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ISO tonic
We outline the basic steps of setting up an environmental management system to ISO 14001: 1996.
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New equality code for housing
New procurement guidance for the housing association sector could place extra demands on contractors regarding race equality issues.
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Refrigerant leaks waste millions in energy
Buildings could be damaging the environment and wasting millions of pounds in the energy used in heating and cooling systems because of leaking refrigerant from air conditioning units.
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NAPIT trials assessment scheme for testers
The National Association of Professional Inspectors and Testers is to launch an individual competence assessment scheme for electrical inspectors.
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Balfour loses dismissal case
M&E contractor Balfour Kilpatrick has lost an unfair dismissal case relating to the sacking of electricians on the Pfizer pharmaceuticals site in Sandwich, Kent in April 2000.
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HSE to tighten up its intervention strategy
The Health and Safety Executive is reviewing its inspection strategy to allow assessors to look at plans before they reach the construction phase.
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Plimsoll praises top firms
Phoenix Electrical, NIS and Elequip Projects have all been given special mention in a study highlighting the best firms in electrical contracting.
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Schneider blocked
Competition officials have recommended that the European Commission block the merger between Schneider and Legrand.
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Dim the lights
Rugby Borough Council has reduced energy with a lighting control system from Clipsal.
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MEM all over flats
A design and build electrical contract at a prestigious housing development on the banks of the River Don in South Yorkshire has used MEM electrical installation equipment from top to bottom.
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Elequip exports expertise
Leicester m&e company Elequip Projects has beaten off stiff international competition to win a valuable contract with the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority.
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LG swims ahead
A fully packaged rooftop unit from LG Electronics is providing close control of the internal conditions of the Hilton Aviemore hotel's swimming pool area.
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Career building in Korea
The tools are down and judging is over in Seoul. We report on the UK electrical candidate's success in this year's World Skills competition.
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Cutting supply
Continuing the series on circuit protection technology, puts the spotlight on disconnection of supply.
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Future perfect
New technologies such as video conferencing demand higher cable bandwidths. But how can infrastructures be made future proof?
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Open or closed?
The widespread use of shared files and networks has increased the need to manage office technology. We discuss how to store communications equipment to minimise downtime
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Designer demands
The electrical industry can't afford to ignore the tidal wave of consumer interest in funky fittings. We report on some of the latest accessories to get the designer treatment.
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Planning for the future
A well-drafted business plan is a valuable management tool. But how do you produce an effective plan?
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Fuels for the future
With stocks of fossil fuels declining steadily, scientists have been searching for alternative forms of generation. We look at the potential for fuel cells to fill the gap.
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All together now
In June 2001 the ICE published a partnering agreement which serves as an alternative to the PPC 2000 contract. We outline the working arrangements.
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Big brother is watching you
CCTV surveillance is a massive growth industry, but what is the potential for electrical contractors to get a slice of the action?
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Northern lights
The Millennium celebrations may seem like a distant memory, but the funding provided to mark the occasion is still producing star attractions around the country. We visit Durham's contribution to the arts.
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Two's company
Following the purchase of m&e contractor RTT Group by the Electra arm of Israel-based Elco Holdings, we talk to Trevor Koch and Bob Berry of RTT about their plans for the future.
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