Video specialist NW Systems has completed installation of an IP video health & safety monitoring system for the BAM Nuttall Highway Services’ new depot and offices in Winsford, Cheshire.

NW Systems’ video solution included a total of seven network cameras placed throughout BAM Nuttall’s large road maintenance depot and road sign factory. BAM uses the cameras to monitor the production of road signs to ensure that health & safety procedures are followed. The Unit has also deployed cameras on its impact protection vehicles to record teams putting out road signs to direct vehicles around upcoming roadworks. The NW Systems system also enabled managers to view site activity via their smartphones or tablets, around the clock.

Read the rest of this entry »

Access leader Nationwide Platforms has taken delivery of a range of new vehicle mounted platforms to support the cross-sector work of its customers.

More than 25 van mounted platforms were recently introduced to the UK fleet, including 12.5 and 14 metre models which are popularly deployed for telecoms and utilities applications.

Read the rest of this entry »

At the top of its game with more than 80 years in the demolition, dismantling and haulage industry, Walter Forshaw Ltd turned to another industry leader,

expert in noise monitoring devices, Casella (www.casellameasurement.com; 01234 844100), when it wanted to upgrade its equipment.

Read the rest of this entry »

Foremans Relocatable Building Systems, the UK’s largest supplier of refurbished Portakabin buildings, has achieved accreditation to the Government standard for Customer Service Excellence (CSE) in recognition of its consistently outstanding performance in customer service.

Read the rest of this entry »

MacGen is a leading UK power generation specialist providing sales, service and maintenance of mobile and static generator units and lighting towers to clients worldwide. MacGen’s offices are located at a modern 20,000sqft facility in Kilrea, Northern Ireland.

Read the rest of this entry »

Off-site construction specialist, Yorkon, a member of the Portakabin Group, has handed over five ancillary buildings as part of the new £54m Reading Train Care Depot and working for main contractor VolkerFitzpatrick. The facilities form part of Network Rail’s Reading Area Redevelopment Scheme.

Read the rest of this entry »

Tests undertaken on a new ventilating window have shown that the window allows for natural ventilation and improved air quality and reduces the need for mechanical plant for ventilation and cooling in classrooms.

Read the rest of this entry »

Enfield Speciality Doors has just announced the launch of a new, enhanced-security flush timber-framed door. The new PAS 24 Door, which is called Guardian, is an external or internal doorset which offers protection from opportunist attacks from intruders.

Read the rest of this entry »

The TROX X-CUBE range of freely configurable air handling units, defines new standards in quality, flexibility, reliability, energy efficiency, and hygiene. Standard X-CUBE units cover an air volume flow rate range up to 24 m3/sec with unlimited configuration options. The new X-CUBE Compact range, for flow rates up to 1.7 m3/sec, extends these capabilities even further, offering heat recovery performance of over 80% from an even smaller physical footprint.

Read the rest of this entry »