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Rail Network: Firms deny reports
Rail engineering groups have denied reports that they are considering mounting a bid to run Britain's rail network, after Railtrack went into receivership last month.
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Results: Connaught's turnover and profits soar
Connaught, the integrated property solutions company, has reported an annual turnover of £98.4m, an increase of 26.8 per cent compared to the same reporting period last year
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Health and Safety: More than half of employees suffer from stress, study claims
The Long hours work culture in the UK is reaching crisis point, with 53 per cent of the nation's workforce suffering from work-related stress, according to a report by the International Stress Management Association and Royal & SunAlliance.
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City watch
Interesting timesWith interest rates at four per cent, the lowest level since 1955, the cost of borrowing in the UK is approaching that of Japan.The stockmarket seems to have found a base just above the FTSE 5,000 level, but is likely to enjoy a pre-Christmas surge to the 5,500 mark.Firm ...
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Uncertainty sparks change
Requirements for connectivity in buildings are likely to rise across Europe as a consequence of current political and economic uncertainty, a study by property consultant Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) suggests.
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Environmental health: If you can't stand the heat
In hot weather, there is only so far you can strip down in the workplace. Here we make the case for rather more formal maximum temperature at work provisions — similar to those for a minimum temperature
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Health Service: Trusts form buying groups
NHS Trusts are forming buying consortiums in an effort to cut costs, after the NHS purchasing and supply agency said that trusts must save two per cent on purchasing.
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Energy Management: Talk to us, says property body
Europe must consult those that will put rule into practice
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Health and safety: The big casualty cover-up
Official figures have revealed a chronic under-reporting of accidents at work. The Facilities Business gives a detailed run-down of what should be reported to who. We also argue for better investigation of incidents so we learn from our mistakes
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Bidders for PFI breathe easier on Europe
Fears that EU proposals on the bidding process would demolish PFI are easing as lobbyists from the UK put their case to Europe
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Europe may bow to UK bidders
Lobbying to keep a preferred bidder system is expected to win over the EC
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Chatroom: your queries answered
Battle for the home frontAn employee has asked to work from home. As we don't allow any other employees to do this, can we refuse her request? If, on the other hand, we agree to it, who would be responsible for any equipment she might need and for ensuring that ...
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Lighting: Amey success
Amey, the support services company, has been chosen as preferred bidder for Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council's £80m PFI lighting contract — one of the first lighting projects to be tendered under the PFI process. The contract will run for 25 years.Amey will be responsible for the management and maintenance of ...
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Health and safety: Asbestos claims frozen after T&N collapse
Claimants face disappointment after asbestos manufacturer seeks court protection
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Management consultancy: T&T to advise sector
Turner & Townsend to bridge 'gap' in facilities consultancy market
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Banking Sector: Abbey in joint venture
Stiell signs 10-year property and facilities management deal with Abbey National
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Defence Sector: Four bidders target £500m SLAM contract
Three companies and a consortium have been invited to tender for the Ministry of Defence's single living accommodation modernisation (SLAM) prime contract worth £500m over five years.
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VCRs at your service
In the second part of our in-depth look at VCR servicing Joe Cieszynski identifies some of the more involved procedures when tackling key faults in a VCR
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Security Manager
The Best Security Manager Award is presented to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in a senior security management role, and has proven his/her ability to inspire and lead a team
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When ISO's not so nice-o
Current affairs: Mike Lynskey's personal view on issues that really matter to installers