All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 190
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Archive TitlesThe green mile
With £2.2 million in government funding spent on eco-friendly training, is it the end of the road for the archetypal white van man, asks Tracy Edwards.
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Archive TitlesTrain to gain
EMC takes a look at apprenticeship training both past and present by talking to two people at the centre of it – chairman of Yorkshire-based LJ Monks Group and former apprentice Les Monks, and one of his current apprentices, Daniel Macavoy.
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Fisk Fire Group is as good as gold
The specialist contractor selects Prysmian’s FP200 Gold cable to power alarms in critical-research centre.
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Ladders extend
Engex has expanded its range of ladders and access range with six new products.
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Archive TitlesEMC squared
The 2006 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive came into force in July. Giuliano Digilio highlights the impact on fixed electrical installations and how to avoid getting caught out by the changes.
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Revolting electricians
How fickle the heart of a magazine editor... For years now I have slaved over a hot pen to provide EMC with interesting, hopefully controversial, articles.
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ECIC launches underwriting sub
The Electrical Contractors’ Insurance Company (ECIC) has launched a new underwriting arm, Facilitas, which specialises in the small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) market.
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Archive TitlesIn for the drill
Bosch Professional Power Tools has redesigned its cordless combi drills and drill drivers.
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Down to an exact science
Working in partnership with Shepherd Construction, building services contractor Briggs & Forrester has recently been awarded a £2.7 million contract to design and install the m&e services at Cambridge Science Park’s new Building 101.
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A matter of courses
I was disappointed to read Roy Bone’s concerns around the 17th Edition and Elecsa in last month’s issue.
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Archive TitlesCut costs, not corners
It’s often possible to save money on electrical distribution installations, but Mike Laycock believes the most obvious ways of doing so are not usually the best.
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M&E practical sustainability conference
A practical sustainability conference aimed at the mechanical and electrical services industry will take place at the Wellcome Trust Conference Centre, Cambridge, on 9 November.
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Archive TitlesRenewables clampdown
Homes seeking zero-carbon status have been disenfranchised by new guidance.
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Archive TitlesNew lighting scheme for West Bromwich town square
West Bromwich town square now boasts a novel and exciting lighting scheme created by Sutton Vane Associates in association with landscape architect Camlin Lonsdale.
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Black-out for energy-inefficient light bulbs
The most energy-guzzling light bulbs in the UK will start disappearing from shop shelves early next year as part of efforts to cut CO2 emissions, says secretary of state for the environment Hilary Benn.
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Archive TitlesBlack to storage
Britool’s latest range of black tool storage boxes includes an 11-drawer roller cabinet, 10-drawer tool chest, six-drawer tool chest with drop-down front, three-drawer mid-section and five-drawer roller cabinet with storage compartment.
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Archive TitlesRegulations must bite, warns Miller
Government comes under fire from HVCA president for lack of action on Building Regulations additions.