All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 1309
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Enter the Electric Dragon
The war against counterfeiters of electrical equipment has stepped up with the arrival of Electric Dragon.
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Crossed platforms
Schneider Electric is closely involved in a £9 million upgrade of the Conoco Lincolnshire Offshore Gas Gathering Station (LOGGS).
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Ian Crosby is the new president of the ECA
He was inaugurated at a ceremony at The Goldsmith's Hall, London on 25 April.
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Lighting up with digital control
With new energy policies driving up the demand for lighting controls, John Rothery compares the benefits of using digital rather than analogue systems.
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Contractors need to merge to survive
As many as 50 of the top 250 electrical contractors need to consider a strategic merger if they are to stay in business.
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Royally connected
CCA of Bromley has installed a Siemon Cat 5e network comprising 2500 outlets, patch panels and cords at Royal Sun Alliance Investment Management's new offices in London's Broadgate.
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Chimney feats
Natural ventilation is increasingly being used in buildings. But with openable windows often not possible in cities, designers are turning to our old friend the chimney.
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Magna charter
Crown House Engineering is helping to create a giant model of an airship in flight as part of its £3 million m&e contract at the Magna exhibition centre, Rotherham.
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Carbon pacts
The Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) has responded to the Government's calls for a strategy for the reduction of carbon emissions from the built environment.
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Building workloads up in first quarter
The UK construction market has recovered from last year's fuel and flooding crises with growth accelerating fast, especially in Scotland. But is a downturn in sight?
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I'll have an E please Bob
Many of the disappointments of the Internet result from unrealistic expectations and emphasis on the wrong e-commerce model. Andrew Brister looks at one web-based system that is already working.
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The early bird...
The principles of Constructing the team and its best practice policies are starting to take effect in the industry, says Michael Latham. Are contractors now more welcome in the early stages of a project?
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It's all at the Co-op
The Co-op's creation of Syncro represents a move to offer clients a one-stop shop for building services and related activities. Paul Haddlesey talks ethical business with Syncro's md Trevor Webb.
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All fired up
Fire-resistant ductwork can save lives, but requires knowledgable installation. Andrew Brister reports on a new scheme designed to train and accredit personnel in this vital area.
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A call to alarms
The Association of Chief Police Officers' updated policy on burglar alarm response came into force on 1 January, but what are the implications – and opportunities – for electrical contractors?
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ECA and AEEU launch health and safety drive
The electrical industry is responding to the Government's demands that the construction sector improve its poor health and safety performance.
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AEEU and MSF join
Members of the AEEU and the MSF unions have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a merger.
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Adjudication moves ahead
Proposals for making construction adjudication fairer, more effective and easier to understand have been announced by construction minister Nick Raynsford.
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Insolvent abuse
The actions of directors can make or break a company's solvency. Robin Tutty looks at a new Act designed to tackle the problem.
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Space 2001
The UK tourist industry is about to enter the space age, with a new centre dedicated to exploration beyond earth. Alison Luke reports from a project certain to rocket Leicester onto the map.