Ringing the changes

There is an increasing need for mobile office equipment in the construction industry. Cellular phones are popular because of their portability. It is estimated that 15% of UK users are in the construction industry. The Global System for Mobile Communications is due to be launched which will reduce the overall cost. Voice recognition dialling is emerging and British Telecom have just launched its first portable fax machine. Midland Europe has developed a 2-way radio made to military standards to cope with, dust, moisture, shaking and dropping.