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    Private sector housebuilder of the year

    2001-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Westbury HomesThe country's seventh largest housebuilder is both producing some 4500 homes a year and innovating for the future, and the success of its business strategy is reflected in its strong performance across the categories. The company was shortlisted in five categories: training/people development, customer satisfaction, change, options and choices ...

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    What happens next?

    2001-10-19T00:00:00Z

    We look at the current situation facing the alarms industry in the light of the October 1 deadline for confirmation technology

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    Now grow at your own pace

    2001-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Here's why NACOSS is closing the door on non-quality assured installers ...

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    Integer turns to green towers

    2001-10-19T00:00:00Z

    The Integer group is to carry out a refurbishment project on a tower block in London's Westminster early next year.

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    Good service but returns take too long

    2001-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Overall customer satisfaction with distributors in the security industry is "good to high" – but customers are not as satisfied with the returns process which takes too long, reveals a third party survey of over 1,000 CCTV and intruder alarm customers carried out on behalf of Gardiner Security.

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    Redrow trials steel frame on site

    2001-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Redrow Homes is carrying out a large scale trial of steel frame on a private housing scheme in South Wales.

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    Partnerships First repositions

    2001-10-19T00:00:00Z

    The social housing arm of Beazer Partnerships will be moving upmarket into large scale-mixed use schemes following last week's management buyout from Persimmon Homes.

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    Labour set to raise planning fees

    2001-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Developers will be expected to pay more to help address planning department underfunding.

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    Engineers prefer a higher profile!

    2001-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Securi-plex integrated security systems installers, based in Leeds, have taken delivery of their first six Land Rover Freelanders.

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    Door of opportunity

    2001-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Do you install door entry systems or are you thinking of getting into this potentially profitable area? We asked you … and this is what you said

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    Domes on wheels!

    2001-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Dome cameras are infiltrating newer areas of security – including public transport – and are increasingly becoming big business for installers

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    The great divider!

    2001-10-19T00:00:00Z

    I will not mourn the loss of business that try to 'fudge' their way through ACPO 2000

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    Policy decision

    2001-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Clients who neglect the 'comfort zone' of enjoying police response to false alarms through negligence can expect a terse response from their insurer when policy renewal time comes around. We look for an alternative

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    David Curry MP

    2001-10-19T00:00:00Z

    David Curry, Conservative minister for local government and planning from 1993-1997, examines the implications of the government's rent restructuring proposals and wonders whether the political will to see it through still exists.

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    Your vote counts in getting top firm to join our excellent line-up

    2001-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Following the deliberations of a distinguished panel of judges, a list of companies, individuals and initiatives have been chosen as finalists in the Security Excellence Awards 2001

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    Interim installation guide to confirmation technology

    2001-10-19T00:00:00Z

    The existing draft document DD243: 1999 sets out recommendations for the design, installation and configuration of intruder alarm systems signalling to ARCs, and applies to systems that either do, or do not, include means for confirming activity within the premises.However, it does not provide sufficient detail to ensure that false ...

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    Primary Image changes name

    2001-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Primary Image (Vision Systems) changed its name to PI vision at Securex. The digital recording specialist sees the change as a positive move towards establishing a strong corporate identity.Managing director Geoff Thiel explained: "The change of name evolved from a corporate decision to strengthen company branding. PI vision was found ...

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    Industry rises to challenge

    2001-10-19T00:00:00Z

    It's too early to tell whether the policy has already cut false alarms... but it will do

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    On the Case

    2001-10-19T00:00:00Z

    A round-up of successful application stories, of which the installers are justly proud

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    Canadians offer timber expertise

    2001-10-19T00:00:00Z

    Four Canadian housing manufacturers are to start building demonstration homes in England and Scotland in partnership with UK homebuilders.