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Tyco Thermal Controls develops Raychem self-regulating electric heating cable
Tyco Thermal Controls has developed the Raychem self-regulating electric heating cable that offers frost protection for central heating systems that lie dormant in the winter months
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Julie Hirigoyen on the business case for investing in sustainable buildings
The business case for investing in sustainable buildings is winning over a growing number of investment institutions
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Bugged out
If antimicrobial electrical switches prevent bacteria transferring between people in hospitals, why aren’t they being specified everywhere? We dip into the emerging science of infection control
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BSD Interview: Copenhagen Vox Pop
What decisions must world leaders make at the United Nations climate change conference in Copenhagen next month? We quizzed professionals, politicans and campaigners
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The future is bright
I’m full of mixed emotions this month as I write the last ever leader comment in Electrical & Mechanical Contractor. There is sadness, of course, that the magazine is closing. Yet there is pleasure in the fact that, overall, I’d say the industry is in better shape than when I ...
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Big fine for hospital
Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital has been fined nearly £48,000 after a Health and Safety Executive investigation into unsafe levels of legionella in the water supply
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Simply the best
Richard Sagar grabbed gold for the UK in electrical installation at the recent WorldSkills event in Canada.We caught up with the champion on his return
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Potterrow Development wins BCO award
“Eye-wateringly beautiful” was the judges’ description of the Potterrow Development at the University of Edinburgh, winner of the British Council for Offices’ National Corporate Workplace Award
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All white now
MK Electric has revamped its range of Euro and LJU6C data, telephone and blank modules to render them more useful in terms of application, installation and aesthetics.
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WSP's Personal Carbon Tracking Scheme aims to cut staff emissions
A firm is rewarding and penalising staff for their out-of-hours carbon footprints
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Waste & Resources Action Programme (WRAP) design guide
Construction waste is best tackled from the earliest stage of a project, not just on site, according to a new design guide.
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Ramboll acquires RYB: Konsult
Multidisciplinary consultancy Ramboll has acquired building services company RYB: Konsult for an undisclosed amount
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President's view - November 2009
Sustainable, low-carbon and energy-efficient buildings present the greatest opportunity to drive ourselves out of this recession. As the UK emerges from the downturn, competition will be fiercer than ever. Firms must invest their time and resources wisely now, to ensure they stay competitive in the years ahead
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Inviron wins fit-out contract for General Medical Council
Council to take office in Manchester’s Spinningfields district
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Government hosts first meeting of Domestic Heating and Hot Water Taskforce
Taskforce to look at heating and hot water in domestic sector
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Government issues draft regs on agency workers
Government set out its plans to give Britain’s 1.3m agency workers a fairer deal in the workplace
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Skerritt helps to lift the lid on nation’s toilet habits
M&E engineer road tests loos
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Former M&S HQ wins BCO award
The redevelopment of the former Marks and Spencer headquarters has won a British Council of Offices award.
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Electrical contractor wins health and safety case against supermarket
Contractor awarded £4,500 after being pinned to the ground at store refit
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Siemens buys solar thermal specialist
Electrical giant pays US$418m for Solel Solar Systems