Articles by Date : May 15 2000 - May 21 2000
Value added tax in pricing
Geoff Brewer of Brewer Consulting considers the issue of Value added tax more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Concern over climate levy - African and Balkan work beckons
Industry concerned that Government proposals will damage competitiveness more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Briefs: Page 2
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(17 May 2000 00:00)
JCB attacks dumptruck market again - HE Services Liverpool branch destroyed by fire
Intermat is platform for ADT relaunch as new markets are sought by JCB more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Women face few industry prospects
by Tim Wood
Women are discouraged from pursuing a career in construction
because of the lack of opportunities once they leave.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
'A certain style' sought for Bridlington marina
Over 30 firms have expressed interest in a £60m redevelopment
of Bridlington marina and harbour in Yorkshire. East Riding of
Yorkshire Council.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
The pleasures of going Dutch
When HBG and Boskalis announced their merger on Monday, their press
release contained a pleasant surprise. Normally people are reduced
to numbers.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
HBG merger
Dutch-based contractors HBG and Royal Boskalis Westminster have
agreed to merge thereby creating a super group with a turnover of
£3.5bn and.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Treasury denies rift over prime contract - Treasury denies rift over prime contract
New contract will be offered as alternative to controversial Defence Estates' contract more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Bovis Lend Lease denies £10m dispute
by Kathy Watson
Bovis Lend Lease is rumoured to be involved in a £10m dispute
over the fit-out of prestige offices in Spitalfields.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Consortium closes £432m hospital deal
Financial close has been reached on south Wales's £432m
private finance initiative hospital scheme at Baglan Moor.
The four members of.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
PFI contracts given 'best value' approval - Consortium closes £432m hospital deal - Four social housing schemes go-ahead - Small firm hits out at CITB levies - Supply chain plans speed up - Bovis Lend Lease wins £780m Spanish deal
Consultation document gives vote of confidence to local authority PFIs more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Back bites - The week in quotes - What is the state of the roads in your area?
Wooden you believe it
Kiddie's telly hero Bob the Builder has followed in the footsteps
of that other well known children's favourite Postman.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Four social housing schemes go-ahead
by Carol Millett
Another four private finance initiative social housing pathfinder
schemes have been given the go-ahead by the Treasury's.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
PFI contracts given 'best value' approval
Consultation document gives vote of confidence to local authority PFIs more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Small firm hits out at CITB levies
Exclusive by Glenda Thisdell
A Kent road-surfacing firm is bitterly protesting over having to
pay more than £2,000 in levies to the.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Task force wants £670m for regeneration
Lord Rogers' Urban Task Force is calling on Government to spend up
to £670m to help promote urban renaissance. The package of
measures has.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
High-tech solution to repair bashed bridges
The severe disruption caused by bridge bashing could be on the way
out, courtesy of a new technique being trialled by the Highways
Agency.
The.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
HBGset to sue after stone coving collapse
HBG Kyle Stewart is suing Andre Vrona, trading as Ketton
Architectural Stone and Masonry, for damages of £96,000 and
interest and costs for.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
David James quits WS Atkins board
WS Atkins has parted company with its deputy chief executive David
James. In a statement to the Stock Exchange last week, Atkins said
that James.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Tax hits smaller firms
Trade survey reveals that tax is affecting small- and medium-sized firms recruit more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
New figures spell road rage
Roads body and Tory Party attack Government over 'Standstill Britain' more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
43-day payment record
Fitzpatrick improved performance from profitability of jvs and 'more efficiency' more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Construction ' back in comfortable rut'
The construction industry is "back into a comfortable rut" said
Alfred McAlpine chief executive Oliver Whitehead this week. "The
outlook is okay.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Final offers for Mersey schools' project
Liverpool City Council has, this week (15 May), asked two firms to
submit best and final offers for its £46m grouped schools'
private finance.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Public procurement made easier
European Union procedures governing the award of contracts via
public procurement are to be simplified. They are also to be made
more accessible,.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Motherwell set to sue two Swiss firms
Motherwell Bridge Construction has launched a High Court action to
recover nearly £5m the firm claims it is owed for a project in
Erith, Kent..... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Three will have their day in court
Three contractors shortlisted for £15m, 25-year Anglian Courts Service project more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Highways Agency recruits new chief
Tim Matthews has been appointed as the new chief executive of the
Highways Agency. Matthews, 48, is currently chief executive of
Guy's & St.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Companies flout LPCB certification
The body that certifies fire and security products is taking action
against a handful of manufacturers that are making false or
misleading claims.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Would your MD use the site loo?
by John d'Arcy
Would your managing director be happy to use your site toilet
facilities? Would you bring him to eat in the site canteen?.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Alert over prime contracting aims
Prime contracting could distort thesupply chain says builders' federation more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Amey orderbook at £2bn
Further growth in first quarter of 2000, with new orders worth £140m in April more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Cluster plans are praised
Housebuilders back Prescott's 'forward thinking' on sustainable developments more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Supply chain plans speed up
Exclusive by Kathy Watson
NHS Estates is speeding up its plans to introduce supply chain
management into its £3bn a year procurement.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Kvaerner breaks the 3% margin barrier
Kvaerner Construction has broken through the 3% margin barrier. The
group's latest quarterly results, published last week, showed a
profit before.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Fast take offs, soft landings
Despite a tight construction programme, Heery International has nearly doubled the size of Edinburgh International Airport's terminal building..... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
More than just hot airÉ
The Government says it wants the private sector to embrace sustainable development and construction. But what does 'sustainable' mean in this.... more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Employers set to step up pay offer
Pressured contractors set to improve on 2.5% basic pay rise offer this year more
(17 May 2000 00:00)
Work winners this week
Contracts Hotline is your at-a-glance digest of the latest contract awards around the UK. Data supplied by ABI Building Data. more
(17 May 2000 00:00)