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  St James's Hospital, Leeds
  Hospital chooses Mineral Insulated Cable - A major hospital has used Mineral Insulated Cable (MIC) from AEI Cables to ensure security of power and the system loop wiring to its new state-of-the-art fire alarm system. The MIC was installed in the sophisticated system at St James's University Hospital, Leeds, to bring together 26 alarm panels, providing central monitoring across the site. It also provides information on separate devices through a site wide graphics display complete with engineering management tool. More...



• 2012 Olympics gets dispute panel - A panel has been set up to resolve any disputes regarding the building of the venues for the London Olympics in 2012. The Independent Dispute Avoidance Panel (IDAP) was established so that the Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) and its contractors can work together, tackling any issues before they become long-standing disputes. More...



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  The new British Library building
  British Library project protects storage facility - The British Library has chosen Mineral Insulated Cable (MIC) from AEI Cables to ensure security of power to its new state-of-the-art book storage facility containing important documents. The MIC is being installed in the new £13.2million automated warehouse at Boston Spa, West Yorkshire, for critical electrical systems including emergency lighting, fire alarms systems and some mechanical and control panels. More...



• Construction industry hit by slowdown - Growth in the construction industry has been negatively affected by the slowdown in the UK property market.This is according to the latest construction market survey from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (Rics), which found that growth in sector workloads dropped to its lowest level in more than ten years in the first quarter of 2008. More...



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  Graham Turner
  Graham reaches new landmark - AEI Cables’ National Sales Manager Graham Turner has completed 30 years with the company this month. Graham started in April 1978 in the Leeds Branch as a telephone sales clerk. He has also been National Manager for Fire performance cables and took up his current role in 1999.



• Contractors launch new initiative on rogue installers - A new initiative has been agreed between Part P Competent Person Schemes, including NICEIC, and local authorities to find a more effective way of dealing with rogue installers. Where NICEIC registered installers become aware of works being carried out by unregistered Part P installers, they can now pass that information directly to NICEIC. More...



• Children Go for Green - Whether it’s a school fete, a jumble sale or a sponsored walk – small events can have a big impact on the environment and society. BSI British Standards is inviting schools to GetGreenGo and create events which leave people with positive memories - not permanent scars on their surroundings. More...



• Skills shortage ‘down to employers’ - Employers' reluctance to offer apprenticeships may be contributing to the skills shortage in the UK, it has been claimed. According to Brian Berry, director of external affairs for the Federation of Master Builders, the problem is not a lack of interest in undertaking an apprenticeship, but a lack of employers willing to provide them. More...

• CIBSE/ASHRAE Conference – Sustainability - 29/30 April 2008 - Hilton Newcastle - The CIBSE/ASHRAE Conference 2008 will explore sustainability for both new and re-commissioned buildings from a practical perspective. The conference will focus on: how to navigate new legislation and Building Regulations; best practice from around the world; and ‘how to' expertise in costing, constructing, staffing and selling sustainability. Attendance is essential for anyone wishing to equip themselves for the future demands of clients, Government and the environment. Contact CIBSE Events team tel 020 8675 5211.



• 17th Edition Wiring Regulations – 8 May, Lodge Rooms, Birmingham - Jonathan Elliott BSc(Hons) PG Cert IEng MIETis a Senior Engineer with the Institution of Engineering and Technology, where he is involved in the preparation of the IEE Wiring Regulations and related guidance.



• Safety Management on Electrical Systems – 12 June, IET, London - The aim of this seminar is to discuss the design and implementation of safety management frameworks to minimise the possibilities of injury on electrical power systems and ensure as far as possible, organisations are in a legally defendable position.



• ECA Conference – 24-31st May, Marbella, Spain - The conference brings together senior figures from all sectors of the industry and offers a unique opportunity for contractors, manufacturers, distributors and clients to be part of the industry’s development. The business programme features a mix of presentations by leading industry and external specialists together with lively workshop sessions to consider current practises and evaluate new initiatives.

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