All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 1353
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Think or sink
Can we change the habits of a lifetime? Will Jones reports from Rethinking Procurement, the Building Services Best Practice conference.
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Shrinking violet
Cold shrink insulation is something of an enigma in the electrical industry. It has long been known about but little used. EMC looks at a new initiative which is set to kickstart the market.
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Now you're talking
Combined voice and data cabling can save your clients money, but can be tricky to install. This report instructs on the intricacies of voice communication through structured cabling.
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Magic roundabout
The A13 arterial corridor was never the world's most inspiring thoroughfare. But a major public arts project has changed all that...
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National grid
In Shakespeare's day, parallel feeds and circuit protection weren't really a problem more likely a shortage of quills or candlewax. Today, theatrics are a little more technologically advanced. Will Jones reports.
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Easy pc
In the final instalment from Amtech, this report lets us in on how software can ease your cable sizing workload.
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Crisis, what crisis?
Did Britain really "grind to a halt" during the fuel crisis? Despite the hype, for m&e contractors, it was pretty much business as usual says Richard Lafferty.
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Consumer choices
The consumer unit is the hub of domestic energy management, but there are pitfalls for the unwary. Darren Garbett is our guide.
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Best intentions
Construction is often a case of: "we want it, and we want it yesterday." So how do you ensure that you are covered for works carried out before the contract is signed?
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Archive TitlesOld age accessories
We all take flicking on the light switch or plug socket for granted, but what if you can't reach that switch or are not nimble enough to get down to the socket?
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Key to more profit
Installation companies that limit themselves to electronics also limit their profit making ability. There is business to be had in physical security, says Mike Lynskey, and he should know that is how he started!
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The High Flyers
From installers to guards nominations make the shortlist for the best services and products of 2000
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Digital ... the inside story
Are you keen to go digital but don't feel you know enough about it? Have you installed digital systems and want to get the most out of them? If so, this seminar will help you through the maze of digital recording
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Deceptive appearances
Hitachi CPX1498MS colour monitor Striking a good balance between features and price
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'Go-it-alone' police policy angers installers
Installers in the West Mercia area have responded angrily to a new go-it-alone policy over alarm response announced by West Mercia Police.
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1851 SITO/City & Guilds masterclass [part 34] CCTV [paper 10] - Art of system design
Our popular series on the 1851 SITO/City & Guilds qualification, which we ran from December 96 to December 97 was a commentary on the first two modules in this off-the-job learning programme. It covered Module 1 (Electrical & System Principles) and Module 2 (Intruder Alarm Systems). In this continuation of ...