Articles by Date : July 14 2003 - July 20 2003

Babcock looking ahead with confidence
Babcock International Group said first quarter results are in line with internal expectations and having refocused as a support services business the.... more
(18 July 2003 12:06)

Waiting over as Norwest Holst wins £15.3m hospital contract
Norwest Holst Construction has been awarded a £15.3m contract to refurbish and extend St Charles Hospital in London. more
(18 July 2003 11:21)

Sound proofing regs fall on deaf ears
The construction industry is still largely in the dark about the recently revised Part E Building Regulations, according to Tarmac Precast Concrete. more
(18 July 2003 10:57)

CITB to give away £86.5m in training grants
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is to give away training grants worth more than £86.5m to construction companies for 2003/4 - a 15%.... more
(17 July 2003 14:33)

Manitowoc prepares for life as a major international force
The Manitowoc Crane Group - which now includes Manitowoc crawler cranes, Potain tower cranes and Grove mobile cranes - will now operate as a single.... more
(17 July 2003 12:25)

Construction boom slowing down
The boom in UK construction appears to be over, Experian Business Strategies has warned following its latest forecasts for the construction.... more
(17 July 2003 11:10)

Landslide stabilisation works - West Dorset District Council
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced contractors who wish to be considered for inclusion on a select list of companies.... more
(16 July 2003 14:48)

Equipment service contract - Bristol City Council
Bristol City Council, Bristol North PCT and Bristol South and West PCT are progressing integration of their equipment loan services. more
(16 July 2003 14:45)

Road Markings and Reflective Road Stud Contract - Croydon Council
Applications are invited from Quality Assured Road Marking Contractors who wish to tender for the above contract. more
(16 July 2003 14:43)

General building works - Manchester City Council
Applications are invited for suitably qualified sub-contractors to complete general building works based on a schedule of rates basis in void.... more
(16 July 2003 14:41)

Employers to mould apprentice schemes
Contractors now have no excuse not to improve and increase their apprenticeship schemes and address the skills crisis, according to education.... more
(16 July 2003 14:35)

MoD reveals prime contract requirements
The Ministry of Defence is today (Wednesday) holding an industry day for the construction industry, providing a briefing of the MoD’s requirements.... more
(16 July 2003 13:28)

Ballast pension puts buyers off
A major pension fund deficit is thought to have grounded interest in Ballast, the £250m-a-year UK construction business that has been on the market.... more
(16 July 2003 12:23)

Constructionline loses major client
The Housing Corporation will no longer recommend the government’s contractor pre-qual database Constructionline to its 2,000 members after labelling.... more
(16 July 2003 12:20)

BAA gives hesitant backing to Major Projects Agreement at T5
BAA gave the green light to the M&E Major Projects Agreement (MPA) this week on its flagship Terminal 5 scheme, providing the finer project specific.... more
(16 July 2003 12:16)

Campaign to abolish retentions finally lost
The government has decided that retentions will definitely not be scrapped following last week’s trade and industry select committee evidence.... more
(16 July 2003 12:13)

CPA urges chemical policy rethink
The Construction Products Association (CPA) has urged the European Commission for a rethink of the REACH system (registration, evaluation and.... more
(16 July 2003 11:01)

CJ Construction Industry Awards shortlist revealed
The shortlist is out for the Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards 2003. more
(16 July 2003 08:56)

Scottish Executive launches building regulations consultation
The Scottish Executive has launched a three-month public consultation exercise on its new building regulations following the introduction of the.... more
(14 July 2003 15:33)

Hospital maintenance levels on the decline, says minister
Maintenance standards are falling dangerously low across the country's hospitals, according to shadow health secretary for the Liberal Democrats Evan.... more
(14 July 2003 13:51)

Offshore wind farms get green light
The government has today (Monday) given the green light for the construction of enough offshore wind farms to power 15% of British homes. more
(14 July 2003 11:38)

Avonmouth bridge collapse inquest opens
An inquest into the Avonmouth Bridge collapse is due to open today (Monday) at the Guildhall in Bristol. more
(14 July 2003 11:16)

Private sector must get its cheque book out for Crossrail, says Darling
The private sector has been urged to get its "cheque book out" to help fund the London Crossrail project by transport secretary Alistair Darling. more
(14 July 2003 10:47)