Articles by Date : November 15 1999 - November 21 1999

Lime - more than just green?
It is claimed that hydraulic lime mortar now has the workability of cement mortar, and is better for many applications. David Bennett.... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Claims between sub and main contractor
Geoff Brewer of Brewer Consulting examines claims for delay and disruption more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Tesco Haslemere - testing a modular method
Tesco is currently evaluating the outcome of its pilot scheme in Haslemere, Surrey to build a 2,576m2 store with associated roads and car parking.... more
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Evans Piling under new ownership A management buyout at Evans Piling has put the company under new ownership. Formerly part of SGB, the new.... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Industry plea 'bring back skill testing'
Contractors are calling for the return of a practical test on completion of a NVQ more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Natwest Bank retail transformation programme
With a 70-project programme and very little time to complete, Natwest took the partnering route with alacrity. A conventional procurement route.... more
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McDonalds Drive Thru - at Livingston... at speed
This was fast - seven days to dismantle and relocate a modular restaurant to a nearby site, while adding a modular bay to the restaurant seating.... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Two Builders die in Kosovo plane crash
A building supervisor from Winchester and a builder from Birmingham, working together for the Tearfund charity, both died when their plane crashed.... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Citex shortlisted for Defence Estates deal
Citex Prime Solutions has become the first consultant to win a place on the shortlist for prime contractors on a £30 million Defence Estates.... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Fighting talk from an industry achieving change
Lennox Lewis notwithstanding, there is one thing we Brits find difficult to embrace: a winner. We may be cheering our first undisputed heavyweight.... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Tilbury ditched in Thames Water list
MJ Gleeson keeps its place in alliance programme but Tilbury Douglas bid fails more
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Holzmann insolvent with debts of £800m
German contractor in plea talks with banks and creditors more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Clients told to pick contractors on merit not price
by Kathy Watson One of the country's leading facilitators has warned clients, contractors and their suppliers will need to make radical.... more
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Somerfield's construction work remains Supermarket chain Somerfield's £1 billion construction and refurbishment programme has escaped.... more
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Three in plant theft trial
Three men are on trial accused of stealing construction plant and equipment and being involved in a multi-million pound ring that shipped the.... more
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Say no to cowboy builders
Another move in the drive to rid the industry of cowboy builders was put in place last week with the publication of a contract covering domestic.... more
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Timely reminder
Tommy Walsh, the resident builder from BBC television's Ground Force series, is promoting the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) link.... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Rail maintenance awards
Railtrack has selected the first preferred bidders for rail maintenance contracts under its IMC 2000 contract structure. Jarvis Rail is.... more
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Race is on for Agency's A27 work
by James Atkinson Four contractors are lining up to bid for the Highways Agency's £15-20 million A27 Polegate bypass in East Sussex..... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Four go mad in Strathclyde
Four contractors are to divide £38 million-worth of maintenance work in the Strathclyde area for West of Scotland Water Authority. Amec.... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Subcontractors race to sign CISforms
Exclusive by Tim Wood A sudden surge in the number of subcontractors signing up to the new Construction Industry Scheme has allayed fears.... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Government extends radon danger zones
by Graham Ridout The Government has extended the danger zones for areas affected by the deadly radioactive gas radon. As a result of work.... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

West Coast gets £170m overhaul
Carillion/WS Atkins and Balfour Beatty/ GTRM/Atkins win West Coast rail work more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

SKM plans to grow from 2,200 to 7,000 employees
Sinclair Knight Merz, Australia's largest consulting firm, plans to lift its staff numbers in the UK to 1,000. It currently employs 100 staff in.... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Connaught turnover goes beyond £50 million target
Connaught, the refurbishment contractor, has pushed its turnover beyond £50 million for the first time, with its fit-out division achieving a.... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Record operating margin of 32%
Retirement homes builder McCarthy & Stone operating margins double normal more
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Benson doubles size
Construction group Benson has more than doubled its turnover to £33 million in the past 12 months following a management buy-in last summer. .... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Brown rethink to save 10,000 jobs
Assurance sought over Government plans for aggregates tax and energy levy more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Firm offer for Fermec
Terex to sell Matbro handlers following purchase of its parent company more
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Schemes launched to rid industry of cowboys
by Tim Wood The Heating and Ventilating Contractors Association has launched a Guaranteed Installer scheme in an attempt to rid the.... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Hughes praises Act for its part in reducing supplier/client conflicts
by Tim Wood Construction minister Beverley Hughes has praised the Construction Act for the positive part it has played in reducing the.... more
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Matbro's back - with tool carriers
Exclusive by Keren Sall Matbro has announced it will be releasing a new range of handlers into the marketplace from its Tetbury,.... more
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The great productivity race
Increasing productivity in construction is driving the procurement policies of many major clients. And if contractors throughout the supply.... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

MP asked to investigate industry tax avoidance
Unions call on MP to investigate tax loopholes under new CIS rules more
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Subcontract form 'not acceptable'
by John d'Arcy A proposed new GC Works subcontract form "does not conform with the Government's ideals of a best practice client",.... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Union reaches out to black workers
Ucatt is encouraging workers from ethnic minorities to attend seminar more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

New best practice module urges companies to change
by Tim Wood A construction module designed to raise awareness for small- and medium-sized companies about the benefits of change within.... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Aggreko buys up L&S
Aggreko has extended its North American business through the acquisition of L&S Industries of Baltimore, USA - a generator rental and service.... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

CPA wants crane 'history' recorded
Plant hirers' body demands detailed information on machines be provided more
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Crushing news for Case kit
Case has unveiled a new range of demolition tools. They include 11 hydraulic hammers and two crushers and pulverisers. The Case hammer range is.... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Hewden re-jigs sales force
Hewden Hire Centres, the tool hire arm of Hewden-Stuart, has announced wide ranging changes which it claims will bring its sales force closer to.... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)

Nozzle roll out for wet rollers
Benford has been working with specialist manufacturer of precision nozzles and spray systems Lechler, to come up with a consistent method of.... more
(17 November 1999 00:00)