Articles by Date : June 19 2006 - June 25 2006

HSE inspectors declare 17 Northern sites unsafe in spotchecks
Work was stopped on 17 sites last week after HSE inspectors declared them unsafe in spotchecks in the Grimsby and Cleethorpes area. The inspections.... more
(23 June 2006 17:01)

Michelin launches XMCL tyre
Michelin has unveiled its XMCL tyre for compact construction machinery, which is expected to last 46% longer and offer 10% more resistance to.... more
(23 June 2006 15:41)

Gaz makes bid for LDV Vans
Russia’s second-biggest car company Gaz is in preliminary discussions to acquire Birmingham-based LDV Group from its owner, private equity firm Sun.... more
(23 June 2006 12:32)

Crispin & Borst win £6.7 million HMP Feltham contract
Crispin & Borst, part of VINCI PLC, has won a £6.7 million contract for work on HMP Feltham in Middlesex. more
(22 June 2006 13:25)

Shepley Engineers celebrate reportable injury free year
Specialist contractor Shepley Engineers has achieved a full year without any RIDDOR reportable injuries. more
(22 June 2006 13:09)

Atkins has pension fund deficit of £300m
Atkins has a £300m deficit in its pension fund, the latest figure representing an increase of £26m over the position 12 months ago. more
(22 June 2006 10:00)

Crest Nicholson makes £39m interim pre-tax profit
The housing market in the first half of 2006 has been stronger than in the same period of last year, said Crest Nicholson's chief executive Stephen.... more
(22 June 2006 09:00)

79% of building sites have web access, survey claims
Web access is increasingly common on building sites according to research published in the latest Barbour Report. The report claims that 79% of sites.... more
(21 June 2006 18:05)

Sunderland school children visit mock construction site
Sunderland school children will be able to visit a mock construction site throughout this fortnight as part of an annual accident-prevention.... more
(21 June 2006 16:44)

South West summit to explore ways to reduce asbestos-related illness
Holders of licences for working with asbestos in the South West and Wales have been invited to a special summit on 23 June to explore ways to further.... more
(21 June 2006 16:12)

‘Don’t panic’: industry can cope with Olympics work
The Construction Products Association has hit back at claims that the industry will face significant construction cost inflation, resource issues and.... more
(21 June 2006 14:00)

Case replaces CRMS Group with two new dealers
Case is to appoint two new dealers in the South West, following an announcement from KPMG Restructuring that the beleaguered CRMS Group has stopped.... more
(21 June 2006 13:00)

Essex PFI bidders demand bid costs
Amec and Innisfree are demanding the return of £10m in bid costs following the Department of Health’s (DH) decision to scrap the £167m Colchester.... more
(21 June 2006 12:00)

Credit checks or bad debts?
In the UK the number of companies going into liquidation is rising, leaving a trail of bad debts that are never paid. Contract Journal has teamed up.... more
(21 June 2006 10:45)

Editor's comment: Who has time for holidays?
For many people, particularly in a deadline-driven industry such as construction, the very thought of being able to leave what they are doing and.... more
(21 June 2006 10:10)

Kajima racks up £84m loss in UK construction
Kajima’s UK construction division has dived even further into the red. Latest financial results for 2005 show a pre-tax loss of £84m, adding to the.... more
(21 June 2006 10:00)

Public housing set for contentious e-auctions
A £1bn commodities framework which aims to use the controversial method of reverse e-auctions to slash the cost of materials for public sector.... more
(21 June 2006 09:00)

JCB plans to break into EU demolition market
JCB is to use it new 21m JS330 HRD high-reach demolition rig with modular boom to spearhead a push into the European demolition equipment market. more
(21 June 2006 09:00)

Exceptional £65m charges knock Amec’s share price
Amec’s share price dived by 10% last week on the day following the group’s announcement of two items of bad news. more
(21 June 2006 09:00)

New road to make highway rubbery
The UK could be on the cusp of a revolution in road and light-rail construction if a trial of a rubberised road surface made from recycled tyres.... more
(21 June 2006 09:00)

HSE consultation into workplace transport safety proposals
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is inviting industry comments through consultation into a proposed ‘route map’ for workplace transport safety. more
(20 June 2006 17:18)

Tropus to project manage £180m Barnsley Markets project
Project management consultancy Tropus has been appointed to manage the £180m redevelopment of Barnsley Markets in Yorkshire. more
(20 June 2006 15:47)

Crossrail quantity surveyors appointed
Cross London Rail Links, the organiser of the £10bn Crossrail scheme, has brought in quantity surveying consultants E C Harris and a joint venture of.... more
(20 June 2006 14:00)

£30m regeneration allocation announced for Wales
Projects which form part of a £500m regeneration programme for the Heads of the Valley in Wales have been announced. more
(20 June 2006 12:40)

Manchester and Salford housing renewal pathfinder to receive £106m
Manchester and Salford's pathfinder housing market renewal programme is to receive a further £106 million in funds. The announcement was made today.... more
(20 June 2006 12:27)

TrustMark appoints new board director
TrustMark has appointed Steve Hodgson, Technical Services Manager for the British Wood Preserving and Damp-proofing Association as a board director. more
(20 June 2006 10:46)

HSE backs Child Safety Week with advice to construction firms
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has taken the opportunity presented by Child Safety Week, 19-25 June, to remind the construction industry of.... more
(19 June 2006 17:51)

Pitch laying at Wembley completed
Laying of the new pitch at Wembley Stadium has been completed. The turf was grown at a secret location in the north of England and delivered to the.... more
(19 June 2006 15:32)

Conservative Party plans to build new prisons
A massive prison building programme could be launched if the Tories gain power at the next election. The expansion would cost around £15bn but the.... more
(19 June 2006 14:52)

Atkins appointed to undertake Glasgow Subway study
Atkins' Transport Planning team has been appointed to study possible options for the future of the Glasgow Subway system. more
(19 June 2006 13:00)

All Change for the Contaminated Land Regime
In the third of her articles focusing on the Contaminated Land Regime, Anna Rabin, Head of Construction at law firm Jeffrey Green Russell, looks at.... more
(19 June 2006 12:43)

CBE for Bovis Lend Lease chairman in Queen's Birthday Honours
John Edward Spanswick, chairman of Bovis Lend Lease, was awarded a CBE for services to health and safety and the construction industry in the Queen’s.... more
(19 June 2006 12:24)