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AMTECH Power Software has chosen the educational facilities operated by the UK’s largest electrical safety specialist CLM as the perfect venue for training courses in the North West of England. Located at CLM’s headquarters in Warrington, the Learning Centre offers the ideal environment for AMTECH’s comprehensive, CPD registered courses.

‘Demand in the North West for our training courses has been overwhelming so we are delighted to have found such an ideal facility,’ said AMTECH Sales Director James Cooper. ‘This will enable us to deliver a consistently high standard of training to customers in a comfortable learning environment,’ he added.

The first course to be held at the Warrington training centre is on AMTECH’s FastTest Test & Inspection software on the 4th September 2007. There are a few spaces left, so please call 0800 028 28 28 ASAP to reserve your space.

AMTECH is an Institution of Electrical Engineers (IET) Endorsed Training Provider and is registered with the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) as a course provider. All AMTECH courses attract Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, which are credited towards an individual’s CPD.

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Dulux Trade is proud that the Ecosure paint range has been selected as a finalist at the Green Business Awards 2008, in the ‘Best Industrial/Resources Company or Manufacturer’ category.

The objective of the Green Business Awards is to highlight and reward leadership on environment, sustainability and climate change by British companies.

The awards are organised by Haymarket's leading title for senior business managers, Management Today who say “The Green Business Awards will be a barometer of the newest, most innovative, most ambitious and most effective initiatives by UK business to respond to the pressing challenges of global sustainability.”

All major business sectors will be represented and the 2008 awards will highlight this year's best efforts and achievements in each.”

Just some of the strict entry criteria are:

• Product must advance environmental sustainability
• Product must be outstanding in terms of efforts made and results achieved
• Benefits must be substantive, measurable and quantified
• Activities must represent a degree of originality or innovation

The award ceremony is to be held on 5th November 2008 at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London.

With the new Ecosure range, Dulux Trade has achieved the optimum combination of sustainability and performance. Developed in conjunction with Forum for the Future, the Ecosure range of matt, gloss and undercoat formulations takes a real step towards greener products and demonstrates the brand’s long-term commitment to increasingly sustainable products.

Using an ‘Environmental Impact Analyser’, a cradle to factory gate analytical tool, Dulux Trade has been able to measure the reduction in environmental impact, in three key sustainability criteria, namely embodied carbon, waste created and water consumed, in addition to VOC.

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Wherever water, dust, and electrical lighting are combined, and especially in the presence of certain chemical vapours, dependable ?proof? lighting is essential. And that?s why Thorn has introduced a completely new range of general purpose water and corrosion resistant fluorescent luminaires – the AquaForce II series.

Lightweight and low-maintenance, the AquaForce II range is designed to do a tough job – and to do it well. Innovative production methods and advanced features make this the range that all others have to match. A seamless gasket set into a deeper channel within the canopy ensures a better IP65 seal. In addition to more light output, a sturdier all polycarbonate construction and the option of tamper resistant stainless steel toggles there is a choice of switchstart, high frequency and emergency gear.

Installation is delightfully easy for the contractor using the quick-fix brackets and wiring knockouts supplied, while the gear tray – which holds the circuitry – simply clips into position in the canopy. Optional extras include ?Connect? versions for rapid electrical connection and numerous suspension and through wiring kits.

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Contractor Pro, the new computerised estimating and invoicing system from Luckins, has been selected as an Electrical Industry Awards 2008 finalist in the Innovative Software Product of the Year Category.

The awards will be presented at the Electrical Banquet gala dinner to be held at the Marriott Hotel, Grosvenor Square on 29 October, hosted by Electrical Times magazine.

Contractor Pro is designed for smaller contractors working on domestic or light commercial or industrial installation and maintenance jobs and enables busy contractors to compile accurate, professionally presented estimates and invoices at the touch of a few keys. Contractor Pro users will be able to: win more work by responding quickly to every enquiry; improve profit margins by basing their quotations on accurate cost information; spend less time on tedious paperwork and more time on site; boost cash flow by invoicing promptly as soon as the job is complete.

The system is designed to be easy to use. Trials have shown that a new user familiar with any of the standard Microsoft Office products will be estimating in a matter of minutes.

Contractor Pro contains a selection from the Luckins product database (as used by most of the UK’s national wholesalers, distributors and contractors) and contains up-to-date trade prices and industry standard installation times for literally thousands of products. Discount data can be easily imported and the new related items feature, made possible through Luckins’ close relationship with manufacturers and suppliers, ensures that nothing is omitted when pricing each job.

Luckins’ Managing Director Donna Ward commented: “We are very proud that Contractor Pro has been selected as a finalist in the Electrical Industry Awards 2008. With more entrants in the awards than ever this represents a real achievement and is recognition of both Contractor Pro’s and Luckins’ unique position in the market. With the addition of Contractor Pro to our range, Luckins have a software solution suitable for every size of contractor and small contractors will now be able to achieve benefits previously out of their reach.”

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This Grade I listed structure has a labyrinth of unused basement areas. With space as a premium the courts looked at converting the brick basements to habitable space.

Methodology

The Newton System 500 LATH cavity drain system was designed and installed by our Newton Specialist Basement Contractor. The membraine system was mechanically fixed with Nuseal fixing plug, and thus created an air gap for water ingress to be guided to perimeter drainage conduits, which chanelled any water to natural drainage. The water management system installed negated the need for expensive surface preparation and was easily molded to the original building contours. In addition the system is deemed as removable (if required) in accordance with Listed building requirements.

Result

The vaults are now used as a luxury bar and rest area to Environmental Grade 3 (BS8102-1990). The photographs feature illustrate the first phase of this ongoing scheme.

The Benefits

The Victorian Bird Beak Arches were waterproofed without compromising the original features of this historic property.

The completed system was very well received by the clients and is in line with The British Standards and National Heritage guidelines.

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Fort Dunlop, Birmingham’s iconic listed building, visible to the thousands of commuters as they journey along the M6, has been transformed into modern offices and contemporary retail space; all of which will be benefiting from the latest heating and cooling technology from environmental controls system manufacturer Mitsubishi Electric.

The landmark building, historically the location of the construction of spitfire planes during World War 2, was transformed by award winning property developer, Urban Splash, who had the challenge of bringing the building up to modern standards of comfort and technology without compromising the existing features and unique architecture.

The specification included over 120 Mitsubishi Electric water cooled WR2 systems making it the largest in the UK. Installed by Skyline Air Conditioning Ltd, the WR2 units meet the heating and cooling demands of the building utilising multi port BC controllers which enable the building to benefit from heat recovery, using waste energy generated from one part of the building during cooling, to be used to heat another area.

To keep the internal air fresh without wasting energy, the project also includes over 120 Lossnay heat recovery units, which recoup energy from outgoing air to heat or cool incoming fresh air.

Skyline Air Conditioning, which is a strategic Mitsubishi Electric Business Solutions Partner, was engaged in the complete air conditioning installation throughout the entire building, providing controls and remote zone controllers for each floor.

The WR2 condensing units are ‘housed’ in internal plant rooms, of which there are four per floor, providing heating and cooling to each floor via a total of over 700 Mitsubishi Electric ducted fan coils.

“To preserve the integrity of the original architecture, the internal floor was raised and we used the void below as a pathway for concealing all of the air conditioning system’s distribution, electrical power and control cables,” explained said John Bradshaw of Skyline, who led the project. “The combination ensures the highest total building efficiencies, as well as lower running costs and excellent CO2 emissions reductions.

“Lossnay ventilation units working in conjunction with the water cooled systems provide effective ventilation and total heat recovery, ensuring a comfortable air temperature within each room,” he added.

With large numbers of air conditioning units, control is paramount in a building of this complexity and size and Skyline Air Conditioning installed 24 Mitsubishi Electric G50A centralised controllers per floor in addition to 180 wired remote zone controllers.

This allows Urban Splash and their tenants to closely monitor and control each individual unit within the system to match separate room requirements.

With the installation of what is the country’s largest installation of WR2 systems, Skyline Air Conditioning have helped Urban Splash convert Fort Dunlop into a building fit for modern use and ensure that this prestigious building remains a central part of Birmingham’s heritage for years to come.

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Montague L. Meyer, a trading brand of MLM Distribution Ltd, the market leader in wood-panels, has won a top industry award for a third year. Montague L. Meyer, Barking Depot, was awarded the prestigious 2008 TTJ Plywood Trader of the Year Award at the Award Ceremony held at the Park Lane Hotel, London, on 18th September, 2008.

These awards are made as a result of votes cast by readers of the TTJ (Timber Trades Journal). Consequently the awards are a true reflection of customer satisfaction. The award was presented to Mr David Siggins, Depot Manager for the Barking Depot, by Rt Hon Charles Kennedy M.P.

William T Eden, another brand operated by MLM Distribution Ltd, was awarded 2008 TTJ Panels Trader of the Year – a double win for the Montague L. Meyer Limited Group.

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