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Plymouth school claims to be one of greenest in UK
A Plymouth school which uses renewable energy for all its heating needs claims to be one of the greenest schools in the UK.
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Anti-asbestos groups reject HSE advert ban
Campaigners say Hidden Killer adverts did not exaggerate exposure risk to workers
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Hilson Moran wins M&E job at Wolverhampton Interchange
Engineer will work on Austin Smith Lord bus station in first phase of £174m transport hub
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Builders lick wounds after OFT mauling
Industry hit with £130m fines after Office of Fair Trading finds 103 firms guilty of price rigging
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Presidents view
Sustainability remains high on the government’s agenda, with an ambitious 80% reduction target in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Although legislation to improve energy efficiency in new-build properties is important, there are more opportunities in the refurbishment market to ensure we meet the target
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Was it lightning?
I am writing to ask whether any reader has had a similar experience to what follows
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UKCG introduces a supervisor standard
UK Contractors Group members are to adopt a new training standard to ensure that supervisors working on their sites can demonstrate they have the necessary knowledge and skills to supervise their workers effectively
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Integration rules
As new illumination technologies gain acceptance and energy efficiency looms more important than ever, fully integrated lighting control systems are emerging as the favoured solution
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Healthcare
As the colds and flu season approaches, this month’s round-up of products and services focuses on hygiene and infection control
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Hold onto your goods
Andrew Milner examines retention of title clauses when a contractor buys direct from a supplier
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So long, solar: is the global photovoltaics industry in trouble?
A chill wind has swept through the global photovoltaics industry, putting manufacturers in peril. Will the UK’s feed-in tariff help to save the day?
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Scarlet fever
Building services contractor Beale & Cole enables cliff-top eco-retreat hotel The Scarlet to reach new heights in energy efficiency
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Legal: practical steps for employers should take to protect staff from flu epidemic
Employers should all be taking some easy, practical steps to protect staff from a flu epidemic – and have a contingency plan if the risk worsens
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Profits down but not out
Major m&e group NG Bailey topped the £600m turnover mark but has been hit by stock-market decline, pension deficit and write-downs
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Don't interfere
Electromagnetic interference is a bugbear that can affect many electrical installations. Ian Gibson considers the role of screened flexible and pliable conduit
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Your digital world
Twitter has been a revelation for Kate Nelson, helping to control her inbox while she works on her beloved Mac. Other top sites help her to practise what she preaches on sustainability at home and in the office
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Make refurb count
New buildings are the main focus of the government’s campaign to reduce emissions from the built environment yet the existing stock remains largely untouched
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Profit from contract management
Sad news indeed from West Yorkshire this month. M&E contractor SIAS Building Services was forced into administration with the loss of 136 jobs after experiencing contract problems following a period of rapid growth
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M&E - the building services event
7-8 October 2009 London Olympiawww.buildingservicesevent.com
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Paul King on the first World Green Building Day
The first World Green Building Day is the construction industry’s chance to show how much it could contribute to carbon reduction