Articles by Date : June 12 2000 - June 18 2000

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Take 60 or so products from almost the same number of manufacturers, divide them into four distinct areas and what have you got? You've got the.... more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

A site for sore eyes
The reclamation and recycling dedicated area was a first for SED - and a popular site it proved to be with visitors. Geraldine Faulkner. more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

Coming soon...
1. Earth Centre, Doncaster The Earth Centre in South Yorkshire aims to blend hi-tech interactive in-door visitor attraction displays with.... more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

Arguments on jurisdiction
Geoff Brewer of Brewer Consulting considers adjudicators' jurisdiction more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

I say, what a good show...
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(14 June 2000 00:00)

A climate of change
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(14 June 2000 00:00)

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SED would be nothing without its visitors. They help make the show the biggest event in the plant industry calendar. To find out more about them.... more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

At your serviceÉ
The UK facilities management market is growing, both in terms of size and in terms of its importance to the construction industry. Both public.... more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

Dig the new breed
Judith Cruickshank takes a look at some of the new launches which are set to make a name for themselves in the coming months. more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

ProCure 21 tries to meet schedule - 'Rocking' Millennium Bridge under scrutiny - BT confirms winners of £1bn work bonanza
Kate Priestley is determined to bring forward dates agreed by health chiefs more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

'Changing staff' costly for Laing
Laing has lost its framework deal on Glaxo Wellcome's prestigious Fusion team because, according to insiders, the contractor changed its personnel.... more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

Contractors and architects doomed
A leading developer has predicted that large firms of architects, contractors and property agents are doomed. "They will not exist in 15 years.... more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

Scots voice cowboy fears - Crane planned to leave C&N 'before losses' - MoD to gauge contractors' views - Wates sees turnover rise 30% to £380m - Wates sees turnover rise 30% to £380m
Anti-cowboy registration scheme must be backed by legislation, says SBEF more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

Contractors berate flagship PFI scheme
Yorkshire £20m integrated transport initiative criticised as 'not bankable' more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

Raising aesthetics expectations - The week in quotes - Back bites
Is there a conspiracy to create boring buildings in Britain or does it just come naturally? Too many landmark buildings in this country, both.... more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

Wates lines up £6m job - Four eye £20m PFI deal - A46 upgrade up for grabs - Wrekin gets call from BT
Privately owned Wates Construction has secured work worth £6m at SmithKline Beecham's Nutritional Healthcare manufacturing facility at.... more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

Contractors forced by clients to take more risk - CITB gives 8% more in grants - On-line bids to stiffen global competition - Hotel loses damages claim against architect
Training cash pay-out increased to nearly £50m last year more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

A standing ovation
Manufacturers reported good business at this year's show - much of it from unexpected quarters. Mary Munro reports. more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

Managers may pay for safety failures - Unions set for peace pact - Pensions row hits rail firm
New safety offence strategy document proposes tougher targets and penalties more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

Putting good design back in the mix
The rush to reduce the cost of construction and find more efficient procurement methods has left some architects thinking that good quality.... more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

'Disaster' policy reversed
Cleveland Bridge's small projects blamed for total loss of £42m over past 10 years more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

A new architectural heritage
The Egan report's emphasis on cost reduction and supply chain management is in danger of leaving architects out in the cold. However, the.... more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

Now showing...
The National Lottery is transforming the design landscape of Britain. There may be concerns about some projects as to the robustness of their.... more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

Higher margins, higher growth
Our strategy has always been to create an expanding portfolio of long-term projects. And the reason we've focused on that is because we believe.... more
(14 June 2000 00:00)

This week's work winners
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 June 2000 00:00)