All Archive Titles articles – Page 1247
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Summit safety hopes
A fall in construction industry fatalities since the February summit was announced at a recent HSE conference, where new guidance aimed at further cuts was released.
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Healthy Savings
An American-devised software suite is finding a place at the largest PFI hospital in the UK, with massive cost savings predicted. Could this be the future of facilities management?
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Zap happy
The ECA has responded to the Government's call for action on health and safety with its Zero Accident Potential initiative. Andrew Brister reports from the Working Safely Together conference.
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Plant grows
Eastern Contracting has updated the high voltage distribution equipment at the John Innes Plant Science and Research Centre in Norwich.
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Net gain
Seagate Technology's plant in Limavady, Northern Ireland has been extensively refurbished. Electrical contractor P & L installed 150 m of Zucchini Super Compact 1250 A busbar trunking and 30 m of SB7 630 A medium power busbar. The plant produces the material on which computer hard disc drives store ...
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Safety first
The Government is to get tough on health and safety, with stricter penalties and a new law on corporate killing. Make sure you heed the warning, says Michael Latham.
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With filters or without?
With filters or without? How can the impact of mains filters on the results from portable appliance test routines be overcome?
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Printing deadline
Electrical contractor Waring & Marriott has overcome a tight contract programme and restricted space to complete the installation of the main switchboard at a new Nottinghamshire printworks.
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Voicing dangers
Could voice alarm systems help to evacute buildings more quickly and save lives? Stacey Berriman reports on the increasing trend to move away from bells and sirens.
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Job cuts imminent in contracting industry
The loss of 5807 UK electrical contracting jobs is expected in the immediate future, with cuts due to late business decisions rather than short-term economic climate.
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Growth strong in contracting industry
A BSRIA report has shown an annual growth in m&e contracting of 6% in 2000.
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Railoway comfort under control
Passengers on the Cairngorm funicular railway are assured of a comfortable wait thanks to the installation of a building management system from Honeywell's Enterprise Service Solutions.
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NET change
National Training Organisations are to be scrapped in favour of Sector Skills Councils. Simon Bartley looks at the implications for electrical contractors.
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Tyco buys How Fire
Tyco Holding (UK) has acquired How Fire from Interserve. The sale was worth £12.5 million, less a net asset adjustment of approximately £200 000.
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Breathing space
New life is being breathed into a 1960s office block next to London's Waterloo Station. Careful design was needed for the servicing as the roof was unsuitable for large plant. This has been overcome in the offices of global consulting company iXL UK. Debenair was tasked with conditioning the two ...
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Cosmetic help for Avon
A new handling system has been completed one month ahead of schedule at Avon Cosmetics thanks to the electrical design used.
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Fire angel delight
Smoke alarms are proven to save lives but, if fitted at all, are often found to be not working. Stacey Berriman reports on an innovative new product which looks set to change user perceptions.
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Schneider acquisition battle
Schneider Electric is seeking compensation after the European Commission vetoed its acquisition of Legrand.