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- May 2007

Steady hand on the tiller 01 May 2007
The company which Tony Whale took over three-and-a-half years ago when he was made CEO was very different from the stable, good-to-do-business-with model which has emerged under his management. But there is still a long way to go for Emcor UK and its clients. Paul Braithwaite talks to the man at the helm .

Editors Comment: Working together for success! 01 May 2007
My interview with Emcor boss Tony Whale was not only interesting for the way he has turned Emcor around, but also for some of his other comments, especially on facilities management.

Health & Safety Matters: Fighting fire with facts 01 May 2007
New fire regulations emphasise the need for better communication between all members of the ductwork supply chain, says Bob Towse, head of technical and safety at the HVCA

Business Matters: How much are you worth? 01 May 2007
Negotiate your way to the top, says Martin Luise, managing director of headhunter Charles Fellowes Group

Contractor Profile: Steady hand on the tiller 01 May 2007
The company which Tony Whale took over three-and-a-half years ago when he was made CEO was very different from the stable, good-to-do-business-with model which has emerged under his management. But there is still a long way to go for Emcor UK and its clients. Paul Braithwaite talks to the man at the helm

Burning Issue: Right second time around? 01 May 2007
Underfloor Heating Manufacturers' Association chairman Rex Ingram highlights the difficulty of predicting the energy profile of buildings

Company Profile; A whiter shade of Powrmatic 01 May 2007
Kieron Borgeat, commercial manager at Powrmatic, explains how the company has been moving forward and why a change from green to white for its units is far more significant than just a new colour. Paul Braithwaite visits the company to watch the first white units to go through the painting process

Air Handling Units: Higher profile for air handlers 01 May 2007
Air handling units are often seen as basic, almost commodity, items but, with more thought and a flexible approach, they can be made to work harder for their money, suggests Neil Oliver of Dunham Bush

Air handling Units: It's good news for those who exercise control 01 May 2007
The growth in technology is good news for close control applications says Joe Wieckowski, general sales manager for Colman Moducel

Air Handling Units: Carrier ahus emphasise heat recovery and more choice 01 May 2007
A DEFINITE trend acknowledged at Carrier is the specification and installation of more and more Carrier equipment as integrated systems with Carrier chillers being perfectly matched to Carrier air handling units and, increasingly, to fan coils too.

End users benefit from energy recovery solutions in ahus 01 May 2007
Craig McFadyen, system products manager at Fl kt Woods, looks at the issues surrounding the different types of heat recovery units

Underfloor Heating: Don't let the piper call the tune 01 May 2007
Keith Westcott of Even-Heat believes that using on-site trades can ensure vital flexibility for floor heating installations

Underfloor Heating; Heating takes to the floor 01 May 2007
Space-saving and energy-efficient, underfloor heating systems are gaining popularity across all market sectors. Specifying this type of heating solution can make a significant contribution to a building's energy efficiency rating - so it is well worth considering. Peter Binstead, technical director at Ferroli, looks at the growth in underfloor heating and the key points to consider when installing this type of system in solid, suspended and floating floors