Articles by Date : July 16 2001 - July 22 2001
Working within the frame
Many contractors aspire to winning long-term framework deals with clients as they generally offer the attractions of better margins and a.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Talking heads
What's wrong with British sport? Are we a nation of losers? more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Tenders out for £40m east London housing
Contractors and developers are being invited to prequalify for a
mould-breaking housing redevelopment deal in east London, valued.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
NFB fears long-term damage after collapse of Independent Insurance
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has called for a public
enquiry into the collapse of Independent Insurance.
According to Creditors of.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
NEWSBRIEF
£7m government input for industry research
The government has given £7m to the construction industry to
be used on innovation and.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Council attacks Amey's Scots road maintenance
Exclusive by Glenda Thisdell
A Scottish local authority has attacked the performance of a
private contractor which now maintains roads.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Leading groups support Kiley's view on Tube
by Carol Millett
As pressure mounts on London Transport chairman Bob Kiley to resign
from his position as chief negotiator on the Tube's.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Industry set to beat the recession
Increased public spending on infrastructure and new housing has
ensured that the building and construction sector is holding its
own against a.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Complaints about tender process
It would be hugely tempting to say "we told you so" to the Scottish
Executive. But it would also be a little premature.
In January, Contract.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
BCSA to finance 'pay when certified' test case
by James Atkinson
The British Constructional Steelwork Association (BCSA) is to help
finance a test case on the issue of 'pay when.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Laing sale to go ahead after pension delays
Laing employees wary of O'Rourke deal, but initial doubts replaced by optimism more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
NEWSBRIEF
HGB passes stage-one school test
HBG is understood to have chalked up a stage-one victory on a
£15m deal to build a new school in Hull..... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
10-year transport plan faces failure
Confederation of British Industry warns that government plan is not progressing more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Back bites
Money talks
Millionaire Nicholas van Hoogstraten has been fined £15,000
for blocking a footpath on his High Cross estate near.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Backlog of NHS Estates projects may be unlocked
by Glenda Thisdell
The part privatisation of NHS Estates' £400m surplus property
portfolio may unlock a backlog of building projects.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Minister pulls out of two industry meetings
New construction minister Brian Wilson had to cancel CITB and CC meetings more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
HSE asbestos costs to match industry saving
The £6bn cost to UK industry of meeting the Health &
Safety Executive's (HSE) new asbestos regulations (CJ 11 July) over
the next 49 years.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
RMC boss makes aggregates pledge
There will be little further rationalisation of the UK aggregates
industry, RMC chief executive Stuart Walker claimed this week.
"Consolidation.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Electrical assessment scheme launched
A new scheme providing a single set of criteria for the regular
technical assessment of electrical contractors was launched last
week.
The aim.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
CECA calls for urgent meeting with transport secretary
by Brian Warner
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) is to ask for
an urgent meeting with transport secretary Stephen.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Duo in battle for gas pipeline work
The heat is on for two contractors vying for £26m-worth of gas
pipeline work in the south east.
Transco has pared the list of contenders.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
MCG moves to revolutionise site culture
The Major Contractors Group (MCG) has appointed an implementation
manager to head up its plans to revolutionise site culture in the
construction.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Taylor improves tracked dumper
Taylor Construction Plant (TCP) has redesigned its walk-behind
tracked dumper with a high-lift capacity, increased durability and
new engines. The.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Direct employment set for Terminal Five
"No room for manouevre - agencies will not be welcome," says UCATT' s Brumwell more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Sale of Laing housing would ease £390m debt
John Laing Group's most likely solution to its soaring debts,
expected to reach £390m by the end of the year, is the sale of
its profitable.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Five vie for HA job
HAreveals shortlist for £24m Wadesmill bypass two months later than expected more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Amec and Osborne aim for £27.7m school of medicine project shortlist
by Brian Warner
Amec and Geoffrey Osborne are among the firms trying to make the
shortlist for one of the few major hospital deals not to go.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Housebuilders get training aid
A new training consultancy service for housebuilders is being
launched by the National House-Building Council (NHBC). It aims to
help housebuilding.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Fewer than one-in-ten fatalities get death benefit
by John d'Arcy
Latest statistics from the B&CE benefits company indicate the
building and civil engineering industry's death benefit.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
No client litigation, claims YJL
Good communication means total absence of adjudication more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Gleeson awarded £35m Sheffield development job
by Glenda Thisdell
MJ Gleeson's northern construction division has secured a
large-scale mixed residential and retail development in.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Birse Logistics wins £16m job
Birse Logistics Solutions has clinched a £16m deal to build a
warehouse production unit at Fort Dunlop, Birmingham.
The contract, awarded.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Memorial date set for Mr JCB
A memorial service is to be held for Joseph Cyril Bamford on 23
October at the Brompton Oratory in London.
The service will be held on the.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Hire growth set to be patchy this year
Plant hire will grow by just 1% in 2001, according to Plimsoll
Publishing. The company analysed 1,000 plant hire companies in the
UK and predicts.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Grundoburst beats open cut method
TT UK's 80t Grundoburst 800G pipe bursting system replaced 400m of
4" cast iron water main with a 250mm PE pipe in two days - this
compares with at.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Integration for Alimak and Hek
Intervect is integrating the individual sales operations of Alimak
and HEK International Group into a single entity within each
country.
.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
CITB levy is questioned
Independent disputes payment of the CITB's training course levy more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Liftlux buys TKD booms
Liftlux Potain has announced the purchase, for an undisclosed
amount, of TKD, the German manufacturer of telescopic booms based
in Kronau near.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
HSC web link denied
HSC boss says high priority is given to preventing asbestos exposure but no business links with AsbestosRegister.com more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Results of survey mirror those of ACE
Sir,
The results of the Grant Thornton/CJ construction industry survey
(CJ 31 May), which revealed a serious skills shortage, mirror those
of.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Disappointment was over date
Sir,
It's an occupational hazard to be misquoted by the media. I was
rather concerned, however, that remarks attributed to me on your
front.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Carillion speeds down the road
Infrastructure worked proved to be the most lucrative sector in June, though the spoils were only shared by a few. James Atkinson reports. more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Zara's moving on up
Zara Lamont, director of the Construction Best Practice Programme, is moving on to head up the Confederation of Construction Clients. James.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Industry giants sound warning
Sir Martin Laing and Sir Frank Lampl complain that the construction industry is changing much too slowly more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
NIG policy clause leaves self-employed 'uncovered'
by Brian Warner
Smaller builders could be living in a fool's paradise if they think
their insurance polices cover them for accidents to.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
CIS victim to sue IR
Insolvency fears drive contractor to take legal action over CIS more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
National Space Centre up and running thanks to co-operation
Sir,
The article carried on page 2 of the 27 June issue of CJ quoted
comments on our performance on the National Space Centre project.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Engineering the future
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(18 July 2001 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
(18 July 2001 00:00)
Geoff Brewer of Brewer Consulting considers the legal implications of concurrent delays
Establishing whether a contractor is entitled to an extension of
time inevitably causes difficulty, particularly when there are two
competing.... more
(18 July 2001 00:00)