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ECA and AEEU launch health and safety drive
The electrical industry is responding to the Government's demands that the construction sector improve its poor health and safety performance.
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Adjudication moves ahead
Proposals for making construction adjudication fairer, more effective and easier to understand have been announced by construction minister Nick Raynsford.
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Crossed platforms
Schneider Electric is closely involved in a £9 million upgrade of the Conoco Lincolnshire Offshore Gas Gathering Station (LOGGS).
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Water savings
Welsh Water has made savings of over £300 000 using Amtech software.
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Royally connected
CCA of Bromley has installed a Siemon Cat 5e network comprising 2500 outlets, patch panels and cords at Royal Sun Alliance Investment Management's new offices in London's Broadgate.
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The gardens of Eden
The £74 million Eden project is now open.
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A fishy tale
Fibre optics have given 1200 eyes to decorative fish in Dubai's Al Ghurair shopping centre.
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AEEU and MSF join
Members of the AEEU and the MSF unions have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a merger.
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Ian Crosby is the new president of the ECA
He was inaugurated at a ceremony at The Goldsmith's Hall, London on 25 April.
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Building workloads up in first quarter
The UK construction market has recovered from last year's fuel and flooding crises with growth accelerating fast, especially in Scotland. But is a downturn in sight?
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Carbon pacts
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has responded to the Government's calls for a strategy for the reduction of carbon emissions from the built environment.
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SustainaLite plan fires up
Environment minister Michael Meacher has launched a lamp recycling scheme to help meet the forthcoming Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive.
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Magna charter
Crown House Engineering is helping to create a giant model of an airship in flight as part of its £3 million m&e contract at the Magna exhibition centre, Rotherham.
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Totally Siemens
Siemens has developed Totally Integrated Power, an initiative designed to offer a one-stop shop for every aspect of power distribution.
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Contractors need to merge to survive
As many as 50 of the top 250 electrical contractors need to consider a strategic merger if they are to stay in business.
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Take your seats
Top television and radio personality Clive Anderson is to present the Building Services Awards, organised by Electrical & Mechanical Contractor and sister title Building Services Journal.
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Enter the Electric Dragon
The war against counterfeiters of electrical equipment has stepped up with the arrival of Electric Dragon.
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The early bird...
The principles of Constructing the team and its best practice policies are starting to take effect in the industry, says Michael Latham. Are contractors now more welcome in the early stages of a project?
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WAP happy
Technical details of most services equipment is now on the Internet. But what if web access is unavailable on site?
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Online offsite
Sounding more like something from Star Trek than a system to control services plant, Tridium's Vykon aims to make full use of the Internet to simplify facilities management tasks.
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Notts landing
Sustainable construction is the future, but which methods and products will make the greatest impact while also being cost-effective? Alison Luke reports from a Nottingham project that hopes to find the answers.
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Chimney feats
Natural ventilation is increasingly being used in buildings. But with openable windows often not possible in cities, designers are turning to our old friend the chimney.
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All fired up
Fire-resistant ductwork can save lives, but requires knowledgable installation. Andrew Brister reports on a new scheme designed to train and accredit personnel in this vital area.
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Insolvent abuse
The actions of directors can make or break a company's solvency. Robin Tutty looks at a new Act designed to tackle the problem.
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Is your resistance low?
In the final article in the series, Mike Ferris outlines the importance and practicalities of testing insulation resistance.
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Lighting up with digital control
With new energy policies driving up the demand for lighting controls, John Rothery compares the benefits of using digital rather than analogue systems.
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Glasgow goal for Elequip
Maybe Virgin's new West Coast trains will run a little bit faster with help from Elequip.
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A call to alarms
The Association of Chief Police Officers' updated policy on burglar alarm response came into force on 1 January, but what are the implications – and opportunities – for electrical contractors?
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Space 2001
The UK tourist industry is about to enter the space age, with a new centre dedicated to exploration beyond earth. Alison Luke reports from a project certain to rocket Leicester onto the map.
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It's all at the Co-op
The Co-op's creation of Syncro represents a move to offer clients a one-stop shop for building services and related activities. Paul Haddlesey talks ethical business with Syncro's md Trevor Webb.
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I'll have an E please Bob
Many of the disappointments of the Internet result from unrealistic expectations and emphasis on the wrong e-commerce model. Andrew Brister looks at one web-based system that is already working.
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