Articles by Date : May 13 1996 - May 19 1996

HOT LINE
John Sisk has been awarded a œ20m contract by Whitbread to construct a 200-bed Marriott Hotel, a 318-bed Travel Inn and 1,840m2 leisure club,.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

'Challenge Fund' will bypass roads, FCEC
The Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors has written to John Major to protest that the Government's adoption of the controversial Capital.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

LDV invests œ30m in LCVs
British van maker LDV has spent œ30m revising its light commercial range. The move comes three years after the former Leyland Daf van.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Majors slammed over paying subbies late
Major contractors were slammed this week for hanging on to money owed to subcontractors. Figures produced by the British Constructional.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Private housing boosts new orders in March to œ2 billion
A sharp rise in private housing has boosted the UK's total new construction orders in March to œ2 billion, well above the œ1.8 billion.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

30,000 construction jobs to go as recession continues
The construction recession is set to worsen during 1996 with the loss of a further 30,000 jobs, according to the Construction Industry Employers.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

NAO lists catalogue of errors at British Library
The New British Library project suffered from a catalogue of mistakes which should be avoided by other large-scale construction projects, according.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Amec execs get pay rises as profits plummet
Amec sharply increased payments to its executive directors last year, despite a drop in pre-tax profits from œ20 million in 1994 to œ15.9.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Insolvencies on the rise
by sharon smith more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Beezer buys Charles Church for œ36m
Beazer Homes has bought housebuilder Charles Church for œ35.7 million. The move takes Beazer into the exclusive homes market for the first.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

SED swings into action
The UK's largest shop window for construction equipment - SED 96 - opened its gates on Tuesday to an eager rush of buyers and plant enthusiasts. .... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Peugeot extend light van range
Peugeot's range of light vans is being extended with the launch of the Expert, based on its 806 people carrier. Deliveries start in the Autumn. .... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

HSE versus ICE over NATM
Clients could be scared off from using NATM in London Clay following publication of an HSE report, a leading tunneller told CJ. However, the.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

INBRIEF
Crane lifts title Robert Crane has been named by the Heating and Ventilating Contractors' Association as Service and Maintenance.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

INBRIEF
cash sale of jongor Bristol-based tool hirer Brandon Hire is buying Jongor, a catering equipment hire company, for œ1.8 million cash..... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Skoda back in pick-up arena
Skoda has re-entered the small pick-up market with a flatbed version of its Felicia hatchback. Costing œ5,999 (excluding VAT), the Felicia.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Iveco restructure separates units
Commercial vehicle giant Iveco Ford Truck has rationalised its operating structure by creating five divisions covering specific business.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Labour claims Laing support
Laing this week angrily denied that one of its senior executives has publicly declared his support for the Labour Party. more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Microdot technology used to deter theft
The Alpha Dot security system, developed originally to protect computers, is now available for construction plant. Cheaper than Tracker or.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

INBRIEF
Barton leaves mowlem Mowlem's financial director Charles Barton has left the company. The decision was described by Mowlem chief executive John.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Bovis takes to the stage
Bovis Lehrer McGovern has been awarded a œ15 million construction management contract to refurbish and extend the front of house areas of.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Mott in jv for œ2bn Thai metro
Mott MacDonald is to project manage the development of Bangkok's œ2 billion metro system in joint venture with US firm De Leuw Cather and four.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

'Men only' row rocks CIoB
The Chartered Institute of Building has been rocked by a storm over equal opportunities after a member suggested that it should not make the effort.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Work to start on œ40m London retail complex
Work on a œ40 million retail and leisure centre in north London should be underway by November. Burford Holdings has been granted planning.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Skills register starts slowly
by John D'arcy more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Eco-friendliness a design issue
'The contractor's role in environmental matters is limited by traditional contractual arrangements,' a leading industry figure told a major.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

ECSC approves steel research funding
The Consultative Committee of the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) has just approved œ44 million of funding for the 1996 programme of.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Prowting looks to further expansion
While Prowting is keen to expand its presence in the southern half of England, chief executive Terry Roydon said that all the rival housebuilders.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

The stronger arm of the law firm
Berrymans, the international construction law practice, has strengthened its team with the appointment of Victoria Russell,.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Mowlem growing with Gilly
Gilly Carter has joined Mowlem Facilities Management as business development manager, responsible for increasing the firm's business with central.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Excavators to service railways
The first three 1304 road/rail excavators ordered from Atlas Hydraulic Loaders have been bought by the joint venture created in 1992 by Grant Lyon.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Engine service launched by BP
BP Oil has launched the BP Engine Diagnostic Service aimed at maximising productivity, extending equipment life and reducing fuel life for mobile.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Battle over Shotts closure still raging
Diesel engine manufacturer Cummins continues to battle with AEEU officials regarding the closure of its engine manufacturing plant at Shotts in.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

NHBC is guarantor
The National House-Building Council (NHBC) is to fill the gap left by the Housing Corporation's withdrawal as guarantor on road and sewer.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

New risk service for managers
A new risk management service set up to help property managers deal with an increasingly legislated profession has been launched by consultant,.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Subsidence claims ran to a staggering œ326m in 1995
Insurance claims running to more than œ326 million were lodged in 1995 for building damage caused by ground subsidence and heave in clay soil.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Indeco breaker for Fitz fleet
Leicestershire-based Derek Fitzgerald Plant Hire has purchased the first Indeco MES 1500 HD hydraulic breaker in the UK. Launched earlier this.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

CEF launches theft schemes
Construction industry finance house Construction Equipment Finance (CEF) has launched two new anti-theft schemes. It is promoting its joint.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Getting what you pay for
Many of the construction industry's ills would be cured if the desire to take every opportunity to cut corners at the planning and design stage of.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

Field narrows for Thames Water work
Thames Water has selected four companies as framework contractors as part of its water mains rehabilitation programme. The four are: OC Summers,.... more
(16 May 1996 00:00)

An opening or a road to nowhere?
PFI is under scrutiny again, reports Henry Sherman of McKenna & Co more
(16 May 1996 00:00)