All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 199
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ECA signs deal with Housing Federation
The ECA and the National Housing Federation (NHF) have signed an agreement to allow all Federation members to apply for free client associate membership of the ECA.
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Archive TitlesRun for cover
Contractual requirements mean insurance is often a minefield for contractors. Ken Tracey outlines some of the main contenders.
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Archive TitlesECA paves way for convergence with the HVCA
The two m&e contracting trade bodies could become a single entity by 2010.
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Construction investment at record levels
Investment in the construction industry is running at a higher rate now than at anytime since 2000, according to a recent survey by the Construction Products Association (CPA).
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Archive TitlesThe high commission
SES was handed the challenge of installing the m&e services at Bridgewater Place, one of the tallest buildings outside London.
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T Clarke profits dip
T Clarke has reported falls in both profit and turnover in the first half of the year, due to problems within two of its regional businesses.
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Archive TitlesThe Lighthouse upgrades to wireless CCTV
The Lighthouse, Scotland’s first dedicated national centre for architecture, has had its analogue CCTV converted to a state-of-the-art wireless network, using Axis video servers and Milestone Professional software.
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Archive TitlesKeep green rules, urge campaigners
Green groups rally behind the Merton Rule, which has boosted the take-up of renewables on new developments.
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Archive TitlesBristol cream
MITIE has given the University of Bristol a lesson or two in economics as well as ecology with its new CHP plants.
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Renewables targets branded unrealistic
Renewable power is set to grow far more slowly than the government has predicted, according to a new analysis of the UK’s energy mix and greenhouse gas emissions.
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Archive TitlesApprentice applications on the rise
Figures from training provider JTL reveal a record number of young people are choosing vocational training courses this year.
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Archive TitlesNew architectural lighting system for Romsey Abbey
A C Lighting has recently installed a new architectural lighting system for Romsey Abbey, using more than 300 individual fixtures.
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Archive TitlesT5 strike threat over wage deal
Workers on Heathrow’s Terminal 5 could strike if the ECA does not improve pay offer for electricians on site.
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Tender prices forecast to rise by 34%
Tender prices for construction work are expected to rise by 34% over the next five years, according to an industry forecast by the Building Cost Information Service (BCIS).
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ECA wins £30,000 in Carbon Trust funding
The ECA has received funding of £30 000 from the Carbon Trust as part of its Networks Initiative, which encourages UK businesses to cut their CO2 emissions.
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Miller urges government to enforce Part L provisions
HVCA president John Miller has challenged the government to enforce legislation introduced last year to Part L of the Building Regulations.
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CMS Cameron McKenna appoints new consultant
Also: Dickinson Dees appoints David Stone partner in its York office
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Electricians agree three year wage deal
The ECA and Unite-Amicus have finally signed a wage agreement first put forward in April.