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March 1999 |
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Reach for the summit
The Egan Taskforce set a series of tough targets for the industry to aim at. Fear not, help is at hand via the HVCA's Summit 99 conference. Electrical Contractor looks at productivity, prefabrication and partnering.
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Market forces
A BSRIA workload study reveals trends for m&e firms.
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Smarten up
Futuristic technology has come home. The first smart houses are here and they could soon be on a housing scheme near you.
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Building brains
Bluewater retail park has installed a building management system which will literally think for itself.
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Made to measure
More and more contractors are turning to pre-wired cable management products in an effort to save time and money and improve the quality of their work. Andrew Brister looks at the pros and cons of off-site fabrication.
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Plastic fantastic or metal guru
What type of cable management product do you buy, metal or plastic? Electrical Contractor talks to the men in the know...
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In your best interest
Legislation is now in place that will penalise large companies who don't cough up on time.
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A cable marriage
Believe it or not, cables are delicate souls. They respond well to careful handling. Karl Tryner of Krone has the tender touch and offers advice in the second our q&a sessions on data cabling.
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Have you got form?
Work should always be signed off as completed and inspected but which certificate do you use? Electrical Contractor looks at model forms for control systems and new technology.
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