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Last in the race to renewables
Other European states have overtaken the UK in development of renewable energy sources. A set of muddled Government policies could leave us last to cross the finishing line in the energy stakes. Stewart Boyle examines why the UK has fallen so far behind.
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Are we keeping up with IT?
The role of IT in working life has increased to the point that many couldn't work without it. But are services engineers missing out on the IT revolution?
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Go with the flow
With the launch of the updated version of CIBSE Guide C, Building Services Journal discusses the sources for section 4 covering flow of fluids in pipes and ducts.
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Internet occupancy feedback
The Internet is a valuable tool for business communications. Recent initiatives are using the net as a way of collecting information from building occupants to assess their reactions to the working environment.
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Industrial evolution
Just eight years ago this was an operating steelworks. Now it has been transformed into a visitor attraction which not only reflects its industrial heritage, but also demonstrates imaginitive redevelopment. Smart services engineering helps create the right atmosphere.
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Environmental performance
The introduction of Environmental Performance Indicators is the first step in the M4Is strategy to address sustainable construction.
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Young engineers show the way
Two schoolboys, Brendan Quinn and Enda Young, from Maghera in Northern Ireland have won the prestigious title of Young Engineers for Britain 2001, beating 28 other finalists.
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Harnessing wind energy
The UK is Europe's windiest country, giving us potentially enormous amounts of sustainable energy from this resource. It is also one of the most tried and tested renewable energy technologies. BSJ looks at the latest turbine developments to harness wind power in the urban environment.
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Energising industry
The latest government funded initiative to promote renewable energy relies on bringing academia and industry together.
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Email from Galapagos
It's been an action-packed month in the Galapagos. Sadly, most of it was the sort of action we could have done without, and the National Park and wildlife have suffered more than usual.
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Teamwork in design
Interdisiplinary design in practicevariousThomas Telford Publishing£45(ISBN 0-7277-3008-8)Interdisiplinary design in practice highlights the benefits of effective teamwork for the construction industry, discussing both the challenges and rewards involved.It contains contributions from leading industry figures representing a range of viewpoints, including engineers Sir Alan Cockshaw, Michael Dickson and Sir Jack Zunz, architects ...
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Slowdown continues
The Office for National Statistics says turnover in the engineering sector is 5·6% below figures for the same time last year.With little sign of an upturn before, it is thought recent events in the US will only exacerbate the situation.Simon Rubinsohn, chief economist at City stockbroker Gerrard is unsurprised by ...
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Market watch - Cladding
It may not appear to be the most obvious barometer for the state of the economy but the external cladding market tends to reflect how well the industry is performing on the whole, according to Market & Business Development's UK Cladding Market report for the second quarter of 2001
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Changing times for cooling
As temperatures rise, clients want more air conditioned working environments. But there's pressure in the opposite direction from the climate change levy and Part L. A guide from CIBSE is available for engineers seeking advice. Dr Hywel Davies examines Guide B2.
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Water research Centre
www.wrcplc.co.ukThe Water Research Centre website gives information on this independent consultancy's organisation, which deals with issues such as water supply, waste disposal, recycling, land use, contaminated land, environmental quality and risk assessment. The company itself undertakes research work for governments, public bodies, regulators and other customers. The site gives details ...
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The case for chp
Combined heat and power offers many potential benefits to consumers and industry. But has it received the support it deserves from government?
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Canary Wharf
The 44-storey HSBC headquarters being built at Canary Wharf is moving closer to completion.
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Faber builds environmental client offering
Oscar Faber has negotiated the purchase of ECD Energy and Environment, creating a new Sustainability Group that will consist of its own research, energy and environmental team. The consultant engineers hope that the takeover will form a new approach to sustainability. A spokesperson says: "ECD has specialised in sustainable development ...
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Southern hemisphere's tallest buildings
Connell Mott MacDonald is designing what are set to become the southern hemisphere's tallest buildings.