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September 2002 |
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Ratings war
How can you avoid the problems caused by having a low credit rating? E&MC advises where changes can bring benefits
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It's all White for the Edmundson Award
The 2002 ECA Edmundson Award has gone to Tony White, 24, who works for Southern Electric Contracting in Lockleaze, Bristol
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All smiles at JTL awards event
James Forrest of Gillingham, Kent took the JTL National Award Winner of 2001 at a recent ceremony held at the House of Lords on 28 June
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Using the knowledge
When it comes to intelligent buildings, technology is advancing at a rate faster than its implementation. Our contributor examines ways to improve the situation
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The fuzzification factor
The potential of fuzzy logic to solve complex tasks is now being realised. How can electrical and mechanical contractors make use of the technology?
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Court in the action
Lighting has transformed the entrances to a London shopping area. E&MC visits the revamped Lancashire Court
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The starting steps
How do you set up an environmental management system? E&MC explains where to begin
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Deaths down in construction
Health and Safety Executive statistics reveal a large drop in construction site deaths compared to last year, but the HSE calls for extra vigilance as sites still fall short of safety legislation requirements
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KPIs show standards improving
The latest Key Performance Indicators (KPI) for m&e contractors, launched in May 2002 by BSRIA, have returned good initial results
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Dispute guidelines refined
New guidance aimed at avoiding costly construction site disputes has been launched by the DTI
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New Amicus-AEEU chief signals change
The defeat of Sir Ken Jackson for the post of general secretary of Amicus-AEEU by ex-communist Derek Simpson was ratified by the union executive on 13 August
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Schneider Electric sells Legrand…or does it?
The sale of Legrand, forced on Schneider Electric by the European Commission, is nearing completion
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SEC Group in alliance
The Specialist Engineering Contractors' Group is building bridges in the engineering sector to form an ever-stronger alliance
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Legionella outbreak claims lives
The legionella outbreak in Barrow-in-Furness has claimed three lives so far and 125 people are being treated for symptoms of the disease
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Pirelli condemns counterfeiters
Pirelli Cables has condemned the trade in counterfeit electrical supplies and urged manufacturers to come together to put a stop to it
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EEIBA announces shortfall
The Electrical and Electronics Industries Benevolent Association (EEIBA) has announced a shortfall of an "unprecedented" £469,954 in its financial performance to 31 December 2001
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SES signs, seals and delivers
SES has achieved £200,000 of savings from value engineering at a pharmaceutical facility
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Estimations on time
A new software package has enabled M&E firm Maxwell Stewart to increase the speed of its training and produce consistent reports from its estimating department. The firm installed Pantek’s Software Toolcase when it became clear that, for the business to grow, its estimating had to become more efficient. The key demands from the software were flexibility and Windows compatibility to help with fast integration into the department by new recruits.
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Lighting for life by IBL
IBL Lighting (Specification) has produced a lighting system for a Reading hospital that has simplified installation and future maintenance. The firm designed, manufactured and supplied a luminaire that can hold single or twin T8 lamps and fits different ceiling types, allowing common use throughout the 203-bed PFI Prospect Park Hospital.
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Mall content
How can fire alarms be cost-effectively integrated in shopping malls? E&MC explains how to satisfy landlord and tenants by interfacing smart products with local distributed intelligence
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The main event
Nearly 1000 experienced a night to remember, as the Building Services 2002 Awards proved the best yet
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Calling all collocators
How can you lower lifetime costs and risks and raise flexibility of a collocation facility? E&MC offers a structured approach
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ECA web site gets new health and safety section
ECA members now have even easier access to valuable health and safety information via a new dedicated section on the Association's web site
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Euro qualification for telecoms
The ECA and the European Telecommunications Services Association (ETSA) have reached agreement on the implementation in the UK of QualifCom, a pan-European quality assessment scheme
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Broadway show
Redevelopment of West London's Fulham Broadway is bringing retail and leisure facilities to the area. E&MC finds how the scene was set for future entertainment.
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From small acorns...
Do leds have a future in the commercial lighting market?
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SEC's appeal
The Specialist Engineering Contractors' Group has picked up the baton from the now defunct CLG
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Trade and Industry Committee to investigate retentions
The validity of retentions in the construction industry will be investigated by government
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