All Building articles in Archive Titles – Page 76
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Eigg honoured
Eigg Electric was named best community initiative at the Green Energy Awards, organised by Scottish Renewables.
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Foreign workers ‘key to UK economic recovery’
Migrant workers will play a vital role in the UK’s economic recovery, according to a report from the Institute for Public Policy Research.
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We need cost-effective green initiatives
Government assurances that the economic climate will not affect the UK’s focus on green credentials is extremely good news, but presents us with a tremendous challenge
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Archive TitlesGet construction contracts in writing
A subcontractor’s battle for payment offers a timely reminder of the requirements for statutory adjudication
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Comings and goings
As many of our readers will already be aware, this is the final issue of Building Services Journal. The magazine has been produced by Building Services Publications since 1978, so naturally there is some sadness that it has reached the end of the road.
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Archive TitlesOxford's energy efficient Churchill Hospital
This award-winning cancer unit cares for the mind, body and environment through a broad range of measures designed to make the building healthy as well as the patients and staff
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European certification to include electrical goods
European certification widens to include electrical goods made worldwide
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Archive TitlesZumtobel provides Phaos LED luminaires for Jean-Charles de Castelbajac in London
Zumtobel has provided Phaos LED luminaires as part of the lighting scheme for the flagship London store of Jean-Charles de Castelbajac.
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Zero carbon consultation launched
Beckett promises “flexibility” for industry on how target can be achieved
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Archive TitlesCaptain's Club project specifies shading
Cube Design specified Levolux solar shading for the Captain’s Club Hotel, an £8m project in Christchurch, Dorset.
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Construction opportunities in Brazil and Mexico
UK construction companies seeking new markets because of the domestic downturn should look to Brazil and Mexico, says UK Trade & Investment.
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Invest in skills from bottom up
Wonderful news, I thought, when I saw the headline “A quarter of a billion pound investment announced to develop skills in areas like climate change and energy” in December.
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New boiler control model
Kanmor Control Systems has introduced Boiler Controller type 264e to complement the 262e, which features weather compensation and typical associated fuel savings of 10-18% compared with systems employing thermostat only.
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Archive TitlesNG Bailey's Scottish HQ, Solais House
As client and contractor, NG Bailey was able to set an example with its new Scottish offices
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Archive TitlesPower quality assessment service
Electrical safety specialist CLM claims its new power quality assessment service will reduce energy bills and plant maintenance costs in industry.
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Archive TitlesArup's low energy Citi data centre
Arup Associates believes that data centres, despite their power-hungry reputation, can be built sustainably – and for many, an LEED gold rating would be proof enough. Arup, however, has its sights on platinum
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Government needs to shape up green electricity market argues hurleypalmerflatt
If the green electricity market is to function properly, the government needs to offer more direction
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EU eyes 30% emission reduction target
EU leaders have agreed a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020, and could raise the target to 30% if a new international climate agreement is reached next year.
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Archive TitlesThe DL10: Siteco's latest LED street luminaire
A new LED luminaire, resembling a popular crisp more than traditional sodium street lamps, offers potential for radical lighting arrangements