Articles by Date : April 05 1999 - April 11 1999
London calling: the answer to skills forecasting
A revolutionary model for defining the construction industry's training needs is to be unveiled during National Construction Week. Contract.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Enforcement of decision
Geoff Brewer of Brewer Consulting examines adjudicator compliance more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
The week in quotes
"This has got all the boffins baffled"
John Armitt,
chief executive,
Costain
see 'Newbury' page 2
"Most of the.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Talking heads
What activities are you planning for National Construction Week? BOXTEXT: "Tarmac Building will be arranging about a dozen events. One of the.... more
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A year on - and who is celebrating?
The Construction Act has its first birthday next month, but it is
still a moot point who has most to celebrate after its first year
of operation..... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Strikes take their toll on Jarvis profits
By John Leitch
Jarvis' profits, expected to grow from last year's £37 million
to £56 million this time, have been toned down as.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Balfour gets the last CTRL civils package
by Graham Ridout
Balfour Beatty has picked up the £75 million contract for the
last piece of civil engineering work for the first.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
CIPSsurvey upbeat
Construction activity levels rose in March for the second
consecutive month, according to the Chartered Institute of
Purchasing and Supply.
.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Construction industry is deemed discriminatory
Exclusive by Tim Wood
The construction industry is making a huge mistake by failing to
employ women, the disabled and ethnic minorities,.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
NEWSBRIEF
Wassall Set For BICC Bid
Wassall, the investment group, is said to be poised to launch a
£500 million bid for BICC, the group that owns.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Newbury bypass faults discovered
Six months after completion the Newbury bypass surface is lifting more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
JLE faced with threat of more strike action
'War of attrition' and strike vote likely to result in further delays to the JLE more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Laing and HBG in £24m battle
Local firm RG Carter is understood to be battling it out with
national contractors Laing and HBG Construction for the £24
million main.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Easter showdown with Mace
By John d'Arcy
Union chiefs are promising to exert "maximum pressure" on
construction manager Mace to regularise employment conditions.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Bovis in port bid
£60m Edinburgh leisure-complex battle headed up by Bovis, Tarmac out of race more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
MoD cracks down on fraudulent claims
Exclusive by Michael Gordon
The Ministry of Defence has employed three forensic quantity
surveyors in a bid to further streamline.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Courts back adjudication
Adjudication cases set to take off after courts find in subcontractors' favour more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
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Work winners this week
Who's winning the work?Contracts Hotline is your at-a-glance digest of the latest contract awards around the UK. Data supplied by ABI Building.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Raising road revenue
The British Roads Federation has come out in support of road
pricing as a means to combat transport chaos.
The BRF has expressed its support.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Costain: back in the fold
Fight to lower overheads by 30% will cost £4 million, says chief exec Armitt more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Research projects set to improve performance
The Government is to fund two research projects intended to help
construction companies improve their environmental
performance.
Provided via.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Construction 'the biggest polluter'
Construction firms reponsible for more pollution incidents than other industries more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Housing growth goes into decline
by Tim Wood
The House Builders' Federation has questioned claims by the
Government that its household projection figures suggest a.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Scottish issues outlined
The chairman of the Scottish Construction Sector Pathfinder Group
has highlighted six areas of the industry that it belives must be
addressed by.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Growth potential in construction sector
The value of the facilities management sector has increased
substantially over the past five years and remains in a strong
growth phase.
The.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Hewden shrinks to grow as rebranding continues
Profit increases by 9 per cent to £42m while turnover falls from £300m to £280m more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
On show at ConExpo '99 - ConExpo . . . ConExpo . . . ConExpo . . . ConExpo . . . ConExpo . . . ConExpo . . .
Conexpo is one of the world's biggest plant showcases. Keren Sall reports on the kit making its debut on the strip. more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
PFI proposal for Derbyshire schools
Derbyshire County Council is seeking Government approval to replace
four secondary schools using the Private Finance Initiative.
The £55.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Haden Young sues for late payment
by Michael Gordon
The mechanical and electrical engineer, Haden Young is suing
Ballast Wiltshier for late payment for work completed at.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Firms can cut wage bills
Contractors make major wage savings with revised holiday payment plan more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Phoenix firms to face crackdown
Government working group looks to change insolvency law more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Back bites
Unlikely protester
These days it is not uncommon to find contractors beating a path to
the MoD's door. However, most of them do manage to.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
London calling: the answer to skills forecasting
A revolutionary model for defining the construction industry's training needs is to be unveiled during National Construction Week. Contract.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Enforcement of decision
Geoff Brewer of Brewer Consulting examines adjudicator compliance more
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Rentokil Initial loses court appeal
by Graham Ridout
Last week, Rentokil Initial lost its appeal to have an adjudication
judgment over-ruled by the Scottish Courts. If the.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
A year on - and who is celebrating?
The Construction Act has its first birthday next month, but it is
still a moot point who has most to celebrate after its first year
of operation..... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Strikes take their toll on Jarvis profits
By John Leitch
Jarvis' profits, expected to grow from last year's £37 million
to £56 million this time, have been toned down as.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Balfour gets the last CTRL civils package
by Graham Ridout
Balfour Beatty has picked up the £75 million contract for the
last piece of civil engineering work for the first.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
CIPSsurvey upbeat
Construction activity levels rose in March for the second
consecutive month, according to the Chartered Institute of
Purchasing and Supply.
.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Construction industry is deemed discriminatory
Exclusive by Tim Wood
The construction industry is making a huge mistake by failing to
employ women, the disabled and ethnic minorities,.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
NEWSBRIEF
Wassall Set For BICC Bid
Wassall, the investment group, is said to be poised to launch a
£500 million bid for BICC, the group that owns.... more
(08 April 1999 00:00)
Newbury bypass faults discovered
Six months after completion the Newbury bypass surface is lifting more
(08 April 1999 00:00)