Howard Chapman, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Accounting",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Buildingtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Balfour Beatty acquisition of GMH from
Balfour Beatty, which we summarised at the time by saying "Balfour Beatty agrees to acquire GMH'S military PPP accommodation business in the US for USD350 million cash".
The same day,
we featured the news release Skerritt win GBP18.2m prison contracts from
Skerritt: "Leading building services specialist Skerritt has won contracts worth GBP18.2m to supply services at HMP Nottingham and HMP Swaleside in Kent".
In February 2008, we covered the news from Ex-Or
concerning its Lighting control
- take a look at Ex-Or helps hospitals meet carbon saving targets
which says: "Southampton University Hospital Trust is the latest trust turning to Ex-Or for lighting control to help meet environmental obligations and reduce operating costs".
Take a look also at the news release from IRIS Enterprise Software, Daly choose Exchequer Business Accounting Software,
as well as Exchequer Business Accounting Software for C.A.T. from IRIS Enterprise Software,
and Bentley Enterprise License Subscription Program from Bentley Systems.
See also:
HSE acts to curb rise in construction site deaths
(January 2008)
HSE Head of Construction Stephen Williams outlines HSE major 'Falls and Trips inspection initiative' after major rise in number of deaths on construction sites
No more TIPS from HMRC
(January 2008)
HMRC has suddenly removed the TIP (Tactical and Information Package) for the construction industry from their website, says Wellers Accountants
DataTrack production software helps ATL
(January 2008)
DataTrack production software, specifically suited to batch assembly and manufacturing has led to significant cost and productivity benefits at Andromeda Telematics
West Trax launch SAP quality mark
(November 2007)
Organisations in the homebuilding industry can, for the first time, prove the effectiveness of their use of SAP systems to the wider business community thanks to launch of new award programme
Aircrete manufacturer wages war on paper
(November 2007)
H+H UK, manufacturer of aircrete building products is waging war on paper documents by installing Version One's document storage and form production software
New companies migrating to Mardak
(November 2007)
Latest companies to sign up with Mardak Construction Accounts include Arthur Wait, Asset Interiors, Coltman Precast Concrete, Hirst and Danson and Imperial Business Interiors
Public has its say on forests and climate change
(November 2007)
The Forestry Commission publish the final reports for England, Scotland and Wales from its Surveys of Public Opinion of Forestry 2007
Trees good for climate change
(November 2007)
New survey carried out by Forestry Commission Scotland reveals that the majority of Scots believe trees are 'good' as they help in the battle against climate change
Largest Housing Association photovoltaic system
(November 2007)
Solarcentury and Octavia Housing and Care have launched the largest single PV system of any Housing Association in the UK at the Octavia headquarters
New carbon reducing boiler system
(October 2007)
Mark Group, leading 'whole house' energy efficiency experts, launch new carbon reducing boiler system at Interbuild
Contract and maintenance works software
(October 2007)
JNC Solutions case study shows how specialist construction industry software helps improves efficiency for contract and maintenance works
News on the Exchequer accounting and business product, from IRIS Enterprise Software
(October 2007)
IRIS Enterprise Software, developers of the award winning Exchequer accounting and business product, have moved to new and prestigious office premises in Bournemouth
Enterprise 21 ERP and Accounting Software
(October 2007)
Technology Group International (TGI) release newest version of Enterprise 21 which is poised as the ERP industry's first 'Self Implementing Software' or SIS
New Finance Director for Memco
(September 2007)
Memco , the world's leading lift door safety specialist, has appointed Simon Goffin to the position of Finance Director
First carbon neutral water softener manufacturer
(September 2007)
Tapworks is officially the first carbon neutral water softener manufacturer in the UK
British Safety Council working to lighten the load
(September 2007)
The British Safety Council is supporting the Europe-wide campaign to tackle common workplace injuries which bring misery to millions of people
New inspection and auditing software at Interbuild
(September 2007)
New, field mobility auditing and inspection software, E-SAFE 100 from innovative software provider Knowledge Online, could help drive down fatal injuries
TGI Vice President on CPA Technology Advisor list
(September 2007)
Technology Group International, a leading ERP software solution provider, announce that its Vice President, Rebecca Gill, has been named to The CPA Technology Advisor's 2007 '40 Under 40' list
Version One showcases purchase-to-pay solutions
(September 2007)
Document management and imaging software author, Version One, is showcasing its full portfolio of purchase-to-pay (P2P) solutions on Softworld Accounting and Finance 2007 at NEC, Birmingham
CIA keeps an eye on builders books
(September 2007)
Construction Industry Accounts (CIA), the HXBXL software, has been designed specifically for builders, being compliant with the new 2007 CIS Scheme
Carmanah appoints new Chief Financial Officer
(August 2007)
Carmanah Technologies, global provider of solar power and lighting technologies, appoint Roland Sartorius as Chief Financial Officer
3M close language gap on construction site safety
(August 2007)
3M launch range of posters in Polish, highlighting risks migrant construction workers are potentially posing to their health by failing to deploy appropriate hearing and respiratory protection
Biomass company wins Renewable Energy Award
(July 2007)
Wood Energy, the UK and Ireland's leading biomass heating business, has won the coveted Ashden Award for Renewable Energy
Industrial ethernet solution with high MTBF
(July 2007)
Ethernet Direct offers a complete range of Industrial Ethernet solution complying with high MTBF for maximum reliability in industrial applications
Construction chemicals for long building life
(June 2007)
Buildings and structures are expected to have a considerably longer lifetime, according to BASF and its construction chemicals division goals reflect this
Software access for consultancy and engineering
(June 2007)
Bentley's Enterprise License Subscription (ELS) programme has been joined by DHV, an international consultancy and engineering group providing services and sustainable solutions
Lighting control - learning to make light work
(June 2007)
Systems from Ex-Or eliminate unnecessary use of lighting and is proving to be an extremely effective method of cutting an educational building's carbon footprint
Amtech powers forward with Estimation
(June 2007)
Amtech acquire Estimation, the market leaders in building services estimating, accounting and contract management software
Mardak sign Jarvis
(June 2007)
Jarvis Group is the latest company to sign up with Mardak Construction Accounts for their accounting software solution
50 hours per week saved on administrative tasks
(June 2007)
Major highway and construction group, South West Highways, invest GBP25,000 in Enterprise Content Management (ECM) technologies from The Content Group
Accounting solution specifically for construction
(May 2007)
Mardak is the only newly developed accounting solution specifically for construction in the last 10 years
MCA now incorporates multicurrency functionality
(May 2007)
Mardak Construction Accounts now incorporates Multicurrency functionality and, as well as being UK compliant it now satisfies Southern Ireland VAT and Subcontractors tax legislation
Mardak - Trilectric case study
(May 2007)
Trilectric knew they had to find a replacement software solution and wanted a package that would offer 100% accuracy and 100% reliability
Knauf Insulation reduce energy emissions
(May 2007)
Knauf Insulation is working with the residents of Queensferry in Flintshire to reduce energy emissions from the town's memorial hall