Articles by Date : May 19 1997 - May 25 1997
Ssangyong's new Korando
Ssangyong is set to launch a Jeep-like recreational/utility
vehicle. Called the Korando, the car will be sold in both 2.9 litre
diesel and 2.3.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Who is liable for economic loss?
Geoff Brewer of Brewer Consulting considers a case dealing with economic loss more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Small companies may be reluctant to take action for fear of losing work - Unease over late payment penalty
The new Government's plans to penalise late payment throughout the
business community as a whole has caused unease within the
construction.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
New support for MAN F2000 units
German truck maker MAN has launched an all-encompassing contract
maintenance programme for its recently introduced F2000 tractor
units.
.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Ford chops van prices
Ford has chopped prices of its big selling Transit van and
introduced a round of improvements.
It has also cut back on the model range,.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
New safety law for UK
Leading construction directors could be in the dock under
Government plans to introduce a new corporate manslaughter
offence.
The new law will.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Government gets tough on price fixing
Construction firms suspected of involvement in price-fixing cartels
will come under unprecedented scrutiny when the Office of Fair
Trading is given.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
NHF issues social housing plan
The National Housing Federation has issued a 10-point plan aimed at
boosting the depressed social housing sector.
The NHF wants Government to.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Eleven JLE sparks win reinstatement
M&ESpecialist Drake & Scull has reinstated 11 electricians
it recently made redundant on the Jubilee Line construction site at
Greenwich. .... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Injured workers on German sites "left for dead by roadside" - Site deaths outrage
About 150 foreign construction workers seriously injured on sites
in Germany were dumped by the side of roads and left for dead last
year.
.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Receipts release may create 13,000 construction jobs
The Government's plan to allow the phased release of up to œ5
billion of capital receipts from the sale of council houses will
provide a.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Millennium Tower downsized
Kvaerner has abandoned its plans for the Millennium Tower in favour
of a smaller skyscraper, just days before its planning application
with the.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
NEWSBRIEF
steel prices rise 4 per cent
British Steel has announced that UK prices for structural steel
sections will rise by œ15 per tonne from 29.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Jarvis looks for rail jv
Jarvis is in exclusive discussions with rail track renewal company
Relayfast regarding the possible formation of a joint venture
company.
The.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
œ615m Turkish project to create world's second longest suspension bridge - Kvaerner named for Izmit bridge
The Kvaerner-led Anglo Japanese Turkish Consortium (AJTC) has been
appointed preferred bidder for a œ615 million privately
financed Izmit Bay.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Kvaerner's M&E subsidiary buys Andrews Weatherfoil
Kvaerner Rashleigh Phipps, the M&E subsidiary of the Kvaerner
Construction Group, has bought Andrews Weatherfoil, the
medium-sized M&E.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
MoD deal worth œ26m for Amey
Amey Facilities Management has won a œ26 million contract to
manage the maintenance of the MoD Shropshire and Donnington
Group.
The 42.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
œ27m Newbury college PFI race
Newbury College has unveiled its plans for a new campus, variously
estimated at between œ15-27 million, to be built under the
PFI.
The.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Raine Chairman to be paid œ400,000 once McAlpine takeover goes through - Barber gets pay-off
Roy Barber, chairman of Raine, will be paid a one-off fee of
œ400,000 once the agreed œ44 million bid by fellow
contractor Alfred.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Millennium project gets œ40m boost
Portsmouth's œ86 million Millennium project received a major
boost this week following the signing of an agreement on Monday
with the.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Kvaerner backs down in M5 row - 45 reinstated as tea-break dispute costs œ50m and brings big delays
Kvaerner has backed down in its dispute with the 45 employees
sacked six weeks ago in a dispute over a 10-minute teabreak, a move
that halted work.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Finning becomes new JLG dealer in strategic move
Finning Aerial Access, a division of Finning Materials Handling, is
the new dealer for JLG Industries' range of aerial access equipment
in Wales.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Bristol Harbourside scheme comes down to final four
Four developers have been shortlisted for the Bristol Harbourside
regeneration programme. The shortlist comprises: British Land/Crest
Nicholson;.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
œ150m (Mc) Alpine ski resort for Croydon
A œ150 million alpine leisure centre is to be built in
Croydon, South London.
The "Snowdome" scheme is being developed by Caterham.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
SGB set to float at œ130m in June - Mowlem's UK and international scaffolding arm set for independence
SGB, the scaffolding division of John Mowlem is expected to be
valued at œ130 million when it is floated next month.
The flotation is.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Homage to Metalogenia - Catalan foundry claims its bucket teeth technology is world beater
The Costa Brava usually brings to mind sun, sea, sand and sangria.
From this it is a quantum leap to bucket teeth.
Yet just outside Barcelona.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Brunswick is buoyant
In response to what it describes as a "strong upturn in the
construction industry", Cardiff-based Brunswick Holdings has
decided to reinvest in its.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
PLANTBRIEF
Hewden acquires A&J
Hewden Stuart has acquired the business and assets of A&JCrane
Hire, Nottingham, for an undisclosed sum. The.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
A320 plan abandoned
Surrey County Council last week abandoned their plans to widen the
A320 near Guildford amid funding cut backs and subterranean
protests.
The.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Offensive on road repairs - ARC plans two-pronged attack on Labour to increase maintenance spending
ARC Southern is to lobby the new Government to spend more on road
maintenance. And it is planning to reconfigure its plant at the 8
million tonne.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Myers' departure leaves Tarmac œ548,000 lighter
Tarmac is coughing up œ548,000 for Barry Myers' brief period
as executive director of its construction arm.
Myers left Tarmac after just.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Council looks out for new home buyers - NHBC's latest figures show 11 per cent increase in completion of deals
The National House Building Council this week launched its latest
measures aimed at increasing insurance and regulatory protection
for new home.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Westbury defends sales slowdown as land price fears grow
Westbury, the UK's eighth-largest housebuilder, is deliberately
using house price rises to slow sales in booming areas because of
worries about.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Delays and rising prices hit supplies
A story of rising prices and increasing delays on delivery is
emerging in the area of brick and block supplies as the housing
market takes off.
.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Treat road network like public utility urges business think-tank - 12p-a-mile road charges shock
A radical new approach to road transport that would see traffic
jams cut while ensuring no more situations similar to the one at
Twyford Downs has.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
The top 15 contractors in April, region by region (œm) - Laing tops with œ45m light rail work
Laing has moved into first place in this month's new orders league. Meanwhile Bovis remains clear at the top of the 12-month rolling totalsJames.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Midas turns partnering arrangements into gold
More than half of the œ18 million-a-year spend on materials by
Midas, the Devon-based construction group, is now made through
partnerships.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
30-strong project management team brings telecoms expertise to Mott - Mott snaps up Sterling - Mott adopts new structure
Mott Management employs a total of 90 staff. Its structure has been
reshaped into three divisions which are:
lSterling Management
l Rail.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Approval for new deal-making power
The Construction Confederation has welcomed the Government plans
for deal-making powers for NHS Trusts and investment in training
and school.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Supply decision expected soon
A consortium of major retailers headed by J Sainsbury plans within
weeks to decide if it will act as one body to negotiate cheaper
supplies of.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)
Knocking on the rail club door
Ove Arup & Partners plans to take a bigger slice of the rail consultancy market. Patrick Reynolds discusses the firm's plans for market.... more
(21 May 1997 00:00)