Hiab, part of Cargotec, is introducing continuous slewing on its 30 to 40 tonne metre range of loader cranes. Continuous slewing has previously been available for only the biggest HIAB loader cranes, which have a capacity of over 50 tonne metres. “Continuous slewing offers the operator the best possible load
Q Acoustics and their sister company Audica have worked together in order to develop a new range of fire and acoustic hoods that can be used to cover the rear of in-ceiling and in-wall speakers. This new product will be beneficial for property developers and builders delivering projects involve installed
The Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection, BOHS will be specifically highlighting asbestos awareness over the course of the autumn. This increased focus has been announced when the organisation continues to set the standard with asbestos qualifications as well as lead the way on an international scale with the continued
A window-mounted AC unit is a highly cost-effective option, an alternative for central air as this would be cost-prohibitive or you rent a property. Immediate hot day relief is possible if you do not have central air installation or you cannot afford it. Do be sure that the window will
The global provider of infrastructure, AECOM has said that it is important for the infrastructure industry to do more in terms of encouraging the younger generation to think about an apprenticeship in this area. In order to improve the capacity of the industry, talent needs to be attracted through the
Hiab, part of Cargotec, is introducing continuous slewing on its 30 to 40 tonne metre range of loader cranes. Continuous slewing has previously been available for only the biggest HIAB loader cranes, which have a capacity of over 50 tonne metres. “Continuous slewing offers the operator the best possible load access, avoiding unnecessary backtracking, and enables safer operation with no awkward lifts and stopping in risky positions. There has been high demand for this from our customers, which we are now answering by expanding our offering to the lighter end of the heavy range,” says Marcel Boxem, Director Heavy Range Cranes, Hiab. Combined with boom and jib operations for construction, transport and specialist work, cranes with continuous slewing make work faster, smarter and safer. Load cycle times are faster, increasing productivity: Continuous slewing increases productivity, as operators can move the crane where needed, in a full circle and beyond. The right boom and jib options give operators what they need for a non-stop performance. Everything is brought into close and easy reach with precise control, wherever the operator turns: Continuous slewing makes lifting easier and safer, since operators can choose the best path for lifting, while avoiding unnecessary and potentially unsafe stops and backtracking. Purpose-built design optimises performance: HIAB cranes with continuous slewing are specifically built for high precision at long outreach (long-boom applications) or for more lifting power close to the truck (short-boom applications). The following models are now available with continuous slewing: HIAB X-HiPro 358 (specifically designed for long boom applications with or without a jib), HIAB X-CLX 398 (specifically designed for short to medium length boom applications for emerging markets), HIAB X-HiPro 408 (specifically designed for long boom applications with or without a jib for maximum performance) and HIAB X-HiPro 418 (specifically designed for short to medium length boom applications, for more mature markets with high demand for electronic safety features and optimal performance). For more information, please contact: Marcel Boxem, Director, Heavy Range and Sales Support, Hiab; marcel.boxem@hiab.com, tel. +31 651 666 009 Nikolaus Scheurer, Vice President, Marketing & Communications, Hiab; nikolaus.scheurer@hiab.com, tel. +46 706 005 237 Hiab is the world’s leading provider of on-road load handling equipment, intelligent services and digitally connected solutions. As the industry pioneer, Hiab’s more than 3,000 employees worldwide focus on our commitment to increase efficiency in our customers’ businesses and to shape the future of intelligent load handling. Hiab’s offering encompasses class-leading load handling equipment, including HIAB loader cranes, LOGLIFT and JONSERED forestry and recycling cranes, MOFFETT truck mounted forklifts, MULTILIFT demountables, and tail lifts under ZEPRO, DEL, and WALTCO brands. Hiab’s ProCareTM service, award-winning HiVisionTM crane control system, and HiConnectTM platform demonstrate our constant drive to provide intelligent services and connected solutions that add value to our customers. www.hiab.com Hiab is part of Cargotec Corporation. Cargotec’s (Nasdaq Helsinki: CGCBV) sales in 2016 totalled approximately EUR 3.5 billion, and it employs over 11,000 people. www.cargotec.com
Q Acoustics and their sister company Audica have worked together in order to develop a new range of fire and acoustic hoods that can be used to cover the rear of in-ceiling and in-wall speakers. This new product will be beneficial for property developers and builders delivering projects involve installed speakers in the design. These new hoods provide reassurance that they the installation is compliant with a new selection of building regulations. The new hoods that have been developed by Audica and Q Acoustics have been designed in a way that would significantly slow the spread of a fire between floors a well as lowering the potential of sound leakage from the back of the speaker. In many new buildings, it has been made a legal requirement that all of the speakers that have been installed below habitable rooms and escape routes have to be fitted with a fireproof hood. The hoods that have been developed by Q Acoustics are available in a range of different sizes to meet a wider range of requirements. The product, once exposed to the high temperatures associated with a fire have been designed to melt. When the hoods melt, a strong seal is formed in the ceiling and around the speaker. This product has been thoroughly tested at the UK Building Test Centre and comply with Part B and Part E of the UK Building Regulations put in place. This means that the hoods can maintain 30-60 minutes of fire-resistant rating. The speaker hoods are incredibly beneficial in more ways than one. On top of the added fire protection, the hoods have been created to reduce sound pollution, reducing the sound leaking out into other rooms within the building. The hoods have been developed to be compatible with the complete range of speakers on offer from Q Acoustics Install and Audica speakers.
The Chartered Society for Worker Health Protection, BOHS will be specifically highlighting asbestos awareness over the course of the autumn. This increased focus has been announced when the organisation continues to set the standard with asbestos qualifications as well as lead the way on an international scale with the continued protection against asbestos. BOHS will be launching their new faculty for asbestos professionals this autumn, which will be called the Faculty of Asbestos Assessment and Management, FAAM. This faculty is expected to launch on the 11th October 2017, coinciding with the first BOHS asbestos roadshows. This travelling programme of shows will be taking place across October and November. The asbestos roadshows are being held by BOHS in partnership with HSE, and it is thought that the information on offer at these events will be of great benefit for professionals working with asbestos as well as those with a responsibility to manage the risk associated with the product. The roadshows are seen as a vital source of information for individuals or companies who want and need to keep up to date with the latest developments in the industry. The asbestos roadshows also offer vital information about the duty to manage and the HSE asbestos analyst inspection programme. There will be a full agenda released in regards to the roadshow closer to the event dates however there are a range of items expected to be included such as an overview of FAAM, the presence of asbestos in soils, the Dutyholder Guide, sentencing guidelines and the HSE Analyst Inspection programme. Each year, it has been recorded that around 5000 workers are killed each year, with 20 tradesmen dying each week because of a previous exposure. Therefore, it is important that the continued management of asbestos detection, removal and protection in construction and other industries is maintained.
A window-mounted AC unit is a highly cost-effective option, an alternative for central air as this would be cost-prohibitive or you rent a property. Immediate hot day relief is possible if you do not have central air installation or you cannot afford it. Do be sure that the window will be properly installed, especially when it is not at the ground floor. Fortunately, installing these units is not at all something that is difficult. Even so, AccuServ specialists say that some common mistakes do appear. They are highlighted below so that you do not also make them. Sizing Mistakes The one mistake that is the most common of them all is choosing an AC unit of an inappropriate size. In order for effective and efficient operation the unit should have a suitable cooling capacity, around 20 British thermal units for every single room square foot. If there is direct sunlight or the room has very high ceilings, the capacity should be higher. However, this does not actually mean that bigger will be better. Oversized window AC units will not cool the air in a more efficient way than the smaller AC unit. Smaller units that run for longer can be more efficient than the really large units that often turn themselves on or off. Always be sure that the size is the appropriate one for space size. Distribution Of Weight As the AC unit is installed, most people just open the considered window, add the AC unit and then close the window. That is going to force the window and will create too much weight. Windows can potentially be damaged. When you have vinyl windows this mistake is particularly dangerous. Vinyl can so easily get warped or break. As you install the AC unit use wood strips and attach them to the home’s exterior, right under windows. That can help a lot in distributing and supporting the extra weight. When you use a unit that is really heavy, L-brackets are going to be necessary so that you create a shelf for the unit. Porous material is recommended so that water draining is not blocked. Leveling the Unit AC units will remove water from air, similarly to the dehumidifier. Condensation is thus collected and then drains out from a back hole. People tend to install the units at angles so that drainage is facilitated. That would be incorrect. The truth is the air conditioners will include gutters and different channels that would direct water exactly where it has to go as the unit is level. When the unit is not properly leveled, water would be directed from the appropriate channels, thus causing draining problems. Insulation Problems Similarly to all AC units, the window option is going to work really hard if put to cover a room that is poorly insulated. Also, the window will remain open so this makes it even harder to cool the room when the insulation is not great. You want to be sure that insulation is great and you can use accordion style panels exactly for this purpose.
The global provider of infrastructure, AECOM has said that it is important for the infrastructure industry to do more in terms of encouraging the younger generation to think about an apprenticeship in this area. In order to improve the capacity of the industry, talent needs to be attracted through the use of a number of different routes. Mainly in order to make sure that the infrastructure industry doesn’t suffer a serious skills shortage or becomes unable to develop to its potential, the attention of young people is needed. AECOM has said that gaining the imagination of young people and encouraging them to apply for apprenticeships after their GCSEs is vital for the future growth of the industry. The use of outreach programmes have been recommended, going into schools in order to present students and young people with a larger view of the jobs market and the range of different careers on offer. AECOM employees utilize this approach across the UK in order to inform young people about careers in this sector. The UK has set out an ambitious plan for the future with a large number of associated infrastructure projects. However, over the course of the next few months it will be important to see if the industry can continue to maintain their build capacity. There is concern about whether there are enough skilled professionals working in this area to carry out the sheer volume of schemes that have been planned across the UK. By using outreach programs and showing younger people what a career in engineering could include is vital to increase the skills available and maintain the industry, allowing these ambitious infrastructure plans to be carried out. It has been estimated that the UK will need more than 150,000 people qualified at Level 3 or above each ear until 2024. However, with the apprenticeship levy, companies could be reducing the number of apprentices they are taking on at the moment they need to be increasing their number.