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Archive TitlesSecom signs up ADPRO system
ADPRO from Vision Fire & Security has been chosen as the transmission technology at the heart of a new remote surveillance venture launched by international electronic security specialist Secom plc.
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Archive TitlesNT achieves IiP accolade
New Tech (NT) Security has been accredited with the prestigious Investors in People award by Business Link Kent in recognition of the Rochester-based concern’s “outstanding employee training and development” record.
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All professionals aboard the ARC
Managers embarking on a new career in the security sector (as well as the more experienced practitioners) can gain much from ARC Training's 2002 courses schedule – which covers everything from policy formation, surveying and asset protection to bomb threat management and investigation techniques. Security Management Today reports.
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Group 4 attacker faces jail term
A 22-year-old man has been jailed for 12 months after admitting causing actual bodily harm to one of Group 4’s court security officers, writes Roger Bushby.
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Scotland marches on
Scotland has a new regulator, a new minister and a new homelessness strategy in the making.Mahua Chatterjee assesses its chances of success
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Playing for keeps
There is a new standard to ensure that developments contain enough play space. Andrew Taylor explains
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Irwell hires prisoner to help jail-leavers
A serving prisoner is to join the staff of a housing association to help set up support systems for people leaving jail.
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Planning tariffs under fire
Alarm over reform that would allow developers to buy their way out of affordability quotas
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Landlords too lazy on crime, says TPAS
Complacent attitudes to crime on Britain’s estates from some social landlords are hindering the fight against nuisance behaviour and violence.
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Care at risk amid confusion
Landlords preparing for the imminent Supporting People regime were thrown into fresh confusion this week as it emerged some councils may unknowingly be breaking the law by de-registering their care homes.
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New loan bodies to aid private renewal
The government is set to roll out ‘buffer’ organisations between private lenders and councils to secure cheap loans to upgrade owner-occupied housing in a boost to area-based regeneration, Housing Today can reveal.
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Can you tell me...
If you're not sure, you're not alone. Here are just some of the questions Saleem Akram received this month
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Quantities
100The number of MPs that have so far signed an early day motion supporting the abolishment of retentions. It is estimated that some £3bn is locked up in retentions, damaging the profitability and competiveness of the construction industry, in particular for small- and medium-sized contractors. Members of the 30 trade ...
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Safety pays
There is sound, commercial logic in implementing good health and safety provisions
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Partners in time
The first phase of the Paddington Central development is racing towards its July 8 completion date, helped along by extensive use of modularisation. But the underlying partnership of the construction team has been equally influential.
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In or Out?
Can you go to adjudication under the Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996? You can if your contract is a “construction contract”. As these examples illustrate, it is often a fine line between being ...
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New regulations in Scotland
Engineers should be aware of new building regulations in Scotland which will change the rules on energy efficiency and insulation. We outline the key points.
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Market watch - Pumps
The pumps sector has experienced several years of market ups and downs. But now the marketplace is looking steadier and healthier than ever.
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