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Hi-visibility vest with a tool-belt built into it is trialled by Romec

A new-style hi-visibility vest that has a tool-belt built into it is being trialled by engineers at facilities management company Romec, and if successful it is hoped it will become standard issue. The tunic was designed by Romec engineer Jim Stage due to the lack of access that wearing a hi-visibility vest creates when trying to get tools from a separate waistcoat. Jim, who is based in Aberdeen, has now had his idea recognised by Romec after ... [more]

NAPIT now responsible for verifying the electrical installation work of all B and Q fitters

B&Q have selected NAPIT to audit their Installation services to Government approved standards. NAPIT is now responsible for technically verifying the electrical installation work of all B&Q fitters and governing quality control for their certification. Paul Rodford, B&Q’s Director of Installation Services, says: “B&Q have worked with NAPIT over a number of years now. We both see Customer safety as the up most importance and have developed a re... [more]

BBES wins education electrical services contracts in Liverpool and Carlisle

Balfour Beatty Engineering Services (BBES) has been awarded two education contracts in Liverpool and Carlisle. BBES has been awarded a £5 million contract by Kier, working for Cumbria County Council, to provide electrical, mechanical and plumbing services for the new Richard Rose Central Academy in Carlisle, which will accommodate around 1,500 students. Work is due to start imminently and is scheduled for completion in Spring 2011. The comp... [more]

Powerminster Gleeson Services delivers lighting maintenance and electrical services to LiLAC residents

The Leeds Independent Living Project will deliver purpose-designed new homes for 343 adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs, who currently live in 13 large residential homes, allowing them to live closer to their own communities in smaller, more independent settings. Powerminster Gleeson Services has started work on a 25 year facilities management contract, which involves 39 schemes within the Leeds Independent Living Accommod... [more]

CalCard instrument calibration checkbox allows contractors to take quick calibration checks wherever they are working

The CalCard is an instrument calibration checkbox reduced to the size of a credit card. The compact size means it can be stored in a wallet or pocket, allowing contractors to take quick and easy calibration checks of test equipment values wherever they are working. Ever been working on a third floor flat and got an odd reading on your insulation continuity meter? You need to know whether it’s a genuine fault or simply a dodgy meter reading, bu... [more]

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