Articles by Date : April 12 1999 - April 18 1999
Payment after decision
Geoff Brewer of Brewer Consulting considers the adjudicator's decision more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
The week in quotes
"Tarmac realises more of its profits earlier than other
contractors, so there is not much faith in the quality of its
earnings"
A City.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Talking heads
Are uniforms for operatives and a dress code for office workers a good idea? BOXTEXT: "I am in favour of workers wearing uniforms and I have.... more
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New strategy for roads
by Michael Gordon
An internet-based computer network has been launched to replace the
National Street Works Register, which cost over.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Energy policy U-turn
The Government has been accused of doing a U-turn on its energy
policy by granting planning consent for a £300 million
gas-fired power.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
JLE bonus deal
Drake and Scull's termination bonus payments prompt similar demands more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Outlook is brighter says BMP
Construction industry prospects have brightened since the start of
the year, according to the latest forecasts by the National Council
of Building.... more
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Clients frustrated at industry performance
Most projects late and defective, one third over-budget, clients' survey finds more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Clients need to lead industry improvement
If your company delivered six out of every 10 projects late, a
third over budget, and nine-out-of-ten with some form of defects,
what kind of.... more
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RMC talks prompt speculation
by John Leitch
A total shake-up of the material supply industry is threatened as a
result of RMC, the UK's largest ready-mixed concrete.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Clients say 58% of jobs finish late
Major survey finds projects finish an average of 48 days behind schedule more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Scaffolders hike tenders
by Tim Wood
Major construction firms have been quoted scaffolding tender prices
that vary by as much as 100 per cent.
According to.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Symonds bosses leave in restructuring
Exclusive by Michael Gordon
The chief executive and financial director of Dalkia (the holding
company of Symonds and Woolf - facilities.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Autolink early completion nets £7m
by Paul Donovan
A consortium of five companies has won a £7 million bonus as a
result of completing a contract for the upgrading of.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Anti-leak initiative goes on trial
By Tim Wood
A new initiative to improve roof quality is to go on trial for
three months.
The Zero-Leak roofs certification scheme.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
£16m deal for Balfour Kilpatrick
Balfour Kilpatrick has been awarded a series of mechanical and
electrical contracts with a combined worth of £16
million.
British Telecom.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Irish housebuilders need new approach
Average price of new house in Eire is out of reach for many first time buyers more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
MoD forces bidders to revise offers a second time
Exclusive by Michael Gordon
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) intends to force bidders for the
redevelopment of Chelsea Barracks to revise.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Moves to speed up planning procedures
Planning Minister Richard Caborn has announced a series of
performance targets aimed at speeding up planning procedures.
The Minister said that.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Amey wins £46m RT1A extensions
Railtrack extends contracts until 2002 in recognition of improved quality more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Four shortlisted for £100m TCC contract
The Highways Agency has announced the four successful consortia
that will be invited to tender for the Traffic Control Centre (TCC)
contract.
.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
House Builders name new chief executive
Dr Stuart Hill has been appointed to succeed Roger Humber as chief
executive of the House Builders Federation. He takes up the post
with effect.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Wainhomes buy-out
Wainhomes' chairman Bill Ainscough's bid to lead an £88
million management buy-out of the Cheshire-based housebuilder is on
track.
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Inland Revenue seeks PFI bids
A huge facilities management programme over the next 20 years has
been jointly announced by the Inland Revenue and Customs and Excise
under the.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Powerscreen in share price leap
Powerscreen faces the possibility of takeover - companies get in line to bid more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
CITB doubles levy police
New bid to increase income by more than 20 per cent through better policing more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
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
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Mixed response for ROPS
Deadline for ROPS planning has passed, but customers often unaware of change more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Skills shortfall in industry
Blame for skills shortages goes back 15 years and industry is paying the price more
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Nationwide Access new customer service initiative
Following a 31 per cent increase in turnover to £23.7 million,
Nationwide Access is now launching a major new customer service
initiative. A.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Harmon judgment set for June
by Graham Ridout
The judgment in the case between US company Harmon and the
Government over the legality of the procedures used when.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
DETR accused of double standards
Asbestos adviser appointed as senior worker for HSC sparks controversy more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Getting the right results?
After a tough few years, is the industry finally . . . Over the last six weeks contractors have announced details of their 1998 performance..... more
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Woolf expects to double turnover
Stevenson sets target of 8-12 per cent margin on fees more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Back bites
A load of rubbish
The Environment Agency has teamed up with Oxford Council to try and
catch the fly tippers who are illegally dumping rubbish.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
First among equals
Rail contractor First Engineering was created through the privatisation of a former British Rail engineering unit.With turnover at £120.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
£16m deal for Balfour Kilpatrick
Balfour Kilpatrick has been awarded a series of mechanical and
electrical contracts with a combined worth of £16
million.
British Telecom.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Irish housebuilders need new approach
Average price of new house in Eire is out of reach for many first time buyers more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
MoD forces bidders to revise offers a second time
Exclusive by Michael Gordon
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) intends to force bidders for the
redevelopment of Chelsea Barracks to revise.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Moves to speed up planning procedures
Planning Minister Richard Caborn has announced a series of
performance targets aimed at speeding up planning procedures.
The Minister said that.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Amey wins £46m RT1A extensions
Railtrack extends contracts until 2002 in recognition of improved quality more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
Four shortlisted for £100m TCC contract
The Highways Agency has announced the four successful consortia
that will be invited to tender for the Traffic Control Centre (TCC)
contract.
.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)
House Builders name new chief executive
Dr Stuart Hill has been appointed to succeed Roger Humber as chief
executive of the House Builders Federation. He takes up the post
with effect.... more
(14 April 1999 00:00)