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Stopping cowboy builders and rogue tradesmen
Technical background article Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Gareth Thomas MP asked MP's to support and promote TrustMark locally in their constituencies, in the fight against cowboy builders and rogue traders.
News from TrustMark (14 May 2008)
Latest product legislation and testing standards
Technical background article Spotlight is SATRA's technical publication for the consumer products industries is the place to look for latest product legislation and testing standards.
News from SATRA Technology Centre ( 9 May 2008)
JCT sustainability consultation finishes
Technical background article Joint Contracts Tribunal consultation, asking for comments on the suggestion that building contracts should include stronger sustainability performance provisions, has now finished.
News from Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) (25 April 2008)
BSI conference on using energy efficiently
BSI British Standards is running a one-day conference on Efficient Energy Management
News from BSI British Standards (23 April 2008)
Installation of gas appliances to chimneys
Technical background article BSI British Standards has just published BS 5440-1 revisions to requirements for the installation of gas appliances to chimneys.
News from BSI British Standards (18 April 2008)
Integrated sewer management in buildings
BSI 'Drain and sewer systems outside buildings' provides a framework for the design, construction, rehabilitation, maintenance and operation of drain and sewer systems outside buildings.
News from BSI British Standards (16 April 2008)
BSI British Standards revise BS 7000 standards
Revisions incorporate suggestions from users and non-users to make standard more accessible and immediately useful.
News from BSI British Standards (15 April 2008)
Setting standards for sustainable design
BSI's Setting Standards for Sustainable Design forum (June 10, Design Council, London) will address sustainability specifically in relation to the design of products and services.
News from BSI British Standards (31 March 2008)
Aragon Consulting quality management system help
Aragon Consulting will work with you and guide you to develop the requirements necessary to achieve quality accreditation.
News from Aragon Consulting Services (27 March 2008)
BSI Lightning Protection Conference
Understanding and applying the changes from BS 6651 to the BS EN 62305 Series - Specific to structures and their contents.
News from BSI British Standards (13 March 2008)
New management contract published
Technical background article The Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) has published a new edition of its management building contract suite of documents, to supersede the 1998 editions.
News from Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) (11 March 2008)
JCT adds simpler contract signing
Update has been issued by JCT (Joint Contracts Tribunal), introducing new forms for execution as a Deed and guidance notes to replace the existing form within JCT contracts.
News from Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) (26 February 2008)
Sustainability consultation starts
Technical background article Industry consultation launched by the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) asking for comments about need for stronger sustainability performance provisions in contracts
News from Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) ( 5 February 2008)
Best results from natural ventilation system
Technical background article Low energy projects are increasingly making use of KNX or EiB networks for the control of blinds and natural ventilation systems.
News from Cylon Controls ( 5 February 2008)
Exor helps manage the risks
User application article Exor Management Service providing a core component of Weymouth and Portland Borough Council's drive for procurement efficiency.
News from Exor Management Services ( 1 February 2008)
Kitemark points the way to better flood protection
Choosing flood protection products made easier if home owners or builders look for the Kitemark symbol on flood protection products.
News from BSI Product Services (24 January 2008)
Award winning building management from Cylon
User application article The office space at One Hanover Street is approximately 70% open plan and 30% cellular and fully air conditioned under the control of a Cylon Building Energy Management System.
News from Cylon Controls (22 January 2008)
Exor team up with the ECA
Exor Management Services, an independent analysis and accreditation body for suppliers and contractors to the Public Sector, have partnered with the Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA).
News from Exor Management Services (10 December 2007)
West Trax launch SAP quality mark
Technical background article 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.
News from West Trax (27 November 2007)
Call for leadership on sustainability
Technical background article Discussions by leaders of the construction industry on its sustainability performance provisions - report from JCT secretary general Professor Peter Hibberd.
News from Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) (27 November 2007)
Frameworks the cure for the curse of fragmentation
Technical background article The fragmented structure and work practices of the construction industry continue to inhibit progress to high performance, according to speaker at JCT Povey Lecture
News from Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) (22 November 2007)
BSI British Standards guides to fire safety
BSI British Standards offers a suite of publications to assist businesses to assess and develop their fire safety strategies.
News from British Standards Institution (BSI) (19 November 2007)
Guide to new lightning protection standards
New lightning protection standards mean a fundamental change to the construction industry and the way we build in the UK.
News from British Standards Institution (BSI) (15 November 2007)
Partnerships at Cylon system integrator convention
Cylon Controls have always acknowledged the importance of partnership between system integrators and building management system manufacturers in satisfying the end user.
News from Cylon Controls ( 8 November 2007)
James Wates to lead sustainability discussions
James Wates, chairman of the Construction Confederation and deputy chairman of Wates, will be the keynote speaker at a JCT sustainability policy meeting.
News from Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) (31 October 2007)
JCT Conference speakers announced
Entitled JCT- What's new?, the theme for the day-long conference is turning collaboration into competitive advantage.
News from Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) (18 October 2007)
Sustainability could become a contract term
Technical background article The Joint Contracts Tribunal is hosting policy meeting to discuss how contracts and guidance might help improve sustainability in the construction industry.
News from Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) (25 September 2007)
New occupational health and safety requirements
Find out more at a BSI British Standards conference in Manchester.
News from British Standards Institution (BSI) (14 September 2007)
Hong Kong students see best of British
Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) host construction students from the University of Hong Kong.
News from Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) ( 5 September 2007)
Quality service to the construction industry
Aragon Consulting provide unique, no obligation Quality Review for the construction industry.
News from Aragon Consulting Services (31 August 2007)
New route to TrustMark for reputable tradesmen
TrustMark has approved FENSA and Exor Management Services as scheme operators to help sign up firms to the award-winning, Government-backed initiative.
News from TrustMark (13 August 2007)
Kitemark points the way to better flood protection
Choosing flood protection products can be made easier if customers look for the Kitemark symbol on flood protection products.
News from BSI Product Services (10 August 2007)
New manager for SATRA Safety Product Centre
Peter Doughty has been appointed Business Manager of SATRA's Safety Product Centre.
News from SATRA Technology Centre ( 9 August 2007)
Updated health and safety management specification
Health and safety management systems specification OHSAS 18001 is now a British Standard BS OHSAS 18001:2007.
News from BSI Product Services (13 July 2007)
Fire risk assessment specification from BSI
PAS 79:2007 Fire risk assessment Guidance and a recommended methodology has been revised to take account of changes to the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.
News from British Standards Institution (BSI) (13 July 2007)
SATRA chief executive reports
Chief executive Dr Ron Whittaker described 2006 as an excellent year of progress and development at SATRA when he presented his final report to the technology centre's annual meeting before retiring.
News from SATRA Technology Centre (26 June 2007)
SATRA honours outgoing chief executive
Chief executive Dr Ron Whittaker was described as having made 'a major contribution' to the development and success of SATRA.
News from SATRA Technology Centre (26 June 2007)
New wind turbine spins success for winning student
Revolutionary new design for personal wind turbines wins top prize at the BSI Sustainability Design Awards 2007.
News from BSI Product Services (19 June 2007)
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