All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 1375
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IFSEC embraces innovation
Gardiner wins top gong at awards ceremony, while the web impacts on exhibition
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Eilean Nobles: a woman's tale
In a male-dominated industry, site management is probably the most macho area of all. Even construction minister Nick Raynsford has recognised the issue: "It is difficult to be positive when faced with the record on recruiting women. We need a fundamental change of attitude, not least among managers and supervisors." ...
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Are you e-fficient?
Everyone is getting on the IT bandwagon, but the very newness of some forms of electronic business means there are potential legal pitfalls, which you should beware
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e-commerce: resistance is futile
The burgeoning market based on the internet will shake up the facilities management profession, Sam Cassels will tell the delegates to the World Workplace 2000 conference in Glasgow this month.
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Designing for disability
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 has recently been amended to cover rights of access to goods, facilities and services. How will this affect the construction and engineering industries?
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Credit worthy
Crediting Electrotechnical Competence is a new scheme that allows electricians to demonstrate their level of skills against NVQ standards.
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Cool running?
Fit and forget air conditioning systems are a popular choice, increasingly used in applications as a standard solution. But are things really that simple?
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Designer cool
Packaged heat pump air conditioning is predominant throughout the McArthur Glen designer outlet but split systems also play a role.
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Climate of fear
The climate change levy, born out of the Kyoto talks to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, will hit the tax bills of the nation’s businesses within a year. Facilities managers will have to plan to make savings.
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Changing rooms
A trio of refurbishment projects fall under the spotlight this month, each with a very different objective. First is a project by Boots to inject a modern working environment into its 1960s HQ building in Nottingham (above and bottom right), and second (top right) a project to maximise space at ...
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Central station
Central battery systems offer lower operating costs than self contained emergency lighting units and come into their own in larger installations. But do you go for ac or dc? EC looks at two major projects currently on site.
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Central station
A new project management software system stores all files on the Internet, making access easier, and allows online trading. Using it is a piece of cake, says one customer
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Third parties have cause to celebrate
Jane Pryke of the security Watchdog's Legal help-line examines the significance of the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999.
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Caught: two thieves, one fallen wall!
How pattern recognition solved a manager's problem… and saved money
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Success on the cards
Granta Compact stand-alone access control system Bewator Cotag delivers impressive looks and performance
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Candid Canon
Canon's new UK headquarters is a refreshing departure from the usual air conditioned head offices so loved by major corporations. Taking full advantage of its site, the naturally ventilated building features narrow-plan office spaces with exposed concrete ceilings and restful atriums.
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Call centre study
The facilities function that provides and services the workplace can play a far more positive role than simply minimising cost and risk. Tackling performance as well as value for money can create facilities that are a business asset. To help assess the relationship between cost and quality of premises, The ...
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Cables and fables
Underfloor network cabling design and installation is a complex business that can confound the most experienced of contractors. Ian Moffat lifts the floorboards and shows how it should be done.
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Watch who you are buying from!
The BSIA has established a new section devoted to physical computer protection. Alan Broadbridge, section chairman, explains the group’s remit