Life's a gas: Fancy saving money and the environment at the same time
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Alternative fuel vehicles can save money as well as the environment. LPG, compressed natural gas and electric power are the three main alternative fuels available. Powershift, a project launched by the Energy Saving Trust, is promoting and supporting the three alternative fuels with the aim of encouraging used by businesses and local authorities. Many alternative fuel vehicles are dual fuel which overcomes the problem of availability of one type of fuel.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 1999
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Off the shelf office
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A consortium of sixteen construction firms have joined together to form the Branded Office Product group, dedicated to standardizing the design of products used in the construction of office buildings. The benefits of branding office products is lower cost, easier supply chains and greater flexibility.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 2000
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Everything but the girl...
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Within the electrical sector of the construction industry, less than 5% of electrical apprentices are female or from ethnic minorities. This issue is further discussed.
Publication Name: Electrical Contractor
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0308-7174
Year: 2000
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