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M&E institutions set to merge?
The boards of the IMechE, IEE and IIE are discussing plans for a three-way merger between the engineering institutions that would form a single body with over 250 000 members serving the UK's m&e sectors.
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Insolvency warning
The ECA has issued a warning that there may be a ‘hardening of the marketplace’ and as a consequence members should be vigilant and cautious.Key points to beware are:business from a new source – always obtain credit checks;amendments to standard forms of contract;irregular payments and fluctuations in deliveries;staff and specification ...
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Hats off?
Can you tell me why I and my colleagues who carry out practical/electrical training for the JIB at Oxford College of Further Education have so much hassle when insisting trainees wear personal protective equipment (PPE) while in our training workshops?We are constantly bombarded with: “Why do we have to wear ...
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Archive TitlesFor your eyes only
With only a few weeks to wait for the 2003 Building Services Awards, who’s on the shortlist for the much sought after trophies?
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Archive TitlesEmergency response
After years of product development dominated by legislation changes, emergency lighting manufacturers have turned their attention to aesthetics and new technology says Mark Faithfull.
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ECITB review ordered
The ECA, in conjunction with SELECT, is responding on behalf of the electrotechnical industry to a government review into the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB).The ECITB imposes a training levy on firms that have any substantial commitment, even temporarily, to work in the engineering construction field. This can include ...
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Archive TitlesDiverse solutions
The industry has a poor record when it comes to attracting women and those from ethnic minorities. Andrew Brister reports on new initiatives.
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Driving design
Driving design: The lighting at Nissan’s new London design studio is controlled by the latest equipment from Luxmate. The ex-London Transport maintenance depot now houses 50 international Nissan staff. A Luxmate LM-3DSIS module controls digital dimming fluorescent luminaires, while scene controllers use five and three-scene modules.
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Electric shock death
An electrician has died after receiving a 240 V shock while working on a lift motor. The operative, who was working alone, was not found until the following day. The equipment within the lift motor cabinet that the electrician was working on had a separate, inadequately marked on/off switch that ...
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Archive TitlesUnity in Cyprus
The ECA returned to Cyprus for the 2003 conference with a theme of partnering and alliances. Was there division over the realities of integrated teams?
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Light control
Light control: Helvar digital lighting control technology was added to the Royal National Institute of the Blind’s London headquarters during a recent refurbishment. Project consultant Silcock Dawson worked with the manufacturer to develop a system that incorporated its Digidim control technology, low energy downlighters, uplighters and T5 fluorescent fittings, along ...
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Contractor fined for sacking mum
Patricia Hewitt, trade and industry secretary and minister for women, blasted the actions of P H Adams Electrical Contractors as “a woeful example of Victorian management practice”, after the company sacked receptionist Carol Bonehill while she was on maternity leave.Hewitt branded the Birmingham-based ECA member as a “disgrace” for sending ...
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Environmental concerns
What problems can be caused by installing structured cabling systems in difficult environments? John Kellow outlines the latest industry standards and solutions.
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Chloride Power Protection
Chloride Power Protection has won the contract to supply the ups infrastructure for BP1, the new Barclays Bank headquarters at Canary Wharf, London. The project, designed by H H Angus & Associates, will involve the building, installation, commissioning and post-commissioning monitoring of two distributed ups located on floors 4 and ...
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Archive TitlesControl Centre (Clearview Health & Racquet Club, Brentwood)
Can high-tech controls combine to provide user comfort and energy efficiency in a sports centre?
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One person's banter...
When does a joke become offensive behaviour? Kate Hodgkiss outlines the fine line between banter and harassment.
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Fine art
Fine art: Hills Electrical & Mechanical has put the spotlight on works of art at the Talbot Rice Gallery in Edinburgh. A scheme designed by WSP Consulting uses 110 iGuzzini fittings, which feature coloured filters to achieve the ideal setting for the works on display. A control system enables the ...
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SummitSkills seeking to appoint new directors
After the appointment of Lindsay Gillespie as development director, SummitSkills is seeking to appoint six further directors from the building services market as it bids to become the sector skills council for the industry.If licenced, SummitSkills will be responsible for the setting of training and qualification standards throughout the sector ...
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Amec man made ECA president
Charles McKinnon, former managing director of AMEC Mechanical & Electrical Services, has been appointed president of the ECA. He took office in a ceremony performed at the opening of the ECA's 2003 Electrical Industry Conference in Cyprus on 11 May.
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DPS agrees buyout
Nottingham-based electrical contractor DPS (Beeston) has been acquired by its management team in a buyout deal negotiated with the retiring owner Peter Tomlinson.The company is now looking to achieve 20% growth per year for the next three years. DPS specialises in retail, leisure and commercial electrical contracting projects for clients ...