Articles by Date : May 12 1997 - May 18 1997
Overhead, the boats sail by
In the age of computer design human ingenuity can still make a big difference. Witness the initiative shown by Balfour Beatty/Costain at the.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Up, up and awayÉ
Win a balloon flight with Chicago Pneumatic more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Construction's main event
Ian Brown previews the premier event in the construction calendar more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
How to put your company... - UNDERTHEMICROSCOPE
Professor Roger Mills, professor of accounting and finance at Henley Management College on behalf of the Chartered Institute of Building, looks.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
SLD introduces portable traffic light system
After three years of research and development, SLD Pumps has
introduced the Road-Ready portable traffic light system.
The engine is run by.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Halkyn goes for Heathfield H44s
The full capabilities of the Heathfield H44 rigid dump truck have
been revealed at RMC Roadstone's Halkyn quarry in north
Wales.
Based near.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
New EU legislation spells success
While the debate over Europe continues, Greenham Trading said it is
benefiting from new European legislation.
In particular, sales of high.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Unimog saves time and money
A Mercedes-Benz Unimog fitted with a mowing attachment is saving
time and money and helping protect lives in Wales.
The Barrier Mower, unique.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
First Kubota R used in Reading
The UK's first Kubota R series wheel loader is in use at builders
merchant John Hicks of Reading, Berkshire.
Supplied by dealer Grant Plant,.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
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Thameslink 2000 prequal invitations in early 1998 says Railtrack
director more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Stonehenge project manager
English Heritage is seeking a project manager to oversee the
negotiation and implementation of new facilities at the Stonehenge
World Heritage site.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Thomas the skid steer
Thomas Equipment's extensive range of skid steer loaders is due for
a boost this year, with new mid-range and top-of-the range
machines.
The.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Regional contracting business to stand alone...
Raine's Hall & Tawse regional contracting business will stay as
a stand-alone division within McAlpine.
"We won't merge it with anything.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
BQP takes third Nordberg crusher
Ayrshire-based Barr Quarry Products (BQP) has taken delivery of its
third 100 tonne/hour tracked Nordberg Lokotrack mobile crusher
which has a G811.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Metalogenia shows its new bucket teeth
Metalogenia S.A. has developed a comprehensive range of
high-performance bucket teeth.
The company has used innovative design and metallic.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Projects 'safe from Windfall Tax' says Millennium Commission
Projects funded by Lottery money should be safe from any financial
impact of a windfall tax on Camelot, the Lottery operator it was
revealed this.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
On your bike!
Plant Managers Journal and Contract Journal, organisers of SED '97,
are joining forces to give away a Raleigh M-Trax mountain bike
(pictured,.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
..as housing divisions merge
The Hall & Tawse Social Housing will be merged with Alfred
McAlpine's partnership housing division.
"Hall & Tawse is one of the market.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Entec and chips
Entec UK has gone into full production with its latest hydraulic
feed chipper, the CHIPPIT 25PH. The Chippit has twin feed rollers,
an enclosed.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
WELCOMETOSED '97
This week Contract Journal plays host to the the premier event of
the construction year. From 20 - 22 May plant fans from all over
the UK and.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Technology for the 21st Century
It is hard to pick out the highlights of a show as full of innovation as SED '97. But as the new Millennium approaches there is a distinct.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Access all areas
With 35 companies taking space the dedicated Access Village at SED '97 is more like a town. Ian Brown gives a preview more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Hasta la vista, WALKIETALKIE
Supporting exhibitors at the Site 2000 section of SED also
include:
n Advatech Computer Systems
Stand 62 Pavilion
n MCS.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
XTra strong
Since its purchase of Manchester backhoe manufacturer Fermec, Case
has developed a new range of skid steers. All three machines: the
85XT, 90XT and.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Roughneck's micro dumper makes the gradient
Roughneck offers a new 4WD version of its multi function skiploader
micro dumper truck. The new unit, a development of Roughneck's 2WD
version -.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
New Labour puts new weight behind our industry
Politics: With the arrival of a new resident, there has been much
talk of building work at Number 10. In the end the Blairs have
moved next door.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Building the millennium
A Contract Journal special report more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
ACTION TO BEAT THE THIEVES
Peter Batchelor reports on the progress of the PTAG more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Ups and downs of D&B
Design and build accounts for a third of Pettifer Construction's
turnover.
Brian Pettifer is less than enthusiastic about the form of.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Feel the big CAT's power
Visitors to SED '97 will not only see Caterpillar's latest
equipment, which includes B-series excavators, wheeled excavators
and G-series wheel.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Centres change skin attitudes
Distributor Greenham provides skin safety centres for Kier site operatives more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Poor pay aggravates skills shortage problem
The current skills shortages have been aggravated by poor rates of
pay and the trainee drop-out rate.
Try says the industry is heavily reliant.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Bobcat modifies mini for cement kiln work
A Bobcat X-335 mini-excavator at Maastricht-based ENCI has been
specially modified to remove the refractory lining from a cement
kiln at the.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Steeplejacks given first safety award
A firm of steeplejacks from Nottingham is to be the first recipient
of a new safety award from The Royal Society for the Prevention of
Accidents..... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
9 tonne Starlifter is Sandhurst's main contender for SED Gold
Sandhurst products making their debut include "Genpac" diesel
powered generators rated between 0.5 and 40kVA and four 'Telelight'
mobile lighting.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Restructuring for success
Foresight allowed Pettifer to become a major player in construction management more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Inmalo launches clip-on rubber road pad
Inmalo has launched the clip-on Rubber Road Pad to clip on to the
track pads of crawler construction equipment.
Suited to machines in the 1-20.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
MANY HAPPY RETURNS
Police sergeant Tony Welling is attached to Derbyshire Police and
he recently attended a TER (The Equipment Register) training course
to give him.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Wirtgen's front loading cold miller
Wirtgen has launched the W 1000 F cold milling machine as the new
front loader in the 1m-class.
The machine is fitted with a 165kW diesel.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Finding global solutions
Shadbolt has carved out a niche in international and UK
construction law.
His personal experience has included the Channel Tunnel, the.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Rowan orders Wylie indicators
Rowan Drilling has ordered two WW650 offshore crane indicators from
Wylie Systems for use on Le Tourneau PC350 cranes which are
operating on the.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Plant Theft Action GROUP
The Plant Theft Action Group (PTAG) was set up in March 1996
following CJ/PMJ's Plant Theft Conference in December 1995.
WHY?
l Evidence.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
City demands troubleshooters for PFI
The City is calling for a more powerful team of troubleshooters as
a key outcome of the Government's review into the slow-moving
Private Finance.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
China trip cancelled in UN row
A four-day mission by UK construction leaders to explore business
opportunities in the Republic of China has been cancelled after a
diplomatic row..... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
New homes to be green and clever
Berkeley Partnership Homes, the social housing arm of Berkeley
Homes, has announced its intention to build a new generation of
affordable high.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Construction attracting school leavers says CITB
Heavy investment by the Construction Industry Training Board in
training centres across the country has led to more school leavers
joining the.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
NEWBIDS
The hottest new tenders this week Data supplied by ABI Building Data A taster of the service provided to CJ readers in Business Alert more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
PFI needs vision
Where has the excitement and vision gone from private finance?
Remember the heady days of the 1980s, when Costain was talking.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Amec to build œ36m Sellafield laboratory
Amec has won a œ36 million contract to design and build a new
technology centre at British Nuclear Fuels's Sellafield site.
The new.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)
Meltdown advice released
The Government's Central Computer and Telecommunications Agency has
produced a "best practice" guide on how to deal with the pending
self.... more
(14 May 1997 00:00)