CDM 2007: integrated health and safety management brings added benefits

The key aim of Construction (Design & Management) Regulations 2007 is to integrate health and safety into the management of construction projects, regardless of size, and encourage everyone to work together to:

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Put some energy into maintenance

A badly maintained building cannot be an energy efficient building. That’s the key message of SPAB’s (Society for the Protection of

Ancient Buildings) 2012 National Maintenance Week Campaign at the end of this month.

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What’s causing a stir in the Euro zone construction equipment market…

European construction machine manufacturers are mostly small and medium-sized companies, yet their machines represent about 20% of the worldwide production. Here are some of the most innovative euro launches this year.

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Zain Group Set to Benefit

Zain Group, the leading telecommunications provider in the Middle East and North Africa, announced the signing of a strategic partnership with PCCW Global, the Hong Kong-based provider of voice and data solutions, in order to co-operate in the development and offer of international telecommunications services.

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Kuwait’Sabiya Power Plant at Full Power to Meet Country’s Summer Peak Electricity Demands

Phase two of the Sabiya combined cycle power plant project in Kuwait began commercial operation in time to meet the country’s peak electricity demands during the hot summer months. The government-owned Sabiya station is Kuwait’s largest power plant, which is using GE’s advanced gas turbine-generator technology, in combined cycle operations, to produce more than 2,000-megawatts (MW) of additional electricity for the grid.

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LATEST EMERGENCY LOWERING DEVICE NOW AVAILABLE ON PROFI TI RANGE

The emergency lowering device recently introduced by J D Neuhaus for their EH range of air operated hoists can now also be supplied as a standard feature on their Profi Ti line from 25 to 60 tonnes lift capacity.

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IP telephony finding its voice, says teliqo

With research published yesterday predicting that global spending on VoIP and Unified Communications services will pass $350bn over the next five years, teliqo’s Russell Lux believes that such substantial investment is indicative of the business world finally waking up to the financial and operational benefits of IP telephony on a large scale.

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The New Premdor Window Range Now Ready to Order

After an extensive review of the entire window range including exciting new range additions and upgraded specifications, Premdor are pleased to announce the new window range is fully operational and available for immediate order.

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RUGGED PS236 SAVES ON MANPOWER FOR LEICA GEOSYSTEMS CUSTOMERS

Leica Geosystems is opting for the PS236 fully rugged PDA from Getac to allow its customers to reap the benefits of reduced manpower whilst realising significant cost savings.

The company’s range of surveying products are used on construction sites across the world and trusted by professionals to help them capture, model, analyse, visualise and present spatial information.

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New venture for Livingston e-commerce business

ONE of Scotland’s fastest-growing e-commerce businesses has launched a new venture extending its current products to include top-quality branded workwear.

After two years establishing itself in the UK and Europe as a leading supplier of automotive, and outdoor leisure clothing and equipment, Livingston-based Indigo E-Commerce has applied its specialist knowledge to answer a growing demand from SME’s for quick, reliable next-day delivery of everything from bulk orders to a single pair of boots with a new project: workwearzone.co.uk

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