Articles by Date : August 19 2002 - August 25 2002

Bovis Lend Lease profits shoot up to £44m
Bovis Lend Lease (BLL) has produced a profit after tax of £44m, a third higher than last year. more
(23 August 2002 14:54)

Bardon Aggregates gets first Sennebogen 640R dragline
The first Sennebogen 640R dragline in the UK has been delivered to Bardon Aggregates, (part of Aggregate Industries) wet dig sand and gravel quarry.... more
(23 August 2002 14:45)

HSE forms steering group to tackle insurance crisis
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is forming a steering group to discuss whether companies with good safety standards should receive a discount.... more
(23 August 2002 12:23)

Jarvis shares hit by arrest of non-executive chairman
Shares in Jarvis took a slide yesterday (Thursday) as news broke that the company’s non-executive chairman had been arrested on suspicion of an.... more
(23 August 2002 11:49)

Britain at risk through leaky flood policies, warns RICS
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has warned that many parts of Britain could suffer loss of life and destruction in floods similar.... more
(23 August 2002 10:31)

Recycled construction products wanted
The Building Research Establishment (BRE) is hosting a major new initiative from the Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) to encourage the use.... more
(23 August 2002 09:43)

DEFRA approves two coastal defence schemes
Two coastal defence schemes in Sussex have been awarded a total of £13m in government grant aid today (Thursday) by the Department for Environment,.... more
(22 August 2002 16:44)

ICE appoints first female director
The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) has appointed Anne Moir as its first ever female director. more
(22 August 2002 16:37)

Keller profits leap by 41%
Keller, a worldwide provider of foundation services, has today (Thursday) revealed its optimism for the future after a 41% rise in half-year pre-tax.... more
(22 August 2002 15:39)

Hatfield derailment recommendations released
The Health & Safety Commission (HSC) has today (Thursday) published recommendations prepared by the independent Investigation Board into the Hatfield.... more
(22 August 2002 12:36)

Government accused of planning injustices
A government decision not to change planning rules that allow uncontrolled activities in the countryside regardless of local concerns or problems.... more
(22 August 2002 12:07)

Norwich Union to reward safe site workers
Norwich Union is backing small and medium sized contractors (SMEs) with policy discounts and a safety initiative to help combat construction site.... more
(22 August 2002 12:06)

Housing Forum to launch Benchmarking Club
The Housing Forum's Benchmarking Club, seen as an essential tool for continious improvement, will be launched on 4 September. more
(22 August 2002 09:50)

Duo vie for £11m Welsh school PFI
Two contractors are left in the bidding for an £11m PFI schools project in Bridgend, Wales. more
(21 August 2002 17:25)

Work winners this week
Who's winning the work? Your at-a-glance digest of the latest contract awards around the UK. Data supplied by ABI Building Data. more
(21 August 2002 15:01)

HBF warns of severe housing crisis
Britain's housing crisis looks set to worsen after research revealed today (Wednesday) indicated population growth is higher than expected while the.... more
(21 August 2002 14:52)

NHS LIFT third tranche tests contractor interest
The government’s NHS LIFT programme continues to forge ahead with the announcement of a third wave of 24 schemes to build, refurbish, maintain and.... more
(21 August 2002 11:41)

Cleaning services - Clapton Park Management Organisation
Clapton Park Management Org. is seeking invitations from contractors with a proven track record of providing an efficient, comprehensive and cost.... more
(21 August 2002 11:04)

Highway works - Hampshire County Council
The County Surveyors Department is currently undertaking its five yearly review of the Register of Approved Contractors for Highway Works. more
(21 August 2002 11:00)

Neighbourhood services - Doncaster Metropolitan Council
Applications are invited from suitably experienced Contractors wishing to be included on the Council's Approved Lists of Contractors The category of.... more
(21 August 2002 10:53)

HA seeks industry reaction to building road improvement jobs
The Highways Agency (HA) wants to hear the construction industry’s views on its plans to bundle together road improvements over £5m into larger,.... more
(21 August 2002 10:44)

Final judgement for Colchester Barracks
The Ministry of Defence is to fund the preferred bidder’s bid costs on the severely delayed £1bn Colchester Barracks PFI, ahead of financial close,.... more
(21 August 2002 10:35)

Refurbishment of Bury interchange accommodation facilities - GMPTE
Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced main contractors.... more
(21 August 2002 10:27)

Access improvements - Chester City Council
Applications are invited from suitably experienced Contractors who wish to be considered for inclusion on the select list to tender for the following.... more
(21 August 2002 10:23)

Car park refurbishment - The Highland Council
Applications are invited from suitably experienced contractors or consortia, who wish to have their names included on the Select List of tenderers.... more
(21 August 2002 10:19)

Street lighting maintenance contract - Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
Applications are invited from suitably experienced and qualified Contractors who wish to be included on a tender list for the following term.... more
(21 August 2002 10:15)

Rok confirms Llewellyn acquisition
Rok Property Solutions is set to acquire the family-owned Llewellyn Group for £16m. The move marks a further step in the transformation of Rok since.... more
(20 August 2002 09:13)

Benson seeks staff for expansion plans
Benson, the South East to Midlands-based building and fit-out specialist, is preparing to expand and is on the lookout for the "exceptional" staff it.... more
(20 August 2002 08:51)

Have your say on the bundling of HA contracts
The Highways Agency wants to hear the construction industry's views on its plans to bundle together road improvements over £5m into larger, long-term.... more
(20 August 2002 08:45)

Faith schools set to get LIFT treatment
A major programme to upgrade the nation's faith schools using private finance is being put together by Partnerships UK and the Department for.... more
(20 August 2002 08:40)

Toxic mould could become the 'new asbestos'
Contractors are being urged to carry out risk assessments for toxic mould. The problem is not yet being taken seriously enough, and could lead to a.... more
(19 August 2002 15:57)

HM Customs & Excise to study VAT in construction
The taxman has appointed a consultant to examine the construction industry's attitude to taxation, and in particular, VAT. This could signal the.... more
(19 August 2002 15:51)