Articles by Date : May 01 2000 - May 07 2000
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Bridging the divide
The Millennium Bridge, spanning the River Thames, is innovative yet
functional.
Project view, page 18-21
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(04 May 2000 00:00)
Double indemnity
Geoff Brewer of Brewer Consulting takes a look at a new legal precedent BOXTEXT: INBRIEF The Case: Herschel Engineering Ltd v Breen Property Ltd.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Darwin Centre crowned
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(04 May 2000 00:00)
Intermat 2000 line up - bigger and better
This year Intermat promises to be bigger and better with the
earthmoving sector well represented by big names such as Case,
Caterpillar, JCB,.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Talking heads
Éhome and away Do you think we will see more overseas contractors operating in the UK? more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
NEW BRIEF
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BOXTEXT: WORK FORECAST TO DIP
Work orders continue to fall in 2000 and hardest hit is industrial
building, reports forecaster.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Carillion gets Project Jaguar
by Kathy Watson
After a nine month slog, Carillion has taken the prize of BT's
Project Jaguar facilities management and minor works.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Simplex to be prosecuted
The Health and Safety Executive is prosecuting Simplex Piling for
alleged breaches of safety procedures following the death of a
worker, William.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Birse wins Midlands framework contract
Birse Rail has won the largest of the structures framework
contracts being let by Railtrack, beating off seven others
contenders.
It has.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Back bites - Thursday 4 May 2000
Thursday 4 May 2000 more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
E-commerce to cut costs
An e-commerce buying club for constructional steel contractors
could save its members up to 50% of the cost of business
supplies.
Dr Derek.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Civil contractors get £600m CTRL boost
The hard-pressed civil engineering sector has been given a boost
with the announcement that a dozen organisations have been invited
to tender for.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Tougher stance on Egan demo projects
Movement for Innovation to kick out projects that are not 'cutting edge' more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
The price of a good road system
It's official. The national and local road network in England and
Wales is in its poorest condition since inspections started 23
years ago,.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Chelsea Barracks relocation stalled again
by Carol Millett
The £200m Chelsea Barracks public private partnership project
is facing further delays following the Ministry of.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
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(04 May 2000 00:00)
Roads 'worst for 23 years'
Massive underspending by government leaves roads in worst condition ever more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
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(04 May 2000 00:00)
Rumours of MBO at Bartlett denied
Further split denied as contractor concentrates on property expertise more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
NEWSBRIEF
ARUP SUES FOR UNPAID FEES
Consulting engineer Ove Arup is suing Clementine Investments of the
British Virgin Islands, claiming that it is owed.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Highways Agency fights accusations
by Tim Wood
The Highways Agency has hit back at accusations by a structural
repair manufacturer that central government departments are.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Building costs to rise over inflation
Interest rates and labour costs push tender and building costs above inflation more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Railtrack to update West Anglia signals
by Glenda Thisdell
Railtrack is investing £185m in renewing signalling on the
southern end of its West Anglia route.
Teaming up.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Contract briefs
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BOXTEXT: BOVISlend lease gets irish deal
Bovis Lend Lease has been awarded a £3.75m construction
management shell and core.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
£10 Irish pay claim
by John d'Arcy
A claim for a £10/hour rate of pay has been tabled on behalf
of building and civil engineering workers in Northern.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
UCATT reviews priorities
by John d'Arcy
Improved democratic procedures and closer links with the priorities
of the union's membership are named as the key aims of.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Water client leads way in electronic tendering
Electronic tendering has moved closer with the announcement by a
major construction client, the Northern Ireland's Water Service,
that as from 1.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Eastenders' parade
Fitzpatrick has wrapped up phase 1 of its Mile End Park development
in East London. The public now has access to the 1,100m2 lake and
cascade,.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Two bid for schools
Jarvis and Laing/Hyder chase £50m PFI for work on Wirral schools more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Respect reveals Key Performance details
by Tim Wood
The Respect for People working group, set up to tackle sustainable
construction and improve conditions for workers, will.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Kenny MD at Johnson
Don Kenny has been appointed MD of the Integrated Facilities
Management operations at Johnson Controls. He replaces John
McDonough.
Kenny.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Corporate killing law doubted
Government proposals greeted with scepticism as 'all talk and no action' more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Two in relief road bid
by Glenda Thisdell
Tenders for construction of the Birmingham Northern Relief Road
have been sent out to two teams of contractors.
.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
New role for Alstom
Alstom moves into electricity contracting with purchase of Norweb subsidiary more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Clients neutral on Euro register
by John d'Arcy
UK clients have decided against taking a co-ordinated stance on
proposed standard prequalification criteria for.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Jubilee Line fraud case transferred
Eight suspects granted bail as case is moved to Southwark Crown Court more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
UK building services consultancy worth £720m
by Tim Wood
A study by the Building Services Research and Information
Association estimates that the annual value of the UK market.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Research probes landfill
The BREis investigating new ways of bringing landfill sites back into use more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
kvaerner wallyford
NOT SO PERMANENT WAY: Kvaerner Construction completed a 400m
temporary diversion of the East Coast Main Line at Wallyford, East
Lothian over the.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Getting tooled up to win
Bidding for contracts lies at the heart of construction, whether it be in open competition or negotiating a partnering arrangement. Peter.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
London hospitals plan PFI
Barts and the London Trust launch UK's largest hospital initiative scheme more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Weldex takes Kvaerner Cranes
Weldex (International) Offshore, the Inverness-based crane hirer,
has bought all the crane assets of Kvaerner Oil & Gas Ltd, for
an undisclosed.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Ashtead's mixed messages
Ashtead doubles its US operations with thetake-over of Rentokil Initial, but its stock market value continues to fall more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
All change at Osborne's
Yandle's appointment as chief executive heralds changes in board culture more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Lavendon bullish for 2000
Lavendon Group, which claims European market leadership in powered
access hire, held its AGM last week. Chairman David Price said:
"The solid.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
Safety passport success
The pioneering safety scheme has improved standards for subcontractors more
(04 May 2000 00:00)
The week in quotes
"Companies will be measured in terms of the quality of their
professionalism, their records on safety, quality and environmental
policy."
Mike.... more
(04 May 2000 00:00)