Articles by Date : February 18 2002 - February 24 2002

Morgan Sindall to focus on organic growth
Morgan Sindall's annual turnover reached £900m last year as a result of its string of acquisitions. By the end of 2002 the group will be a.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

A question of finance
Construction banking specialist Bank of Ireland answers your financial questions more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Talking heads
So, Jo Moore has finally been spun out of office. Would you ever try to 'bury' bad news? more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

NEWSBRIEF
TAX funding for crossrail project The CrossRail project could be funded by a tax on property along the route, a move that would find favour.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Flood defences need £200m injection to 'get up to scratch'
Up to £200m per year needs to be spent to get the country's flood defences up to scratch, the Environment Agency (EA) has claimed. This.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Constructionline wakes up, at last
In December, Contract Journal asked 'construction minister' Brian Wilson what he planned to do about the failure of Constructionline. He looked.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

CECAseeks government support to improve skills
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) has called upon the government to provide "support and input" in improving skills resources to.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

NEWSBRIEF
lovell and guiness trust team up Lovell Partnerships has got the key to a £40m deal aimed at regenerating the Leaside area of Bow, east.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Energy review unclear for contractors
The government's Energy Review, launched last week, has no clear implications for contractors. Energy minister Brian Wilson, who chaired the.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Stenoak wins A6 deal
Stenoak has clinched its biggest-ever new road construction contract to take the Rushden-Higham Ferrers bypass on the A6. Stenoak turned in a.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Constructionline gets tough on duplicators
But problem councils are let off as Best Value five-year reviews are scrapped more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Sexist advertising is like 'kiosk cards'
Sexism in the construction industry is once again on the agenda after Hills Mechanical & Electrical tackled the issue in a website discussion.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Low Birse bid stuns A6 rivals
Company puts bypass victory down to investment and an innovative solution more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

£27m loss on two jvs for Skanska
by John Leitch Skanska has taken a £27m hit to cover losses on two major UK jv projects - the Great Western Royal Hotel in.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

EC threat to PFI deals halted
by Ross Pearman Contractors can breathe a sigh of relief after the Construction Confederation (CC) successfully secured the retention of.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Oldies really are golden
by Laura Hailstone Contractors are expressing a preference for older workers instead of young tradesmen, according to MBC Services, a.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Switch on to effective marketing
Marketing is not a discipline close to contractors' hearts, but it should be, says Glenda Thisdell, as it pays dividends. more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Duo awaits DLR extension plans
The two groups vying for a £115m-plus deal to extend the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) to London City Airport should finally know their fate.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Barnet draws up shortlist
Three housing associations have plans for £200m regeneration of Grahame Park more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Two vie for St George's hotel work
Two firms are left in the race for the latest phase of a £200m mixed development in west London. Insiders say that Multiplex and Shepherd.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

HSC unable to reduce transport accidentsÉ
HSC calls for industry input but TGWU wants action against bogus operators more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Transco to update lists
Transco is inviting contractors to apply for inclusion on a qualified vendors database for high-pressure gas pipeline work worth about £700m a.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

ERP is 'damaging industry'
Expensive e-business software solutions fail to deliver, warns project consultant more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Victory for asbestos victims
Government minister Stephen Byers said he is extending the compensation scheme for sufferers of respiratory industrial diseases to cover.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

DBF revamp offers more
Members tell Design Build Foundation they want influential pan-industry body more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Major Contractors Group rejects Collier Plant Hire for not holding current CTA card
Collier Plant Hire, near York, is the latest company to have operators refused entry to a Major Contractors Group member's site because they do not.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

CITB voices concerns at poor training
Hugh Try, outgoing chairman of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), is writing to government ministers to express concern over the.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Telescopelle seeks UK distributors
Telescopelle, the French manufacturer of an innovative multi-purpose construction machine that combines a 360û excavator with a wheeled.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Niftylift launches two van mounts
Niftylift, the British manufacturer of trailer-mounted and self-propelled access platforms, has launched two new models of van mounts. Both.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Red tape threatens pensions
Industry pension scheme hampered by incorrectly completed applications more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Mascus adds to website
Mascus has added to its range of on-line facilities aimed at purchasers of construction equipment with the launch of a service enabling customers.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

FuelGuard to stop thieves stealing fuel
FuelGuard is a new device that sets off an alarm if fuel is being stolen from a machine. The basis of the system is an electronic device that sits.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Report shows equipment sales fall
Last year the construction equipment market in Western Europe fell by 5.1%, but was still the second highest on record, according to figures from.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

CPA warns of safety blitz
HSE is clamping down on cranes used on sites, CPAwarns members of visits more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Save our skills, say scaffolders
European legislation could undermine skill levels and reduce safety standards more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Adjudication can be bypassed but debtor retains right to refer
Sir, I read Geoff Brewer's piece on statutory demands (CJ 30 January), which mentioned the case of William and David Oakley -v-.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Health debate goes on
Company directors need to support action for health and safety targets more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Brighton rocks
The Brighton Dome concert hall started life as a stable in the early 19th century. So refurbishing the venue and installing modern theatre.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Forum safety plans get boost from CBPP support
by Tim Wood Plans by the Strategic Forum to spread the messages of team integration and client influence and to improve people and.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Back bites
New or no build? The news that Archigram has been awarded the Royal Gold Medal for Architecture was greeted with a few raised eyebrows in.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Coventry scales back stadium plan
Coventry City Football Club is expected to announce a preferred bidder for its new £70m stadium complex next month. The club has had to.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Primed and ready for action
The Ministry of Defence's prime contracting initiative was trumpeted as a breakthrough for producing buildings for the armed forces. But prime.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Balfour on the right road
The new year got off to a good start with almost £1.5bn-worth of new contracts awarded in January. Private commercial was the strongest.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Work winners this week
Who's winning the work?Contracts Hotline is your at-a-glance digest of the latest contract awards around the UK. Data supplied by ABI Building.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)

Geoff Brewer considers limitation periods in damage claims
As a matter of public policy, statute provides certain limitations of time within which claims for damages must be brought. Where the action is.... more
(20 February 2002 00:00)