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Big savings due in buying-power pool
A pilot scheme to help housing associations pool their buying power and make huge savings was launched this week, following a successful bid for funding from the Housing Corporation
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Web watch
www.eia.co.uk The Engineering Industries Association (EIA) was formed to provide a network of advice and assistance to promote the engineering industry in the UK, Europe and global markets.The organisation's website provides information about the Association and its services for members. There is also a directory of EIA members, which ...
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Can you tell me...
Q. Could a suspected chemical attack on copper hot water pipes be due to lime in cement? Could you suggest which codes of practice cover the repair of copper pipes?A. Copper water tube is largely corrosion resistant. It is very infrequent that waters or special conditions are encountered which can ...
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Archive TitlesTrading spaces
Splitting Marks & Spencer's giant Manchester store into two, without disrupting Christmas trading, was just part of the refurbishment challenge.
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Archive TitlesProtecting the trespassers
Putting up a sign that says ‘Enter at your own risk’ isn’t enough to cover yourself if an unwanted guest gets hurt
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Movers and Shakers
Martin Knowler is Laing Homes South East Thames’new site manager. Knowler has joined the housebuilder from Charles Church where he was senior site manager, and will be responsible for Kelsey Park Mansion in Beckenham, Kent.The S Harrison Group has made four appointments. Ann Scott is the new finance director for ...
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Working models
Dave Stitt looks at three schemes where measurement and benchmarking have made a real difference to the efficiency and cost of carrying out the work.
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Practice makes perfect
In the run-up to a series of case studies we outline the Building Services Best Practice Programme and illustrate how it can improve your business’ performance.
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Payment time still too long
According to the latest research by Experian, the business information service, companies are still taking too long to pay their bills – three years after legislation was introduced to speed up payment.
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Light and lighting
Micro light Thorn Lighting has introduced the Micropak T5 fluorescent lighting package. Available as a surface mounted or suspended fitting, or a three-circuit track system in a variety of lengths and wattages, Micropak features a 'click-stop' lampholder for both single and twin lamp versions. The adjustable lamp position and small ...
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York opens new test laboratory
York International has built a £2 million environmental test facility at its manufacturing plant in Basildon, Essex.
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Integration is key to success
The specialist engineering sector must come together to pool its ideas on supply chain integration, according to Trevor Hursthouse, chairman of the Specialist Engineering Contractors' (SEC) Group."There are tremendous opportunities for specialist engineers to play a key role in supply chain integration," he explains. "But to maximise their effectiveness all ...
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Guiding light
Recent amendments to the Building Regulations and Lighting Guide 3 should be giving all lighting designers plenty of food for thought.
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Price guide for minor works
Spon's Estimating costs guide to minor works, refurbishment and repairs has been released.
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Archive TitlesGuarded response
Security guards are prey to sleepiness, laziness, threats and bribes. So why is construction so slow to take up CCTV?
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Archive TitlesInsurance rates go through the roof
Time for rethinking insurance, says National Federation of Builders
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Leading from the front
With almost 20 years experience in engineering, Crispin Matson has an opinion or two on today's services sector.
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job market focus
This is the first in a regular spotlight on the construction job market. Focusing on a different role each issue we will look at what’s happening and what you can do to maximise your career opportunities. The information was gathered from Hays Montrose’s 50 offices during early January.
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Match factor
The city of Liverpool is undergoing something of a renaissance. A prime example of this is the redevelopment of the derelict Bryant & May match-making factory in Speke. Internally the building's appearance is minimalism itself and it needed some unusual engineering to fit and hide the services. We find out ...