All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 138
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SummitSkills launches Sector Skills Agreement
Five skills priorities to be tackled over three year period
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Arup launches sustainable strategy for its clients
Arup is set to launch a design strategy next month to help its clients create fully sustainable buildings.
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Only the best energy rated buildings for government
The government could be restricted to buying or renting only top-rated energy efficient buildings under proposals in a private members bill.
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ECA and HVCA merger gets the green light
The Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) has officially come out in favour of a merger with the Heating and Ventilating Contractors’ Association, but the type of merger is yet to be defined.
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Count carbon but don't forget the H2O
Counting carbon has greatly raised awareness of climate change but water problems should increasingly be a focus for building services engineers.
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Building contractors suffer falling margins
More than half of firms in the building contractors sector have noted falling margins, indicating that a recession could be on the way, according to a new report.
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New seminars added to the Facilities Show
With the Facilities Show 2008 only days away, new seminars have been announced for the show’s Sustainable FM Academy.
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More teamwork required
Integrated teams target missed, Vadera backs best practice charter
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Industry reels following OFT list publication
Balfour one of nine in 'cash for bids' investigation, public sector clients take action to expose wrongdoers, delayed projects may result
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Archive TitlesMore HSE inspectors needed, says select committee
Report calls for increased presence and greater fines, but will the government act?
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ECA Council gives green light to convergence talks
The ECA and HVCA back convergence agenda
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Obituary: Trevor Koch
Trevor Koch, who many in the industry will know through m&e contractor the RTT Group, very sadly died in March aged 63 after a long battle against cancer, writes his son Joe Koch.He entered the industry as an electrical apprentice in 1965, working for Bowaters in Kemsley Mill. In 1970 ...
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BAA energy boss heads up Think panel
Richard Cox to discuss challenges of energy supply and on-site generation at next month’s Think event
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Benn and Bernstein headline Think event
Environment secretary and Manchester City council chief executive to speak at major sustainability conference and exhibition next month
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Universities: filling the sustainability knowledge gap
Think08 will reflect the wide range of innovative work being carried out in leading UK Universities in sustainable construction and development. We profile the sustainable steps being taken in campuses
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Ten reasons to go to the Think Conference
There’s plenty of events and noise around sustainability at the moment. Here’s ten reasons why the Think Conference offers something different
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Archive TitlesTransformer transformations
Traditional oil transformers are being replaced by a new generation of cast-resin models, which major on fire safety and being non-pollutant. David Taylor views the technology
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Archive TitlesWaterproof test
Elkay’s range of aquasafe, waterproof electrical connectors are suitable for all applications where power has to be carried outside the home, and connectors are exposed to adverse weather conditions.
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Archive TitlesSwitch on to IT
While software has changed greatly in the past 20 years, the basic benefits it brings to a contractor like Eric Johnson of Northwich remain the same
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MK Electric has introduced Echo, a range of self-powered switches that are wireless and battery-free.