electrical contracting is not as simple as it used to be. Everywhere you turn people are whispering “diversify if you want to survive”.


 
Tall Order
High-rise means high stakes and the promise of high rewards. Will Jones goes on site at City Point – the City of London's largest commercial office building.


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