| Output of Construction Worse than First Thought - 17/05/2012 | News |
The Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) has today published its figures for construction output in the first quarter of 2012. Construction output has been revised downwards to -4.8%, causing a further fall of 0.1% in overall GDP.
| MobileCamViewer Surveillance Application from mobiDEOS Helps UK Customer Monitor Construction Business on the Move - 17/05/2012 | Products |
MILPITAS, CALIFORNIA, May 14, 2012 – Leading video surveillance and remote monitoring company mobiDEOS Inc. continues to take its MobileCamViewer application into new market verticals — including its venture into the construction space. London-based construction services company Millcroft Services is among many who see safety, efficiency and productivity in using MobileCamViewer to monitor activity and protect financial interests at its two business sites.
| Topping Out Celebrations at Heriot-Watt University’s New Scottish Borders Campus Residencies - 17/05/2012 | Application |
The new £12 million student residencies at Heriot-Watt University’s Scottish Borders Campus, have taken a further step closer to completion, with a topping out ceremony to celebrate the progress being made. Brian McQuade, Managing Director, Scotland, Miller Construction was delighted to invite Professor Steve Chapman, Principal of Heriot-Watt University and Professor Alison Harley, Head of the School of Textiles and Design, to secure the final section of the roof panelling with pot rivets.
| Meet the Buyer: Open Day for Local Sub-Contractors Interested in £80m PFI Project - 17/05/2012 | News |
Miller Construction and Cofely, as part of the Blue Light Partnership consortium is extending an invitation to subcontractors based in the Somerset and Avon area to an open day to find out more about becoming involved in the £80m Avon and Somerset Police Accommodation PFI Project.
| New Device For The Safe Handling Of Concrete Pipes On Site - With Video Demonstration - 17/05/2012 | Products |
The Concrete Pipeline Systems Association (CPSA) is launching the Pipe Lifter – a unique tool for the safe lifting and installing of large diameter concrete pipe products that dramatically reduces installation time. Having already won the Best Health and Safety Initiative category in the Water Industry Awards 2012, the Pipe Lifter is now readily available for hire or purchase. It is being promoted via a supporting video demonstrating its operation, which can be viewed on youtube.
| Combisafe Ubix® Roof And Runway™ System Gets £15 Million Rooftop Extension Rolling - 17/05/2012 | News |
The innovative UBIX® temporary roof and RunWay™ track system is providing reliable and versatile weather protection during the £15 million rooftop extension of a five storey residential building in Gothenburg, Sweden. Working with main contractor NCC for client Poseidon – one of the largest housing companies in Gothenburg – Berger Scaffolding AB was appointed to install a temporary roof to offer exceptional weather protection and enable a smooth and efficient construction programme. With an additional prerequisite that the roof could be opened anytime and anywhere to allow construction materials to be lifted through the roof – the UBIX® temporary roof system fitted the bill.
| It’s A Showhome, But Not As You Know It - 17/05/2012 | News |
First impressions will definitely last for home seekers when they visit a Charles housing development in Newport, which is offering a colourful new perspective on the concept of a show home. Charles Church has consigned magnolia paint and biscuit coloured carpets to the dustbin once and for all, after creating an ‘eclectic’ vision for potential buyers to take in whenever they visit to look around.
| A Romantic Evening 'Watching Computer' on your TV - 17/05/2012 | Products |
'Let's watch that film from our last holiday', asks your wife. 'Can you turn the screen towards me, otherwise I can't see it', is your reply.' 'Oh don't bother, better if you watch it later; what a fuss.' What used to be a romantic event watching a film together, nowadays has turned into you both sitting on the sofa watching your own laptop or iPad. Not quite so cosy!
| Cedia To Undertake Extensive, First Ever Pan-Regional Market Research - 17/05/2012 | News |
CEDIA (the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association) has appointed international market research company Parks Associates to conduct significant and unique industry research on the residential custom installation market in key territories within the UK, Europe and Africa. This extensive research project, commissioned by CEDIA Region 1 (the UK, Europe, Russia, Middle East, Africa, India and Pakistan) will comprise two defined parts. Commencing in June 2012, Parks Associates will carry out primary research into the U.K., which is the single biggest CI market in the region.
| Carlo Gavazzi Demonstrates Advanced MID Certified Energy Meters At Nemex 2012 - 17/05/2012 | Products |
Carlo Gavazzi UK will be attending Nemex 2012, the National Energy Management Exhibition, to highlight their range of advanced MID certified energy meters and management software. Visitors to Carlo Gavazzi stand P1 from 22nd – 24th May will have the opportunity to view demonstrations of the recently re-launched EM23 and EM24 devices for energy metering and cost allocation applications.
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