Articles by Date : December 10 2007 - December 16 2007

London 2012 Olympic Stadium: Expert Guide
London 2012 Olympic Stadium - Expert Guide We’ve brought together all the information you need on the London 2012 Olympic Stadium, as Team.... more
(14 December 2007 15:34)

Bricks - expert guide
Here you will find a guide to the world of bricks: brick construction, brick laying, brick skills, brick manufacturers, and brick products. .... more
(14 December 2007 15:23)

Sir Robert McAlpine boss Benny Kelly to step down
Benny Kelly, head of Sir Robert McAlpine's flagship London and South East division, is to step down at the end of this year. more
(14 December 2007 14:29)

Stadium pics 3
An exploded design of the stadium shows, from top to bottom: the roof, the wrap, the upper bowl containing 55,000 temporary seats, and the lower.... more
(14 December 2007 14:13)

Stadium pics 2
The stadium will incorporate a sunken bowl, which will see the field of play built into the ground in a bid to bring spectators closer to the.... more
(14 December 2007 14:11)

Stadium pics 1
The stadium, designed by HOK Sports, will serve as a centrepiece for the 2012 Olympic Games. Around the outside of the structure will be a.... more
(14 December 2007 14:09)

Audit Commission: flood funding poorly targeted and inconsistent
The Audit Commission, a public spending watchdog, has said that although financial aid for the flooding this summer came quickly, it was poorly.... more
(14 December 2007 12:00)

Multiplex takes battle with Cleveland Bridge to Appeal Court
Wembley main contractor Multiplex launched a Court of Appeal challenge to an earlier High Court ruling relating to the cost of work done on the.... more
(13 December 2007 15:55)

Construction orders down 3%
Construction orders fell 3% in the three months to October compared with the same period a year earlier thanks to a fall inthe private and public.... more
(13 December 2007 15:39)

Aggregate Industries wins Olympic cement contract
Aggregate Industries has won the contract to exclusively supply the ready-mix concrete required for the construction of the Olympic Park. The.... more
(13 December 2007 15:13)

Multiplex wins Wembley floor adjudication battle
PC Harrington (PCH) has lost a courtroom battle to stop Multiplex entering adjudication over £2m-worth of alleged flooring defects on Wembley.... more
(12 December 2007 17:00)

Forest Hill crane collapse - latest news + pictures
Bromley-based Deco Design & Build has been confirmed as the contractor which operated the site in Forest Hill, South London, where a crane collapsed.... more
(12 December 2007 12:27)

Dramatic pictures from Forest Hill crane collapse
Exclusive pictures from yesterday's crane collapse on a housing site at Forest Hill in South London (page 1 of 2). more
(12 December 2007 11:30)

Dramatic pictures from Forest Hill crane collapse (continued)
More exclusive pictures from yesterday's crane collapse on a housing site at Forest Hill in South London (page 2 of 2). more
(12 December 2007 11:28)

Work starts this week on Olympic Stadium
Construction work originally due next summer bought forward by extra four months. more
(12 December 2007 09:30)

Carillion's hand forced on McAlpine buyout
Carillion was forced to buy Alfred McAlpine sooner rather than later because its support services division would have cost more once it demerged from.... more
(12 December 2007 09:00)

Lack of R&D funds spells bleak future for industry
Key figures fear UK construction innovation is falling behind that of other nations. more
(12 December 2007 08:30)

Train to Gain helps joinery firm gain CSCS qualification
A Melton Mowbray company is building up the skills of its workforce with the help of Train to Gain, a service led by the Learning and Skills Council. more
(12 December 2007 08:30)

Train to Gain service to be expanded
The government’s Train to Gain scheme, which offers bespoke skills brokerage and training to help employers to identify and meet their skills needs,.... more
(12 December 2007 08:30)

Three chase Southwark BSF project
Three groups have thrown their hats into the ring for a £220m Building Schools for the Future (BSF) deal in south London. more
(12 December 2007 08:00)

Construction is still awash with bogus self-employed
Union leaders believe the problem is still rife under the new CIS scheme. more
(12 December 2007 08:00)

Leadbitter wins £31m Soton college deal
Leadbitter has trumped pitches from three rivals to win a college project in Southampton with an overall value of between £25m and £31m. more
(12 December 2007 08:00)

Specialist focus: Plant: Telehandlers steal the show
Andy Moore reviews the latest telehandlers, bulldozers and loaders introduced at Bauma, SED and Hillhead. more
(12 December 2007 00:00)

Specialist focus: Plant: 2007 round up
If you missed any of this year’s big plant shows, here’s your chance to catch up. CJ rounds up the latest product trends and developments in.... more
(12 December 2007 00:00)

Specialist focus: Plant: Excavators move with the times
Excavator technology has been moving a ferocious pace, with new models aplenty introduced at this year's key industry shows. Geoff Ashcroft looks at.... more
(12 December 2007 00:00)

Regional focus: South East
There is no shortage of work in the South East - on the contrary, there is an overabundance. The biggest headache for contractors is trying to find.... more
(12 December 2007 00:00)

ECA simplifies accreditation route
The Electrical Contractors' Association (ECA) has partnered with Exor Management Services to provide its members with a simpler route to private.... more
(12 December 2007 00:00)

Seven eyeing £180m Brum housing deal
A mix of national and local players are vying to unlock a £180m housing revamp deal in Birmingham. more
(12 December 2007 00:00)

Doosan acquires Bobcat divisions
Korean manufacturer Doosan Infracore has completed the acquisition of the Bobcat, Utility Equipment and Attachments businesses from Ingersoll Rand. more
(12 December 2007 00:00)

Holloway White Allom tipped for £22m V&A job
Holloway White Allom is looking the firm most likely to cash in on a high-profile museum deal in west London. more
(12 December 2007 00:00)

Doosan: unofficial imports damaging to plant sector
Plant manufacturer say non-compliant machinery from Far East comes with risks. more
(12 December 2007 00:00)

Five in contention for North West streetlighting scheme
Rochdale and Oldham PFI project will be worth at least £140m to eventual winner. more
(12 December 2007 00:00)

BRE questions efficiency of wind turbines
A report into domestic micro-wind turbines has found that, until they are more efficient, in many applications their installation will do more.... more
(12 December 2007 00:00)

Accusations fly over role of roofing panels in death fire
War of words following deaths of four firefighters at Atherstone on Stour warehouse fire. more
(12 December 2007 00:00)

Glass firms hit with huge fines for price fixing scam
Four flat glass manufacturers - including Britain's Pilkington - have been handed fines totalling £350m by the European Commission for price fixing. more
(12 December 2007 00:00)

British Precast eyes improved sustainability
British Precast has invited member companies to sign a series of commitments to improve their sustainability. more
(12 December 2007 00:00)

Forum moves to raise confidence in tower cranes
The Strategic Forum is to seek the inclusion of a 'Safe to Use' public statement covering tower crane activities on sites registered with the.... more
(12 December 2007 00:00)

A-Plant publishes new safety pack
A-Plant has launched a new Site Safety Pack as part of its ongoing 'Setting the Safety Standard' campaign aimed at helping its customers work with.... more
(12 December 2007 00:00)

Array of new products set for Executive Hire Show
A number of manufacturers are planning product launches at the Executive Hire Show at the Rico Arena on 6 and 7 February. more
(12 December 2007 00:00)

Row erupts over Molson liquidation
As another dealer for a CNH brand is forced to call in the administrator, claim and counter-claim are rife. more
(12 December 2007 00:00)

Scaffolding - sector report
Scaffolding is a specialist access sector of the construction industry. This page provides an overview of the key issues in the UK scaffolding.... more
(11 December 2007 15:51)

Warings bought by Bouygues Construction
Warings, the regional contractor based in Portsmouth, has been bought by Bouygues Construction. more
(11 December 2007 12:00)

GF Holding builds a 'tomb' fit for Tutankhamun
GF Holding, the specialist leisure contractors, have completed the construction of an exhibition housing for Tutankhamun and other antiquities within.... more
(11 December 2007 09:00)

Balfour Beatty - company profile
Balfour Beatty - company profile Balfour Beatty company overview Latest Balfour Beatty news Latest Balfour Beatty projects .... more
(11 December 2007 00:00)

Laing O'Rourke: demolition pictures on new offsite factory site
Laing O'Rourke has made a start to its new offsite manufacturing plant near Worksop in Derbyshire with a spectacular demolition job. more
(10 December 2007 15:40)

PC Harrington worker dies following site fall
A subcontractor has died following an accident on Skanska’s Royal London Hospital site in Whitechapel two weeks ago, it has emerged. more
(10 December 2007 15:20)

Considerate Constructors Scheme gets international interest
A version of the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) could soon be adopted internationally, after its organisers held discussions with construction.... more
(10 December 2007 14:28)

Contract Journal magazine archive: December 2007
Contract Journal magazine archive: December 2007 Our archived digital editions of Contract Journal magazine are available for free.... more
(10 December 2007 11:48)

Bryne Bros (Formwork) unveils over £5m profit
Byrne Bros (Formwork), the reinforcement concrete frame specialist, has enjoyed an upward push in its pre-tax profit figure to £5.1m. more
(10 December 2007 10:00)

Carillion and Alfred McAlpine: it's a done deal worth £572m
It’s a done deal – Carillion and Alfred McAlpine have shaken hands and will merge to create a giant UK construction and support services giant with.... more
(10 December 2007 09:00)