All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 191
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Training body calls for big changes
Technical certificates should not be used as standalone passports to employment, recommends SummitSkills.
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No more banking on it
Cell Care Technologies has integrated UPS and fuel-cell technologies to produce an advanced back-up power system for Investec banking group’s London headquarters.
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Six-point plan for construction backs Egan recommendations
The Strategic Forum for Construction has agreed a framework for delivering major improvements across six key industry areas.
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Construction industry backs proposals on legally binding plans to reduce site waste
Proposals to reduce the 109 million tonnes of waste produced annually on construction sites in England and Wales have been broadly endorsed by the building sector.
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Archive TitlesECA appoints chief operating officer
The ECA has announced the appointment of Steve Bratt in the newly created position of chief operating officer.
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Anchors away
Hilti’s HRD-U8 frame anchor offers an alternative to 8 mm-diameter products, and provides contractors with maximum screw-driving speed, secure hold and increased resistance for greater certainty of correct setting.
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Training firm in electrical alliance
Training provider Building Engineering Services Training (BEST) has announced a strategic alliance with Electrical Assessment Services.
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Archive TitlesQuick-fit alarm
Rexel Senate aims to deter intruders with easy-to-install wireless detector.
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Hain launches action plan on site deaths
An industry forum chaired by work and pensions secretary Peter Hain has set up an action plan to reduce construction deaths and improve health and safety standards.
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SPIE finalises Matthew Hall acquisition from AMEC
SPIE has announced it has acquired the building and facilities services arm of Amec.
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Called to account
John Nelson shows how project bank accounts can offer improved performance and significant savings.
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Union accepts wage deal
ECA and Unite-Amicus finally sign pay agreement originally put forward in April
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Act review responses number just 66
The Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform received a mere 66 responses to the latest consultation on the Construction Act.
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Archive TitlesT Clarke Group’s Apprentice of the Year Award 2007
Graham Hothersall won the T Clarke Group’s Apprentice of the Year Award 2007.
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One in 16 unable to change a light bulb
Many homeowners do not have a clue how to carry out the simplest household tasks, according to a survey carried out by the ECA.
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Archive Titles15 Fetter Lane refurbishment
London’s 15 Fetter Lane office scheme has undergone a complete refurbishment.
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Balfour Beatty buys Covion
Balfour Beatty has bought integrated facilities infrastructure services business Covion for £33 million in cash.
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EU quality certificate for energy efficient controls
The European Building Automation and Controls Association (eu.bac) has developed the first Europe-wide test and certification programme for electronic single room controllers.
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Hoare Lea partner in BRAC
Nicholas Cullen, research and development partner at Hoare Lea Consulting Engineers, has been appointed to the Building Regulations Advisory Committee (BRAC).