All Archive Titles articles – Page 1194
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Providing protection
UPS applications have grown over the past decade and today they protect most mission-critical applications against mains failure. But despite offering 99·999% power availability they can fail. Shri Karve explains how to avoid potential problems.
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Archive TitlesPresidential view
The ECA’s updated logo has been introduced to reflect the growing scope of its members’ work across the spread of electrical engineering and building services.
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Archive TitlesPrime number
Rethinking construction has brought numerous changes to the industry, the latest of which is the introduction of prime contracting. We investigate the effects of its use on the redevelopment of an MoD site.
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French firms financially stronger
A new report that compares the UK and French electrical contracting industries has revealed huge differences in the performance of firms in the two countries.
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Lofty extensions
A recent ruling on a dispute over an extension of time could have a significant impact on the use of adjudication in the construction industry.
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Archive TitlesViva Espana
The ECA returned to Spain for this year's annual conference, with delegates soaking up the sunshine between a packed programme that tackled e-commerce, training and the industry's future.
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Light at the end of the street
Calls to replace derelict and age expired street lighting stock were renewed at an Associate Parliamentary Lighting Group meeting in the House of Commons on 7 May.
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ECA makes IT top priority
IT and datacoms are becoming a major part of the electrical installation market and as such the ECA sees assisting members in keeping up with the latest innovations and regulations as an essential part of its remit.
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Dennison reigns in Spain
David Dennison was sworn in as the new ECA president at the Association's annual ECA Electrical Industry conference in Marbella, Spain.
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A life and debt situation
How can you avoid financial problems caused by a client’s insolvency? We give some practical advice.
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Save for the future, says David Pollock
Calls for investment in renewable energy stemming from a recent report by energy think-tank, the Performance and Innovation Unit (PIU), have been met with disappointment by ECA director David Pollock.
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Archive TitlesConversion factor
Poor quality conversions of mains luminaires for emergency use are the plague of the industry. ICEL explains how it should be done.
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Getting certified
You want your firm to be third party certified, but how do you achieve that accreditation? We explain the process.
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Central line
The launch of BS EN 50171 and ICEL 1009, together with the latest Building Regulations are likely to have a major influence on the installation of central battery systems within emergency lighting. We look at the implications.
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Archive TitlesCapital care
With tight deadlines and tight working areas, installing the £28.3 million m&e services in a London hospital needed careful planning and new ideas. Enter modularisation and prefabrication.
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Tehalit BRS cabling used in Southwark youth resource centre
Carmel Building Services has installed the power and data infrastructure for the South Bank Youth Resource Centre in Southwark, London.
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Archive TitlesMEB contracted to upgrade Bath University campus
MEB Contracting is to upgrade and restructure the electrical power supply to the campus of Bath University. The contract will involve adding a second high voltage ring to the existing system, the connection of substations and the installation of new hv cables and an IT duct system.Richard Hughes, university project ...
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Archive TitlesFirst regional eMAc winners announced
The winners of the first of the regional Electrotechnical Modern Apprenticeship Competitions (eMAc) in England and Wales have been announced. Paul Frost of Llanishen, Cardiff won the top prize of £500 and a gold medal while William Ryder of Arlingham, Gloucester claimed silver medal and £250 at the competition which ...
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Under attack from the air
Airborne bacteria can be harmful to health, particularly in offices with recirculated air. We discuss the role that air conditioning units play in eradicating them.
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Women on the agenda
A CITB-led conference explores the lack of women in construction.