Articles by Date : May 15 2006 - May 21 2006
Kajima named preferred bidder for Newcastle libraries PFI
Kajima has been named preferred bidder for the scaled-down £40.2m Newcastle libraries PFI scheme by Newcastle City Council. more
(19 May 2006 11:30)
Olympic delivery partner shortlist revealed
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has named the four-strong shortlist for the Olympic delivery partner role. more
(18 May 2006 15:00)
Constructing better health: occupational health in construction
Health and safety has become a mantra in the construction industry. And there has been plenty of action, with accident rates thankfully falling.... more
(18 May 2006 11:39)
Oxford University seeks further injunction against protestors
Oxford University is seeking another injuction against animal rights protestors after a rise in the number of threats and criminal damage at the site.... more
(18 May 2006 10:30)
Oakdene Homes doubles annual turnover
Oakdene Homes, the housebuilder based in the south of England, doubled its turnover last year to £43m. more
(18 May 2006 09:00)
Ayr Racecourse development gets go-ahead
Plans for the redevelopment of Ayr Racecourse have been given the go-ahead by the Scottish Executive a year after they were called in. more
(18 May 2006 09:00)
Dew Construction and Remediation in receivership
Dew Pitchmastic has put its Dew Construction and Dew Remediation subsidiaries into receivership. The two divisions employed 403 and 18 staff.... more
(17 May 2006 16:00)
Three contractors pitch for Scots PPP school
Three groups are set to pick up the tender paperwork for a massively delayed and rescoped PPP schools deal in Scotland. more
(17 May 2006 11:00)
Campaign launched to boost workers' health
Contract Journal this week launches a campaign focusing on the health of site staff. The aim of the series is to get the construction industry to see.... more
(17 May 2006 10:00)
Baggeridge Brick pre-tax profit drops to £340,000
Baggeridge, the UK’s fourth-largest brick manufacturer, has unveiled an interim pre-tax profit of £340,000, well down on the figure of £2.1m achieved.... more
(17 May 2006 10:00)
Corus out to prove steel is still best for barriers
Tough competition from the concrete sector has driven Corus back to the drawing board, after Highways Agency (HA) legislation permitted a concrete.... more
(17 May 2006 09:00)
Pay row fear as rate hits £18/hr
Sources fear more pay disputes at Wembley National Stadium and T5 after it emerged that Bristol-based electrical subcontractor TB Worrall is paying.... more
(17 May 2006 09:00)
Finning offers kit with particulate filter option
Finning has indicated that it can fit diesel particulate filters to most of its wheeled excavators, wheel loaders and other machines depending on.... more
(17 May 2006 09:00)
CECA: punish incompetents
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) wants incompetent workers to be stripped of their CSCS cards. more
(17 May 2006 08:20)
Majors vie for £1bn local councils deal
Twenty one contractors are chasing a £1bn regional framework contract to deliver building work for up to 74 local authorities across the South East. more
(17 May 2006 08:00)
Editor's comment: Healthy bodies equals healthy profit
The construction industry has unquestionably made great strides in its attempts to cut the horrific levels of serious accidents and deaths on site.... more
(17 May 2006 00:00)
Site Waste Management Plans Q&A
Site Waste Management Plans came into effect on 6 April 2008 . Check our guide to see if you understand how they work.
What are Site Waste.... more
(16 May 2006 16:50)
Equion wins Forth Valley PFI hospital deal
John Laing subsidiary Equion has won the £300m NHS Forth Valley PFI hospital deal. more
(16 May 2006 16:00)
£100m Barking Central regeneration gets green light
Barking Central, the first major regeneration project in the heart of Barking, has been given the green light by the London Thames Gateway.... more
(16 May 2006 15:30)
£20m mixed-use development gets go-ahead
The London Borough of Hackney has given the go-ahead for a £20m mixed-use regeneration of a derelict site fronting on to the River Lea. more
(16 May 2006 12:00)
Essential Website Maintenance
As part of our continued commitment to providing you with the best possible service, Contract Journal is carrying out essential maintenance on this.... more
(15 May 2006 12:50)
May Gurney aims to float on AIM
May Gurney has unveiled plans to float on the London Stock Exchange. After backing a management buy-out in 2001, the group’s main shareholders now.... more
(15 May 2006 09:00)
Speedy Hire acquires LCH Generators in £60m deal
Speedy Hire has acquired LCH Generators in a deal worth nearly £60m. more
(15 May 2006 09:00)