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New regulations will benefit building quality The Construction Industry Federation in Ireland has welcomed the publication of the new building regulations, saying they will help ensure that the work of builders who maintain higher standards ...

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EV infrastructure project gets Ofgem green light An innovative project that aims to provide a solution to the potential impact that the recharging of electric vehicles (EVs) may have on local electricity networks, is officially underway. ...

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Infrastructure grows in Ireland’s bleak construction sector According to a Timetric report, entitled ‘Construction in Ireland – Key Trends and Opportunities to 2017’, tough economic times have seen a decline across Ireland’s construction industry, yet the ...

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May 2013 General | Comments Off

Northern Ireland electrical sector call for voluntary licensing scheme

Northern Ireland electrical sector call for voluntary licensing scheme

The Northern Ireland electrical contracting industry has launched a campaign to highlight the need for a licensing scheme for all electrical workers. If this new initiative gathers traction in Northern Ireland, there is a strong possibility that it will be rolled out across the rest of the UK, says the Electrical Training Trust. SparkSafe, an ...

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May 2013 Smart Homes | Comments Off

Building automation today brings greater functionality with lower carbon emission

Building automation today brings greater functionality with lower carbon emission

In this article, Richard Hayward, discusses today’s significant shift in emphasis in building automation specification from ‘wow factor’ to low carbon using both hard-wired and wireless technologies, as well as systems that are interoperable across varied protocols. Even in a sector as fast moving as electrical specification, building automation is the new kid on the ...

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May 2013 Energy Efficiency | Comments Off

A curtain of air can cut costs for commercial customers

A curtain of air can cut costs for commercial customers

As the UK economy continues to tread water, businesses and organisations are constantly on the look-out for ways to trim costs in order to keep their heads above water. Energy-saving equipment is high on the wish-list, writes Phil Chilton, and air curtains offer a great opportunity for installers to help their customers reduce energy bills: ...

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May 2013 Energy Efficiency | Comments Off

MVHR provides a golden opportunity

MVHR provides a golden opportunity

With housebuilders facing tough efficiency goals in new build properties there is a great opportunity for electrical contractors to install Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery (MVHR). Ian Mitchell explains how ventilation is central to improving a home’s Dwelling Carbon Dioxide Emission Rate, as well as household comfort and cutting energy bills. With the Government keen ...

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May 2013 General | Comments Off

An outsource resource

An outsource resource

With ever more businesses choosing to outsource core building maintenance roles, there is the inherent danger of lost control in terms of safety, efficiency and general operation. In terms of managing this risk, it is imperative then to invest in the latest technologies that can offer the highest level of controllability for the contractor via ...

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