Unholey alliance

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It is important to ensure that processes drive technology requirements, rather than the other way round, according to Matthew Bacon, head of design technology at airports operator BAA. He is representing the company on the Client Briefing Committee, one of seven 'domain groups' within the UK chapter of the International Alliance for Interoperability (IAI). He believes that there are links between BAA's aims and those of IAI, especially in terms of achieving a seamless flow of information.

Management, Officials and employees, Information technology, Interview, Airports, BAA PLC, Bacon, Matthew

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Encore business

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Construction contractor Thomas Vale has seen strong growth over recent years, and is predicting profit of 530,000 pounds sterling in the 1997 financial year. It was the subject of a management buyout in 1992, and since then has seen extensive cultural changes. It has made great efforts to establish positive relationships with customers, and this means that 75% of its revenue now comes from repeat business. It has won the 1997 Regional Contractor of the Year (South) award.

Construction industry, Achievements and awards, Company Profile, Thomas Vale

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Mortar combat: the trowels are out over the idea of a universal mortar

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The National House Building Council is supporting a 1:1:5.5 cement:lime:sand mix of mortar recommended by the Building Research Establishment as a general purpose mix. However the British Cement Association and English Heritage have criticised the general purpose mix as being too strong for all uses.

Other Ordnance and Accessories Manufacturing, Ordnance and accessories, not elsewhere classified, Mortars NEC, Composition, Mortars (Artillery), Mortar

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