Articles by Date : April 08 1996 - April 14 1996
On-site training avoids accidents
Vehicle accidents on site are usually the result of an ill-trained
operator or a poorly laid-out workplace, says James Tye, director
general of the.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
INBRIEF
GOOD WIN FOR GOODWIN
Allen Building has appointed Roger Goodwin marketing manager at its
Midlands operation in Derby. With 22 years' experience.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Industry calls for cuts in greenhouse gases
The construction industry has called on the Government to
drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions by a long term strategy of
raising the energy.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Council grabs œ1m small jobs
Small building contractors were set last week to lose up to œ1
million of repair and maintenance work in Dundee after a decision
by the.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Tarmac and Kier ruled out of Newbury bypass
At least two firms, Tarmac and the Kier/Hochtief joint venture are
out of the running for the A34 Newbury bypass. Both firms received
no thank you.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Taywood poised for UK housebuilder swoop
Taylor Woodrow is planning to spend around œ100 million to
acquire a UK housebuilder, according to broker Merrill Lynch.
The brokers.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
INBRIEF
PFI GUIDELINES WELCOMED
The CIEC has welcomed the new Treasury guidelines on the
procurement of PFI projects, particularly the recognition of.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Cautious welcome for CCT guidance
New guidance issued by the Government last week to help local
authorities improve Compulsory Competitive Tendering has won the
qualified approval.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Study quashes eco-grading plans
The creation of an eco-label grading system for building materials
has been ruled out, despite a major drive for sustainable
construction.
CJ.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
True blue Dixon backs Labour on schools plan
Sir Ian Dixon, Arch-tory and the new chairman of the Construction
Industry Board, has welcomed Labour's plans to refurbish Britain's
Schools and.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
BRE construction centre deadline 'unrealistic'
The Government's plan to set up the Building Research Establishment
as a National Centre of Construction has been welcomed by the
industry,.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Sector stays sluggish as house starts fall by 17%
Housebuilding activity remains sluggish, with 17% fewer properties
(33,600) started between December 1995 and February 1996 than
during the same.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
New prisons worth œ3bn
Work on three more privately financed prisons could be under way by
the turn of the century.
Last week the Home Office published a White Paper.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Fresh financial difficulties uncovered at Wainhomes
internal investigations by Wainhomes have revealed further
financial irregularities at the Chester-based housebuilder.
In late January, Wain.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
McAlpine to stay in housebuilding
Alfred McAlpine has refuted Martin Laing's claim that Laing and
Taylor Woodrow will be the only two contractors to stay in
housebuilding by.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Balfour Beatty buys two BR companies
Balfour Beatty has bought two British Rail Infrastructure
Maintenance Companies and one Track Renewals Company for œ50
million.
The.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Balfour preferred for Durham PFI
A consortium led by Balfour Beatty has been selected by the North
Durham Acute Hospitals NHS Trust as its preferred private sector
partner for the.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
HOT LINE
Bovis Southern Africa has won a œ22 million construction
management contract to refurbish and extend parking facilities at
the Cavendish.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Pay claim shock for employers
Private sector building and civil engineering employers have this
week been hit with a shock pay claim calling for the basic craft
rate to be.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
CITB feeling the pressure
Leaders of the Construction Industry Training Board meeting in
London next week will come under intense pressure to rethink plans
to spend œ6.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Female trainees make their mark
The traditional male-dominated image of construction is fading -
Bovis's latest intake of trainees has more females than
males.
Jim Kane,.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Concrete report from BCA
The British Cement Association has published a report examining the
concrete industry and key areas of development. The report is part
of the.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Hewden Stuart plans rate rise
Hewden Stuart plans to increase hire rates for 'specialised'
equipment and expand its tool business throughout southern
England.
Finance.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Empire Mould makes its mark
Following the collapse in 1994 of Empire Stone, the architectural
cladding manufacturer, a new company has been formed. Company
Empire Mould.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Atlas moves into telehandler sales
German construction equipment manufacturer Atlas has moved into the
telehandler market. At least five models have recently rolled of
Italian.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
P&D remains faithful to compressor supplier
P&D Plant Hire, based at Heston in West London, part of the
Lowery group of companies, has purchased more than 50 new
Ingersoll-Rand portable.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Newdicks unite to form Melsan
The father-daughter team of Andrew and Melanie Newdick has combined
forces to form Melsan Trading. Activities include lorry loader
crane hire and a.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Pacific Rim of opportunities
Good quality materials are in short supply in the Pacific Rim,
according to speakers at a recent DTi seminar on major projects.
British.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Grundig offers cctv security
CCTV manufacturer Grundig Electronics is about to launch the MVC818
and the MVC404 high resolution video recorder/controllers, aimed at
buyers.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Extra capacity at Firth Powerfix
The opening of a 3,000ft2 extension at powertool distributor Firth
Powerfix's main depot in Leeds has substantially increased the
company's service.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
BSE scare hits plant orders
British manufacturers of construction and farming equipment are
losing orders as a result of Europe's ban on British beef following
the BSE scare..... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Card monitor to site access
Group 4 has introduced an access control system that secures sites
during construction. The Multimax 600 reveals how many staff are at
work at any.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Forth bridge safe despite concern
The condition of main bearings supporting part of the Forth railway
bridge are 'a matter of concern' and secondary structural members
need to be.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
New guide to bridge joints
A new reference list of bridge joints has been published by an
industry trade body as economic pressure mounts for the
construction of joint-less.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Clarifying insurance liability
Geoff Brewer of James R Knowles reports on a ruling which throws fresh light on insurance and liability on NFBTE subcontracts more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Weaker market needs new aims
Yorkshire-based plant hirer Vibroplant is refocusing its aims to
achieve a better share of a market it describes as 'significantly
weaker than this.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Warmer homes for a cooler planet
Housing accounts for 25% of CO2 emissions, but only 3% of the UK housing stock meets the current standards, writes Allan Wil'n, economics.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Challenging the VAT man
Martin Ellis of Grant Thornton Property Unit and Liz Bridge of the BEC have advice for dealing with the VAT man more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Tracey takes on global facilities
Drake & Scull has appointed Graham Tracey director of a new
global facilities management division. His responsibility is to
develop Drake &.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)
Aikenhead takes over chair's role
Tony Aikenhead, managing director of Laing Management, a division
of Laing Construction, has taken full responsibility for his
portion of Laing's.... more
(11 April 1996 00:00)