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Noise-induced hearing loss is one of the world’s most commonly reported physical diseases – particularly in the workplace. It’s an accumulated ailment that increases at every time of over-exposure to noise. The bad news is that hearing loss can be permanent.
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Roger is joined by Damian Wallis of Safeguard Europe, the leading manufacturer and supplier of specialist damp-proofing and waterproofing products.
Safeguard has grown to become a market leader in the UK and now exports throughout the world. All products are manufactured under an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality & environmental control system, audited by the BSI.
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Soldering copper pipework is a common method used in plumbing to create strong, leak-free joints. The process involves heating the copper pipe and fitting to a temperature where solder, a metal alloy with a low melting point, can flow into the joint through capillary action. Before soldering, it is essential to clean the pipe ends and fittings thoroughly using emery cloth or a wire brush to remove oxidation and ensure a strong bond. Applying flux—a chemical cleaning agent—helps prevent oxidation during heating and improves the solder’s ability to adhere to the copper.
Once prepared, the joint is heated evenly using a propane or MAP gas torch until the flux begins to sizzle. At this point, solder is applied to the joint; the heat from the pipe melts the solder, allowing it to flow into the fitting. Care must be taken not to overheat the joint, as this can burn the flux and create weak or unreliable connections. After soldering, the joint should be allowed to cool naturally before being wiped down to remove excess flux, which can cause corrosion over time. Properly soldered copper pipework provides a durable and long-lasting solution for water supply and heating systems.
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The access equipment market contracted by 13% in 2020, but rebounded more rapidly than expected in 2021, with growth of 11%. The market is forecasted to grow by a further 16% between 2021 and 2026.
The rapid return to growth in construction activity was coupled with price rises triggered by increases in prices of key commodities, such as aluminium and steel, as well as supply chain disruption and material shortages.
Within the market, non-powered access equipment accounts for 43%. Ladders make up the largest share of this product segment, followed by scaffolding and access towers. Making up the remainder of the market is specialist equipment such as suspended access and mast climbers.
Product developments have had little impact on market growth but the revisions to the EN131 standard for ladders in 2018 has driven the replacement of older models of ladders with those that are compliant to the new standard to some extent.
However, the tendency to switch from ladders to access towers or low-level powered access products continues to pose a competitive threat to ladder manufacturers. Despite the chance of a competitive threat, ladders continue to dominate an estimated 42% of the non-powered access market.
Compared to the non-powered access equipment market, the powered access market is much more dynamic with a steady flow of new product development and innovation helping to stimulate growth, as well as the trend to switch from diesel to battery-powered and hybrid machines.
Sales to the rental sector represent by far the largest segment of the powered access market, with 50% share. This is due to low-interest rates and easy finance in recent years encouraging rental companies to invest in new units. The MEWP sector is of particular importance as it accounts for an estimated 80% of manufacturer sales.
Providing his thoughts on the market is Editor, Mike Joseph from AMA Research. He states “the access equipment market shows a marked contrast between non-powered and powered equipment.
The non-powered access market is a mature one, with little innovation; the growth of system scaffolding in place of traditional scaffolding is an exception. This market segment is therefore heavily reliant on growth in the construction sector.
Powered access equipment, especially MEWPs, offers more scope for the development of new added value products. The recent period of low-interest rates has encouraged rental companies to invest in fleet renewal and expansion. However, this period is now coming to an end and the sector faces adverse economic headwinds in the near future.”
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The consumption of hot water is an important proportion of domestic energy consumption in the UK. On average, a UK home with two occupants consumes around 4kWh per day or approximately 80 litres of hot water at 55°C.
However, to ensure that the right decision is made, it is vital to study the advantages and disadvantages of going tankless to see if it makes sense to your household financially and ecologically.
Installation and Equipment Cost
One of the most important questions to ask yourself before taking the plunge is how much does it cost to install tankless water heaters?
Know that the installation costs will vary depending on several factors such as brand and source of fuel. Usually, the price of a tankless water heater will be between £150-£1,600. The average cost of installation is estimated at £450.
When deciding on a water heater, your choice will depend on your needs including the amount of hot water you require and personal preferences.
The source of fuel to power up these heaters also plays a role in your final decision. For example, electric water heaters have the advantage that they are easily available and in addition, are environmentally friendly. Gas is another option that would suit your requirements. Tankless water heaters that use gas are practical solutions in colder locations.
They are also safe. If you can find oil to fire your tankless water heater, you will be looking at a source of fuel that is efficient at heating water quickly.
However, it is not readily available and is costlier to purchase than gas or electricity-fed equipment. Those in a sunnier and warmer climate can also choose solar tankless water heaters.
The upfront cost of installing solar tankless water heaters may be high but will pay off in the long run.
Efficiency and Value
Tankless water heaters use less energy overall because they generate hot water instantly using high-powered gas burners or electricity.
Unlike standard tanks, they do not heat and reheat water continuously. Reports indicate that tankless water heaters are 24-34% more energy-efficient compared to conventional water heaters.
While you may have instant hot water with a tankless system without the inconvenience of large storage tanks, temperatures may not be consistent because the system cannot send enough hot water to multiple outlets at the same time.
Thus, if you’re a family relying on a tankless water heater for your hot water and several taps are opened simultaneously, there is a variation in temperatures. In effect, there is a limited supply of hot water, unlike traditional tanks that can provide 60-80 litres of hot water in one go.
Consequently, the system may be ideal for smaller homes or families which have a modest demand for hot water. The units are efficient in eliminating standby heat loss and will provide instant hot water for 1-3 people to shower and wash dishes. On the other hand, it’s also possible to install demand water heaters at each hot water outlet for greater energy savings.
The decision to install tankless water heaters depends on several factors. Installation costs and efficiency are key elements that you must study when opting for such a solution.
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Marley Alutec was recently specified by the architectural practice, Robinson Clark Ltd, to supply aluminium guttering downpipes, soffit and fascia, for a new church hall in Tweentown, Cheddar. The bold aesthetic and durable qualities of the aluminium system met the criteria for a striking guttering system that would be integral to the overall exterior design.
The new church hall was built for the parishioners of Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church in Tweentown, and to allow activities and community events to take place.
Architect Kelly Clark, of Robinson Clark Ltd, had responsibility for its design and wanted to ensure it would be both welcoming and bold, whilst simultaneously complementing the surrounding countryside landscape.
As part of the overall design, Kelly needed to specify a guttering system and commented: “Aluminium stood out because of its aesthetic qualities, but also its durability. I wanted a product that would help to achieve a modern and striking statement in terms of colour and design, but crucially it needed to maintain this over a long period of time, so had to withstand a range of weather conditions.”
Aluminium’s durability is largely due to the thin layer of oxide it develops, which prevents further oxidation. If damaged, the layer repairs itself. In this way, corrosion is avoided, and ongoing maintenance is minimised. This also means that there are ecological benefits to using aluminium, with environmentally negative restoration processes being avoided. Moreover, since it is an infinitely recyclable and low-weight material it leaves an exceptionally low carbon footprint, another important component for this project.
To help identify the most suitable aluminium products from the company’s wide portfolio, Marley Alutec’s local Area Sales Manager (ASM) met with the contractor, Steve Robinson and then supplied product samples on site. The samples were shared with the architect of the project which was key to winning over the end client regarding the specification.
This led to the selection of Alutec’s Evolve Box gutter range. Aside from providing a squared and tidy aesthetic, this range also ensures quality performance, with the 130x85mm Box gutter allowing a flow rate of up to 7.01 litres per second.
With a 72x72mm squared Flushift downpipe system available with the Evolve Box, the latter was selected in keeping with the squared aesthetic. In addition, Fascia Type B and unvented soffit were also chosen; two products that are available in a range of sizes and are ideal for usage on all buildings.
The colour chosen was anthracite grey (RAL 7016), which was to help complement the contemporary design of the hall, requiring only 2 days’ lead time. Marley Alutec’s colouring process ensures that the guttering will retain its colour throughout its 50 + years of functional life expectancy.
“The Alutec products were really easy to install allowing for a very neat and tidy finish,” commented Steve Robinson. “The brackets were not visible, which further enhanced the modern and contemporary look of the build.
The support offered by the company was equally fantastic, with Marley Alutec’s local ASM always available on-site to point us in the right direction.”
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Brigade Electronics – a market-leading provider of vehicle safety systems – has launched a new artificial intelligent vehicle safety system to the UK market.
CarEYE Safety Angle Turning Assistant from EYYES GmbH has been offered by Brigade GmbH in Germany for more than a year and was trialled by its long-standing partner, Geier & Söhne Transportgesellschaft mbH in the country. Geier & Söhne Transportgesellschaft mbH fitted the device, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology to detect pedestrians, cyclists and objects, to one of its Mercedes Actros vehicles.
The system’s AI is set up to accurately evaluate the images from cameras fitted to the vehicle and is able to calculate the future course of motion of nearby people or objects. Based on this data, the system reliably and accurately warns the driver in real-time of a possible collision before it occurs.
Warnings are issued either actively with an audible and visual red alert if a person or object is at risk of being hit, or passively with a visual yellow alert if, for example, a person or object is moving away from the danger zone – dramatically reducing false alerts.
CarEYE® has also been rated as a clear winner in the ADAC performance tests demonstrating its optimum performance and outranking other similar vehicle safety devices on the market. ADAC cited CarEYE®’s reliability for reducing false alerts significantly, the visual feedback for drivers being clear and easy to understand, and its quick reaction times for detecting people and objects for its top place position.
Emily Hardy, Marketing Manager of Brigade Electronics UK, said:
“The accuracy of CarEYE®’s AI makes false alerts extremely rare and provides the driver with absolute peace of mind that they can manoeuvre their vehicle with the utmost safety. The system is able to differentiate between cars, trucks, people, bicycles and static objects, such as trees or bollards. Movement and the expected direction is then calculated, making the system extremely reliable.”
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Emily added:
“There were 141 cyclists killed and 4,215 seriously injured due to road traffic collisions in 2020. One in three of these accidents could have been prevented with a sideguard assistant, such as CarEYE®. This makes such technology crucial in enhancing safety for every road user and helping to save lives.”
Using artificial intelligence (AI), CAREYE® (ADAS) issues warnings either actively with an audible and visual red alert if a person or object is at risk of being hit, or passively with a visual yellow alert if, for example, a person or object is moving away from the danger zone. This technology dramatically reduces false alerts and provides the driver with absolute peace of mind that they can manoeuvre their vehicle with the utmost safety.
The system is able to differentiate between cars, lorries, HGVs, vans, people, bicycles and static objects, such as trees or bollards. Movement and the expected direction are then calculated, making the system extremely reliable.
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There is a great deal of interest within many energy companies to pursue a new investment or expand their existing investment in district cooling. In addition to having a positive impact on the environment, it also frees up electrical capacity that can be used for other purposes, such as electric car charging.
“There is a lot of pressure on the cooling market. This is due to several factors, but particularly that the energy companies’ customers are placing higher demands on a comfortable indoor climate all year round.
This can be compared with cars, where air conditioning used to be an option, but today cars without AC are barely sold, so there has been a general increase in standards,” says Thomas Nordin at FVB.
A contributing factor to the increased interest in district cooling is that customers are demanding better operational reliability, but another factor is that the EU F-gas Regulation means that refrigerants with a high environmental impact are being phased out.
“Property owners with large refrigeration machines are required to have a continuous leak detection process and certified resources are needed for inspection.
Some refrigerants are also flammable, which requires preventive safety measures,” says Aksel Holmberg at FVB. He continues:
“We can clearly see that many district cooling customers value not having to take responsibility for the refrigerants and instead transferring this to an energy company.”
It is mainly buildings in healthcare, offices, stores, and commercial properties that require comfort cooling. Right now, it is still rare to have district cooling for residential homes, but a recent cooling report from Värmemarknad Sverige indicates that in the future it will likely be more common to have comfort cooling in homes, although it is difficult to determine how great the demand for cooling in homes will be and when there will be a breakthrough.
FVB imported district cooling from the U.S. to Sweden in 1992 and is currently one of the country’s biggest consulting companies in district cooling.
Over the past year, several energy companies, including Varberg Energi and Sundsvall Energi, have decided to expand their initial district cooling system and have hired FVB to get the job done.
For energy companies that want to understand the conditions for district cooling, it is important to investigate the local opportunities for cooling production at an early stage.
“The primary goal should be to utilize natural sources as much as possible, so free cooling from waterways is an interesting solution.
Preferably as pure free cooling but also so that the process is cooled with water instead of air to achieve a high degree of efficiency,” says Thomas Nordin.
There are many good examples of this, including Övik Energi taking cold water from the Port of Örnsköldsvik for a district cooling system entirely based on free cooling.
“Secondly, we are looking at whether there is residual heat from a factory or a waste incineration plant, for example. This heat is not in demand in the summertime and can instead be used in absorption cooling machines that are powered by heat,” says Thomas Nordin.
The energy company will combine free cooling from the sea with residual heat.
“We have very good conditions for cooling production and with high demand in the market, it is now possible for us to invest in district cooling,” says Henrik Näsström, Head of Marketing at Varberg Energi.
“We will take free cooling from a deep port in Varberg, which means we will not have to run pipes as far out to achieve low temperatures.
During the warm months of the year, we will produce cooling from absorption cooling machines with residual heat from the pulp mill Södra Cell Värö,” says Henrik Näsström.
Varberg Energi will also build a 2,500 cubic meter accumulator tank to level out production over the day.
A SEK 152 million investment
It was in May that the Board of Varberg Energi made the decision to invest SEK 152 million in district cooling. FVB conducted the in-depth feasibility study that formed the basis for the decision. FVB is now responsible for the process and automation of the planned investment.
“With such a large investment, we feel good about hiring FVB. FVB also has specialist knowledge in district cooling, which not many companies have,” says Henrik Näsström.
In Varberg, the planning of the district cooling network and the selection of the property for cooling production is now underway. In parallel, a marine biological survey will be conducted in the port where free cooling will be taken from.
“We expect to connect the first customer in 2026 and the largest customer will be the hospital,” says Henrik Näsström.
Hospitals are becoming an increasingly common district cooling customer throughout Sweden. Hospitals are responsible for maintaining redundancy and therefore must have a reserve system for electricity, heating, and cooling.
Many hospitals previously had their own cooling systems but are now often choosing district cooling as a regular supply, along with their own compression cooling machines as a backup to ensure access to process and comfort cooling. It is also possible to connect the systems in order to optimize them.
FVB works not only with the technical issues but also the market issues.
“We support many energy companies throughout the sales process with agreements and pricing models, among other things.
It is important to set a price that is sustainable over time and matches the company’s costs and the customer’s options,” says Thomas Nordin. He continues:
“We have also developed a dynamic tool where you can enter the customer’s conditions and see how much more profitable it will be to have district cooling compared to having a compressor cooling machine of their own.
There are many plans for expansion in the country right now, but there is an overriding risk that they will take longer and become more expensive than originally planned.
This is because the pandemic and the war in Ukraine have led to long delivery times and cost increases for various components.
“It can take up to a year to get electronic parts delivered, among other things. The price of materials has also gone up, especially for steel pipes and fuel.
This of course affects the calculation. As an energy company, you must be aware of this and take it into account right now,” says Thomas Nordin.
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Through our branch offices in Sweden, the UK, Canada and the US, we provide increased value for our customers by maintaining a local presence in a globalised market.
By offering high-level competence, unwavering commitment and solutions which are both efficient and green, our goal is to reduce environmental impact, contribute to a sustainable society and create profitability for our customers. FVB District Energy UK
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The existing stands on the ground’s Nursery (eastern) End had become inadequate due to the needs of modern spectators, with restricted sightlines in the lower tiers and upper tiers entirely exposed to the elements. A decision was therefore taken to replace them with two new build stands, named after the famous cricketers Dennis Compton and John Edrich.
WilkinsonEyre architects were commissioned by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) for the £53m redevelopment of the new stands, which flank either side of the Stirling Prize-winning Media Centre.
The curved, elliptical form of WilkinsonEyre’s design makes the stands appear like ‘objects landed from outer space’, while providing a range of additional seating and hospitality areas (increasing the previous capacity from 9000 to 11,600 seats), new concourses and circulation areas which overlooking the Nursery Ground, public realm and landscaping allow the spectators to enjoy the facilities and hopefully a good game of Cricket.
Proteus Facades HR Solid and Perforated cladding panels in PPC aluminium with a RAL 7040 finish were specified for the corporate facilities at the rear of Compton and Edrich. A number of these panels had to be curved to accommodate the radius of the hospitality spaces.
The wall build-up on these elements comprises an SFS frame with cement board and insulation. A Proteus Facades railing system comprising of bespoke helping hand brackets and the company’s 50x50mm mullion grid allows the panels to be installed in a landscape pattern, giving the hospitality boxes on level one some horizontal definition in contrast to the portrait feel of the primary roof cladding.
Around the first floor soffit, Proteus Facades SC Perforated panels were introduced in a 3mm aluminium with a RAL 9003 finish. These were installed at an angle to generate a zone for the various M&E routes that were required between the two stands. They extend at an angle from the service access up to the projecting first-tier level.
These angled soffits are again on a curve that follows the overall stand design. This required a number of elliptical and shaped panels manufactured to specific locations on the detailed plan.
The positioning of the panels and structural connection points meant that there was a relatively large drop down from the concrete slab to accommodate M&E services.
A combination of L and U aluminium extrusion sections and brackets developed a standard framework to which Proteus’s 125mm x 50mm mullions could connect to.
The spanning capacity of the 125mm x 50mm section allowed a reduced framing structure which improved the access zones for the M&E installation trades.
This considered approach to the structure and panels allowed for a simplistic installation through an agreed installation sequence, allowing the manufacturing process to keep the site teams busy during a condensed installation period created by the Covid pandemic.
As cladding projects go, Compton and Edrich stands have generated more than their fair share of interest. And deservedly so. Blending harmoniously with the previously constructed Media Centre, the aluminium-clad, elliptically shaped, 24-metre-high designs soften the bold media box and blend the new with the historical aspect of this great amphitheatre for the home of cricket.
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Biotecture, a leader in UK living wall design, installation and maintenance has announced a second major recruitment drive to expand its professional maintenance team.
The announcement comes after several major project wins in the commercial, residential and retail sectors, including large living wall installations at Canary Wharf, London.
Demand is now so high for Biotecture living walls that the management team took the decision to start a second wave of recruitment to support the thriving business.
Now celebrating 15 years as the UK’s leading living wall specialist, they’re committed to ambitious growth plans and is seeking applicants who are passionate about delivering an exceptional customer experience around living wall maintenance.
The company is currently recruiting for a Maintenance Living Wall Supervisor and Horticultural Support Technicians. The roles will appeal to anyone with a passion for plants and a desire to join a sustainable company. New starters will be working on prestigious living walls predominantly in London and around the UK.
Hiring for the new roles is already underway and interested candidates can visit www.biotecture.uk.com/careers to find out more and apply.
Biotecture is part of the Mitie Group, the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company. That provides new starters with all the benefits of being part of a larger organisation as well as working in close-knit specialist team.
Both roles offer competitive remuneration, whilst Mitie provides a great range of benefits including life assurance, virtual GP service and discounts at hundreds of retail stores and hospitality venues.
Richard Sabin, Managing Director at Biotecture, said: “It’s been a really challenging few years for all businesses but it’s been great to see that despite difficult economic conditions, we have still been able to sustain our business growth as planned.”
For 15 years, Biotecture living walls have been transforming indoor and outdoor urban spaces by improving air quality and biodiversity, while enhancing workspace design.
Richard continued: “Our business offers fantastic career opportunities, along with the satisfaction of knowing that you are making a positive contribution to biodiversity. There are very few roles that offer these benefits. As a business we are confident that our expansion will help to broaden our living wall offering and reinforce our position as a leading, sustainable supplier.”
He added: “Our business is built on strong ethical and social values, which are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we are so excited to be able to offer a diverse range of careers within our team, helping to support growth and expand Biotecture. Celebrating our 15th anniversary this year confirms our commitment and dedication to driving career opportunities in the UK.”
Clients include JC Decaux, Grosvenor Estates, MTV Viacom, Network Rail, Canary Wharf Group, The Crown Estate and Land Securities.
To find out more about these exciting career opportunities at Biotecture, visit: https://www.biotecture.uk.com/about-us/careers/
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ToughBuilt is showing further evidence of its commitment to developing revolutionary job site products that set new standards in capability and performance.
The US manufacturer has recently extended its impressive range of job site stands with the new QuickSet™ Work Bench.
“The launch of our QuickSet Work Bench means we now offer a full eco-system of job site solutions that can support users with practically any need” comments Matt Handley, ToughBuilt’s European Head of Marketing.
“This latest introduction joins a category-leading portfolio which already includes globally respected Mitre Saw Stands, Roller Stands and Sawhorses”.
“Far from being some flimsy or frustrating product that struggles with the demands of most site environments and tasks, our new QuickSet Work Bench shares the same DNA as the rest of our range. It is a heavy-duty solution created for the serious user.”
Capable of supporting an evenly laid load of up to 455kg (1,000lbs) in weight, the ToughBuilt QuickSet Work Bench can be set up with exceptional speed and efficiency to create a rock-solid, ultra-practical workspace.
It employs a unique and intelligently designed mechanism which allows its robust steel legs to be deployed and locked into position in seconds, simply with a button push and a pull of a handle.
After use, the legs can be retracted with equal expediency and ease using the same method, and the Work Bench can be transported with its easy-carry handle.
As well as being strong, the new ToughBuilt QuickSet Work Bench is also smart. Its surface bristles with well-thought-out features are designed to simplify life for users and to boost their productivity.
This includes multiple 20mm holes and clamping slots along with integrated quick-reference measurement markings in centimetres, inches and degrees. The QuickSet Work Bench is also compatible with ToughBuilt’s game-changing ClipTech™ system.
A range of over fifty interchangeable products, including pouches, belts, bags and accessories, the ClipTech system enables users to organise their tools and supplies, such as fixings and fasteners, like never before.
The new ToughBuilt QuickSet™ Work Bench is supplied with one ClipTech Hub attachment point which can be positioned on any of its four corners.
Additional Hubs can be purchased separately.
Like all ToughBuilt products, the manufacturer’s QuickSet Work Bench comes with a two-year warranty as standard but with the option of increasing this to 25 years if users register their purchase. This can be done by completing a simple online form on the company’s website.
To highlight the numerous benefits offered by its latest product, ToughBuilt has produced a new video about the QuickSet Work Bench which can be viewed on its YouTube channel.
Matt Handley sums up: “As part of its launch, the ToughBuilt QuickSet Work Bench was independently reviewed by respected industry experts and influencers. Unanimously, they praised the product for its versatility, portability and impressive ability to meet the needs of both DIYers and professional tradespeople alike.”
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The Panasonic EY76A1X 18V Smart BL Impact Driver Bare Unit is a next-generation impact driver available now.
A compact, lightweight body combining durability and speed to make one of the most efficient impact drivers on the market.
The Smart BL technology along with a new airflow design combine to give dramatically improved continuous durability under heavy loads, such as when driving long screws or drilling into wood using a flute woodboring bit. The airflow provides efficient cooling to the centre of the coils as well as around the motor. The DASH mode allows the unit to reach full speed instantly, ideal for drilling wood without needing pilot holes or superfast driving without damaging screw heads. Supplied with two 3.0Ah batteries, charger and systainer carry case.
Features and Benefits:
Dash mode makes work quick and easy – allows the unit to reach full speed instantaneously
Duel LED work light to help avoid shadowing on your work
Smart BL technology allows for more powerful continuous work
Technical Specification:
Chuck: One touch bit lock system (6.35mm (1/4″) Hex
Maximum Torque: High Mode: 170Nm, Medium Mode: 150Nm, Low Mode: 26Nm, DASH Mode: 170Nm
Speed at no load: High/Self-drilling/DASH Mode: 2800rpm, Medium Mode: 1450rpm, Low Mode: 950rpm
Impact per minute: High/DASH Mode: 3100ipm, Medium Mode: 2500ipm, Low Mode: 1800ipm
Supplied With:
1 x EY76A1X 18V Smart BL Impact Driver
2 x EY9L54 5.0Ah batteries
1 x EY0L82 charger
1 x Systainer carry case
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Building Crafts College
Kennard Road
Stratford
London
E15 1AH
Tel: 020 8522 1705
Email: info@thebcc.ac.uk
HERITAGE & CONSERVATION
WOOD OCCUPATIONS
CONSTRUCTION
STONEMASONRY
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MAKING
SHORT COURSES
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SUMMER SCHOOL
The student population of the College is diverse, with a wide range of ages and backgrounds.
The courses also span a great range of opportunities. Theoretically, a student can enter the College to complete a Level 1 multi-skills course and progress through to complete a degree in historic building conservation, or a construction management qualification.
The emphasis of the work is to give all students the opportunity to reach their full potential and the expectations of the students are high.
There is a constant focus on delivering skills and producing work of high quality, whether they are full-time students, apprentices or degree students.
Employment opportunity is also an important element of what they do and they support the students in accessing employment opportunities if they are not already employed.
HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE
The Building Crafts College was founded in 1893, by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters, a City livery company, to train young people in a range of construction crafts.
The first Chairman of the College was architect Professor Banister Fletcher, the author of the world-renowned book ‘A History of Architecture on the Comparative Method’, first published in 1896 and still in print today.
The College occupied the same site in Central London from 1893 to 2001 before relocating to a purpose-built facility in Stratford, East London in 2001.
The Building Crafts College is constituted as an Educational Charity and is governed and financially supported by the Worshipful Company of Carpenters.
Approximately 60% of income is derived from public sources, 25% in fees and 15% from charitable sources, mainly the Carpenters’ Company Charitable Trust.
Read the Principal’s Welcome and College Mission here.
00:00 The Building Crafts College
00:26 Bench Joinery
03:41 Fine Woodworking
04:47 Stonemasonry
06:05 Bricklaying
09:25 Apprentices
10:50 Site Carpentry
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