All Archive Titles articles – Page 995
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20 landlords examine plan to launch self-insurance policy
A group of 20 housing associations is investigating setting up an insurance scheme in an attempt to tackle rising premiums.
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Planning departments improve a meagre 2% despite pressure
Council planning departments managed to improve their performance by a mere 2% in 2002, according to the latest planning league tables from the government.
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2nd opinion: Bolt the unstable doors
Chris Holmes on how we can steady our housing market
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Archive TitlesAppointments
Jonathan CawthraJonathan Cawthra has been made assistant director of organisational development at Downland Affinity Group. He was formerly communications director for Royal Mail Service Delivery.Sheron CarterMann Weaver Drew Consulting Services has appointed Sheron Carter to head its new housing and community division. Carter was previously head of community development at ...
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Archive TitlesOn a roll
On a roll: Martin Architectural is responsible for one of the largest permanent outdoor lighting installations in Sweden. The firm has illuminated the Balder roller coaster in the Liseberg Amusement Park, Gothenburg – Scandinavia’s longest wooden roller coaster. The colour changing illumination has been created using 40 Martin Exterior 200 ...
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Quality step by step
I am sorry that Bob Charlick could not understand my column ('Latham on report', EMC, June 2003, p5). Here is a simple interpretation for him.The Quality Mark Scheme was a nice idea in principle.It is not working. Very few firms have joined. Even the Government says so.Why not? Because established ...
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Shock prevention
I was saddened to read of the death by electric shock of an electrician working on a control cabinet ('Electric shock death', EMC, June 2003, p7). As specialists in the manufacture and supply of electrical safety equipment we have to ask ourselves what lessons can be learned from this accident. ...
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Presidential VIEW
Since it's relaunch one year ago, the Specialist Engineering Contractors' Group (SEC) has gone from strength to strength. It has successfully placed the issue of retentions abuse on the political agenda and championed integrated project teams. It has also carried out a survey via SEC member associations to determine if ...
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Principle practice
Following his previous article covering the principles of ISO 9001: 2000, Chris Ottaway outlines the final four ways it can help your business.
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No, minister
The Iraq conflict may be over but Tony Blair and friends have had to keep the flak jackets on, this time over his botched ministerial reshuffle. Poor old Alistair Darling, for example, already struggling with his job and a half as transport secretary, also takes the title of Scottish secretary ...
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Making IT pay
W G Wigginton invests in a major upgrade in its information technology systems.
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Light lovers rewarded
Liz Peck, Stephen Rann, Bruce Hollaway and Robert Hale have won awards from the Worshipful Company of Lightmongers.
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Archive TitlesKey performances
Is the industry meeting expected targets? Alison Luke reports on the latest key performance indicator results.
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Archive TitlesInsurance power
Constant power is essential to 24/7 working, EMC shows how one firm is meeting needs.
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Archive TitlesRapid installation
Air conditioning systems are traditionally either fully installed or portable. But what of areas that need a different solution? EMC reports on a new market initiative.
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Archive TitlesLiscarton House
Phase Electrical Contractors has completed the electrical installation for Liscarton House in central London. The energy efficient installation includes a composite panelboard, sub-distribution boards, a bus-based building management system and occupancy sensors from Hager. The building is to be let as multi-tenanted offices.
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Archive TitlesHands off
The massive growth in interest in all things prefab led to a week-long conference and exhibition on the subject. Andrew Brister paid a visit.
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Archive TitlesHaden Young Suite
Haden Young’s close partnership with Liverpool Community College has culminated in the opening of the Haden Young Suite at the college. The company has kitted out the suite with interactive white boards, audio-visual presentation equipment, computers and lighting to conference room standards. The college and employer have been working together ...
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Archive TitlesTime to get online
How can online ups technology ensure power availability? Gavin Banks explains the benefits and costs.
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M&E forum for major projects
The implementation of the Major Projects M&E Agreement took a step closer to realisation with the formation of the M&E Forum, a body to determine which projects meet MPA designated status.