Articles by Date : June 03 1996 - June 09 1996
Council signs up for œ100m partnership deal
A œ100 million partnership agreement has been signed by
Somerset County Council and international consultants WS Atkins.
Starting on 1 July,.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Extra-long sheets for Siemens roof
Extra-long KAL-ZIP aluminium roofing sheets are being installed at
Siemens Microelectronics' œ1.1 billion new microchip
production facility.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
œ1m repair bill for Thames Water
Thames Water Utilities is to spend œ1 million repairing it's
sewer system in the London Borough of Barnet.
The improvements, to start this.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
INBRIEF
TAYWOOD RESTRUCTURES
Taylor Woodrow is to integrate its international and UK
construction activities into a single operation, to be known.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Sainsbury signs œ100m Schal deal
Retailer J Sainsbury and Schal Construction Management, part of
Tarmac Professional Services, have signed a partnering agreement
that covers a.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
CIC publishes management guide
A new guide defining basic skills and competencies needed by
project managers has been published by the Construction Industry
Council.
The.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
INBRIEF
architect information
Construction & Building Abstracts (CBA), a new CD-ROM-based
information service for engineers and architects, has.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Case moves toward green machines
The bright green counterweight of a new Case 688B hydraulic
excavator gives onlookers a clue to the politics behind the
machine's creation. The.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
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Birse Construction has won a œ6m contract to construct the
five new Pennine Spine pumping stations and a œ4m contract for
a further.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
WS Atkins to become a plc
Following five years of speculation, consultant WS Atkins has
formally announced it is to float on the London Stock Exchange. No
date has been.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
LPC calls for mandatory sprinklers
The installation of sprinkler systems should be mandatory for all
single-compartment buildings over 2,000m2, according to the Loss
Prevention.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Botes no longer all at sea
Allegations of dishonest practice against Botes over its œ6
million building maintenance contracts for Lambeth Council have
been withdrawn. .... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Holst chief in œ16k pay rise shock
John Stanion, chief executive of Norwest Holst, got a œ16,000
pay rise last year as his 1995 annual salary rose to
œ189,000.
During.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Newbury bypass held up once again, this time by rare mollusc
The award of the œ70 million Newbury bypass contract, which
was expected this week, has been temporarily put on hold. The move
follows.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
DBFO contract could double cost of A36
A privately-funded A36 Salisbury bypass, let under a Design Build
Finance and Operate contract, could cost more than double the price
of a.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
IBM HQ links severed by errant electrician
Accidental damage during a refurbishment project left the European
headquarters of computer giant IBM cut off from its offices around
the globe.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
CIBchief doubts PFI future under Labour govt
Sir Michael Latham, chairman of the Construction Industry Board
this week raised doubts over the future of the PFI.
Sir Michael, a former Tory.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Reservations on housing grants
The CIC has written to the House of Commons Select Committee
expressing reservations about the Housing Grants, Construction and
Regeneration Bill..... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Muir 'got off lightly' with œ150,000 fine
A fine of œ150,000 was imposed on Muir Construction last week
by Dundee Sheriff Court after the firm had pleaded guilty to two
breaches of the.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Seven new managers for BAA
BAA has announced the appointment of seven construction managers as
framework suppliers. The firms selected are: Amec Design and
Management, Bovis.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Birse opts for some French culture
Birse Construction has appointed Steve French to the position of
culture director, a role believed to be unique among UK
construction companies. .... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Royden walks out on Jarvis
Steelwork specialist Royden Engineering has walked out on main
contractor Jarvis in a dispute over payments on a œ2 million
hangar extension.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
RICS report slams poor housing
As much as œ2 billion is being spent each year on treating
illnesses caused by poor housing conditions - more than local
authorities spend on.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Government accused of greenbelt backtracking
The Government is guilty of contravening its green field planning
policy in a bid to attract private investors into Private Finance
Initiative.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Morris calls for housing cash
Tory housing policy came under fire last week as union leader Bill
Morris called for a substantial investment programme by central
Government in.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
CIC to fight Law Commission
The Construction Industry Council this week called for tough action
against the Law Commission decision that further investigation into
the law on.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
CIoB recycling reports due
Reports on the environment and on the recycling of waste are due
from the Chartered Institute of Building this month.
In the recycling.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Two left in fight for Cardiff Arms deal
Contractors pricing the œ106 million Cardiff Millennium
Stadium are yet to hear from the client, but sources close to the
project believe.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Runway deal
Britain and China have reached agreement over the construction of
the œ340-œ390 million second runway at Hong Kong's new
airport for.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Dixon starts homes contract
Willmott Dixon has begun work on a œ27 million contract to
build 565 new homes on the edge of Oxford. The project, funded by
the Housing.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Methil Docks to be redeveloped
Morrison Construction will soon start work on a œ16 million
redevelopment project at Methil, in Fife. The scheme for the 25ha
site at Methil.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Tarmac to build mail centre
Tarmac Construction is to build a œ12 million distribution
centre for the Royal Mail at Wishaw in Lanarkshire, combining a new
distribution.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Simon profits rise after cuts
Simon Engineering, the UK-based access platform, process plant and
storage group, has turned in a profit in 1995 for the first time
since 1991.
.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
McAlpine secures Palace job
A consortium headed by Alfred McAlpine has been selected by
Haringey Council to redevelop Alexandra Palace and Park in north
London. McAlpine saw.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
US-based Owens Corning buys Linmpac
Insulation products manufacturer Owens Corning has acquired the
British-owned Linpac Insulation. The new company will be called
Owens Corning.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
New courses from CITB
The Construction Industry Training Board's Bircham Newton training
centre has developed a range of new short courses for experienced
plant.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Severn Crossing plant auction
Ritchie Bros is to auction off construction equipment used to build
the Second Severn Crossing. Scheduled for Tuesday 25 June, the
multi-million.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
British and French join forces
British Gypsum has established a new joint venture with French
company Isover Saint-Gobain to manufacture and supply insulation
products to the UK.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
O&K appointment
After a successful year distributing Powerscreen mobile screening,
shredding and washing equipment, O&K has been appointed Brown
Lenox.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Gas beats electric in price war
Construction sites may be subject to fluctuating electricity and
gas prices, a new market study reveals.
The research, undertaken by.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Leakline plugs into NW Water
Forty contractors have now been signed by North West Water to
assist with its new Leakline service.
LeakLine is a 24-hour telephone service for.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
HSS opens 10 new depots
Ten new depots are opening as part of HSS Lift and Shift's planned
expansion in 1996.
New depots have opened in Glasgow, Hayes and Leicester..... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Software helps Benford
Despite dramatic workforce reductions, construction equipment
manufacturer Benford has improved productivity by using a new
software system from.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Br¿yt unveils restyled shovel
Norwegian equipment manufacturer Br¿yt International A/S,
whose UK business is based in Grantham, recently unveiled the first
of its restyled.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Long distance training course
A new information technology training course has been launched for
the benefit of construction industry office staff.
Workers can take the.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Foster Yeoman promotes Smith
David Smith has been promoted by quarrying company, Foster Yeoman,
to the position of production director. Smith will be responsible
for the.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Young joins Lovell
Lovell Partnership has appointed Charmaine Young as its new
director of business development for the south of England.
Taking up her.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Kellett say fond goodbyes
Leicester-based building contractors and joinery manufacturers, J C
Kellett & Son (JCK) has announced the retirement of two long
serving.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Shepherd hires McConnachie
Stuart McConnachie has been appointed regional manager for London
and the south east by contractor Shepherd.
McConnachie will oversee œ90.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)
Thames bridge competition
Leading European engineers and architects were called upon last
week to submit designs to replace the Hungerford Footbridge across
the River Thames.... more
(06 June 1996 00:00)