All Archive Titles articles – Page 1257
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Thieves lifted – all thanks to AVL
Automatic vehicle location systemsAn east anglian haulage company has foiled thieves trying to steal three Hi-Ab cranes and a lorry thanks to its deployment of Siemens Datatrak's automatic vehicle location (AVL) system.The haulage firm had been using Datatrak AVL over the last four years to keep track of its fleet ...
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Open learning with Group 4 Falck
Recent moves towards shorter courses with more options for delegates to follow thereafter has proven to be a successful tactic for Group 4 Falck Security Support Services.
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Info security: the DTI 2002 survey
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has launched its 'Information Security Breaches 2002' survey. Managed by a consortium of companies, the survey forms part of the DTI's work with industry managers aimed at promoting the value of effective information security management.
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Online security 'oversold' in 2001
A sharp drop in investment in business-to-business activity following the US terrorist attacks has confirmed fears that online security services have been "oversold" throughout 2001, writes Alan Osborn. That is the firm belief of delegates who attended the recent Information Security Solutions Conference, held in Westminster, central London.The conference ...
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Northern lights
The Millennium celebrations may seem like a distant memory, but the funding provided to mark the occasion is still producing star attractions around the country. We visit Durham's contribution to the arts.
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ISO tonic
We outline the basic steps of setting up an environmental management system to ISO 14001: 1996.
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HSE to tighten up its intervention strategy
The Health and Safety Executive is reviewing its inspection strategy to allow assessors to look at plans before they reach the construction phase.
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Planning for the future
A well-drafted business plan is a valuable management tool. But how do you produce an effective plan?
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Future perfect
New technologies such as video conferencing demand higher cable bandwidths. But how can infrastructures be made future proof?
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Fuels for the future
With stocks of fossil fuels declining steadily, scientists have been searching for alternative forms of generation. We look at the potential for fuel cells to fill the gap.
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Plimsoll praises top firms
Phoenix Electrical, NIS and Elequip Projects have all been given special mention in a study highlighting the best firms in electrical contracting.
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Refrigerant leaks waste millions in energy
Buildings could be damaging the environment and wasting millions of pounds in the energy used in heating and cooling systems because of leaking refrigerant from air conditioning units.
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Elequip exports expertise
Leicester m&e company Elequip Projects has beaten off stiff international competition to win a valuable contract with the Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority.
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Dim the lights
Rugby Borough Council has reduced energy with a lighting control system from Clipsal.
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Designer demands
The electrical industry can't afford to ignore the tidal wave of consumer interest in funky fittings. We report on some of the latest accessories to get the designer treatment.
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Cutting supply
Continuing the series on circuit protection technology, puts the spotlight on disconnection of supply.
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Two's company
Following the purchase of m&e contractor RTT Group by the Electra arm of Israel-based Elco Holdings, we talk to Trevor Koch and Bob Berry of RTT about their plans for the future.
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New equality code for housing
New procurement guidance for the housing association sector could place extra demands on contractors regarding race equality issues.
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Open or closed?
The widespread use of shared files and networks has increased the need to manage office technology. We discuss how to store communications equipment to minimise downtime
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Career building in Korea
The tools are down and judging is over in Seoul. We report on the UK electrical candidate's success in this year's World Skills competition.