Articles by Date : February 12 2007 - February 18 2007

Galliford Try's offer for Linden Homes now unconditional
Galliford Try’s takeover of Linden Homes is on track. The offer has now become unconditional as a result of Galliford receiving acceptances from 89%.... more
(16 February 2007 12:00)

Ennstone pays £7m for Mansfield Asphalt Plant
Ennstone, the quarry and construction materials group, has paid £7m for Mansfield Asphalt. more
(16 February 2007 12:00)

Newspaper round-up: 16 February 2007
What the papers are saying about construction on Friday 16 Februrary 2007. more
(16 February 2007 10:50)

Ennstone acquires Mansfield for £7.1m
Ennstone Johnston, a subsidiary of Ennstone, has acquired Mansfied Asphalt for £7.1m. more
(16 February 2007 09:30)

Builder gets fine and community service for breaching prohibition notice
A builder has been fined £7,500 and ordered to serve 200 hours community service after he breached a Health and Safety Executive prohibition notice.... more
(15 February 2007 17:10)

Nuttall and HBG UK undergo top-level management reshuffle
The promotion of Peter Brooks to Royal Bam’s executive board has triggered a reshuffle of the leading teams in the Dutch construction group’s two UK.... more
(15 February 2007 15:00)

Video spot: Watch the demolition of Shenyang Stadium, China
The Shenyang Stadium in Beijing, China has been demolished, using two tonnes of dynamite, in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games. more
(15 February 2007 11:05)

£910m turnover gives Skanska UK a margin of 3.4%
Skanska UK’s construction operations have once again delivered a 3%-plus margin. David Fison, chief executive, said he was delighted. more
(15 February 2007 11:00)

HSE issues carbon monoxide warning as it takes over Reading container deaths investigation
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has reminded site workers of the dangers of using equipment powered by internal combustion engines in confined.... more
(15 February 2007 10:20)

Newspaper round-up: 15 February 2007
The Financial Times reported that the long-term prospects of Mouchel Parkman look solid, as the company pointed to a record order book, new contract.... more
(15 February 2007 10:00)

Waste directive beefed up in European Parliament
The European Parliament has voted to beef up a proposed new EU directive setting out a framework for how to deal with waste across the European Union. more
(14 February 2007 16:14)

Editor's comment: A healthy scheme
Persuading employers to provide an occupational health scheme for a transient workforce is a tough sell, but could pay dividends in the long run..... more
(14 February 2007 15:45)

Mouchel Parkman announces record £1.3bn order book
Mouchel Parkman’s order book now stands at £1.35bn after scooping a number of contracts, according to the company’s latest trading update. Its.... more
(14 February 2007 15:45)

Linbrook and Keltbray called in to deal with building collapse
Contractor Linbrook Services and civil engineer and demolition specialist Keltbray have been called in to deal with last night's collapse of a.... more
(14 February 2007 15:17)

EA picks seven for flood defence work
Seven contractors have made the cut for the Environment Agency's (EA) £500m flood defence framework deal, as tipped in today's Contract Journal. more
(14 February 2007 15:15)

John Dance becomes interim chief executive at Wrekin Construction
Wrekin Construction has appointed John Dance as its interim chief executive while its search for a full-time replacement continues. more
(14 February 2007 15:00)

Cinven not interested in Wolseley, claims report
Private equity firm Cinven will not be bidding for building products firm Wolseley, according to reports today. more
(14 February 2007 12:53)

BAA unveils plans for new Terminal 3 building
Airports operator BAA has unveiled plans to redevelop Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 3 building and modernise the terminal’s forecourt as part of its.... more
(14 February 2007 12:29)

NCC South urges roofing companies to train their workers
The National Construction College (NCC) South has urged roofing companies to ensure their workforce has the right skills for the future. more
(14 February 2007 11:25)

Newspaper round-up: Wednesday 14 February
Round-up of what the papers are saying about construction on Wednesday 14 February. more
(14 February 2007 10:00)

Amec bids expected to come in at £360m
Analyst evaluates value of non-core Built Environment division ahead of sale process. more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Government often a poor client, says OGC
Office of Government Commerce hatches plan to tighten up procurement procedures. more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

'Recycling wilderness' ahead, NFDC cautions
National secretary of federation voices concerns over second life of sustainable products. more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Cemex set for Tilbury Port facility
Plans tabled by Cemex for a £27m cement-blending facility at the Port of Tilbury in Essex have been formally confirmed in a signing ceremony held at.... more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Public bids to meet health requirements
Contractors could soon be required to prove they are managing occupational health sufficiently across their construction sites if they are to bid for.... more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Occupational health: Healthy outlook (News analysis)
Following its successful occupational health pilot, Ross Pearman talks to Constructing Better Health about its plans for a national scheme and what.... more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Plant deals done
Mansell Construction has used 1.5km of SGB's Extraguard edge protection on its steel-framed development in Richmond Street, Salford. more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Unic and Clow in mini crane venture
Unic Cranes Europe has teamed up with Glasgow-based Clow Group for the hire and distribution of mini cranes in Scotland. more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Bobcat rolls out backhoe attachments
Bobcat has introduced new side-shift backhoe attachments for its skid steer loaders. more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Four contenders line up for £20m college scheme
Four firms are swotting up for a £20m education deal on the south coast involving the redevelopment of Highbury College's Cosham Campus in Portsmouth. more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Caterpillar switches motor graders to joystick steering
Caterpillar has made a radical change to its new motor graders, replacing the steering wheel and up to 15 levers with a pair of multi-functional.... more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Jarvis says MMC system saves 35% building time
Jarvis (not connected with Jarvis plc) has found that its modern methods of construction (MMC) house-building system yields an average time saving of.... more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Two chase Blackpool PFI
Blackpool Primary Care Trust is casting its eye over bids from two contenders vying for a PFI project that could be worth up to £48m. more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Interserve's £52m pre-tax profit at risk
The process of cleaning up Interserve's image - the group's financial figures for 2006 are due on 12 March - could see an anticipated pre-tax profit.... more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

HAE updates vibration level indicators
The Hire Association Europe (HAE) has updated its 'traffic light' system for indicating the vibration levels of hand tools. more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Three chase readvertised £35m Scottish port deal
For the second time of asking, three firms are hoping to sail away with a port deal in Scotland worth at least £35m. more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Call for major rethink on hand-arm vibration
Wacker boss says the issues of productivity and ergonomics need more attention. more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Trak Group buys Claydon to create £60m business
Trak Group has bought Claydon in a move that creates a building contractor with a turnover of more than £60m a year. more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Prolec to rent out accuracy system
Machine control manufacturer Prolec has introduced a rental scheme for its pcX-3D system. The company said using the system can increase productivity.... more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Letters - 14 February 2007
CJs weekly selection of the week's letters. more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Engineers aim high with 2007 pay rise talks
Engineering construction workers are seeking a "substantial" increase in rates of pay this year. They are bidding to cash in on a construction boom.... more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Tender prices set to rise by 5% nationally in 2007
Average tender price inflation will be 5% nationwide during 2007, as strong growth in the commerical, health and education sectors continues to feed.... more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Galliford profit leaps by 50%
Hybrid model proves highly successful, with both construction and housebuilding operations expanding through acquisitions. more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Insurance ignorance puts subbies at risk
Many subbies are unaware that insurance can protect against non-payment from clients. more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Back bites - 14 February 2007
The Considerate Constructors Scheme's (CCS) ambition knows no limits: not content with improving the construction industry's image with its Code of.... more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Vinci completes Soletanche takeover
Vinci is buying 81% of Soletanche, the parent company of Bachy Soletanche, the UK ground engineer, from its family shareholders. more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Considerate Construction Scheme (CCS): workers need change in attitude
The Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) has called for a change in the mindset of construction workers, after CJ exposed a series of YouTube videos.... more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

CCS unveils performance stats for 2006
Sites registered with the Considerate Constructors Scheme (CCS) failed to improve in eight key benchmarks last year compared with the previous year's.... more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Neil Martin asks for MCG help in battle with HMRC
Neil Martin, the owner of Cumbria-based civils contractor Neil Martin Ltd, has approached the Major Contractors Group (MCG) to enlist its support.... more
(14 February 2007 00:00)

Click your way to Olympic success
The Olympic Delivery Authority launched its contract and procurement websites at CJ' Second Building for London Conference last week. Justin Stanton.... more
(14 February 2007 00:00)