Articles by Date : December 19 2005 - December 25 2005

Roadworker killed in Surrey
A roadworker has been killed while working on the road network in Surrey. more
(23 December 2005 11:36)

Robertson Group on the recruitment drive for 100 new workers
Robertson Group is planning to recruit 100 additional workers in the new year after securing several high-profile contracts worth over £200m in the.... more
(23 December 2005 10:31)

Wilson Bowden sees upturn in housing market
Housebuilder Wilson Bowden is seeing an upturn in the housing market with reservations picking up significantly. more
(23 December 2005 10:09)

Mullaley signs for £16m Portsmouth refurb deal
Mulalley, BPTW Architects and Martin Associates have signed a £16m partnership agreement with Kelsey housing Association to refurbish tower blocks in.... more
(22 December 2005 15:23)

EAG secures High Wycombe deal
English Architectural Glazing (EAG) has secured a contract with Multiplex worth £5m. more
(22 December 2005 12:45)

More trades join CSCS
Six more occupations have joined the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS). more
(22 December 2005 12:01)

Greenfield turns in a loss of £25,000
Greenfield Construction, the specialist outsourcing company to the housebuilding sector, has announced an interim pre-tax loss of £25,000. more
(22 December 2005 10:33)

Brick prices on the up as energy costs soar
Brick prices will rise next year as manufacturers struggle with escalating energy costs. Brickmakers also face shutdowns after the TGWU last week.... more
(22 December 2005 10:22)

Merseytravel can challenge transport secretary
Merseytravel has been granted leave in the High Court today to challenge the secretary of state for transport’s decision not to fund the Merseytram.... more
(22 December 2005 10:22)

Wembley may not be ready for Cup Final
There is a risk that Wembley Stadium will not be ready in time for the FA Cup Final, according to Multiplex. more
(22 December 2005 10:22)

DWH turns in resilient performance
David Wilson Homes (DWH) put in a resilient performance in the second half, according to a trading statement from Wilson Bowden issued to the Stock.... more
(22 December 2005 10:14)

Bidders sought for St Helens school scheme
St Helens Council wants contractors to bid for a £15m contract to build a secondary school in Merseyside. more
(21 December 2005 13:22)

ABP gets go-ahead for Hull container terminal
Associated British Ports (ABP) has received the go-ahead for its proposed £35m container terminal at Port of Hull. more
(21 December 2005 13:14)

Hanson expects up to 13% profit boost
A trading statement from Hanson, the international building materials company, points to an 11% to 13% increase in pre-tax profit in 2005, which.... more
(21 December 2005 12:26)

Listed firms voice confidence
Ben Bailey, White Young Green (WYG) and Lavendon all released trading updates to the CIty this morning, stating that they are on target. more
(21 December 2005 12:25)

Carillion wins South Ayrshire schools PPP
Carillion in joint venture with Cyril Sweett and HBoS Treasury Services has been named preferred bidder for the £73m South Ayrshire schools PPP. more
(21 December 2005 12:25)

Scarborough key worker homes PFI up for grabs
Scarborough and North East Yorkshire Healthcare NHS Trust has advertised its key worker accommodation PFI deal. more
(21 December 2005 09:54)

Wallis to rebuild Rusthall Lodge
Kier subsidiary Wallis has won the £4.9m contract to rebuild Rusthall Lodge, a care home in Tunbridge Wells. more
(20 December 2005 17:05)

Olympic Delivery Authority seeks board members
The Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) is looking for people from the construction industry to join its board. more
(20 December 2005 09:23)

Transport secretary backs concrete barriers
Secretary of state for transport Dr Stephen Ladyman recently stepped in to resolve the row over whether to use concrete or steel in motorway barriers. more
(20 December 2005 09:23)

Multiplex expects £70m hit from Wembley
The problems at Wembley will put a £70m dent in Multiplex's 2006 profit. more
(20 December 2005 09:23)

Construction law update
Construction Law - an overview The latest legal developments in construction, including case summaries, new legislation, plus links.... more
(19 December 2005 16:36)

West Dunbartonshire schools PPP up for grabs
West Dunbartonshire Council has advertised its schools PPP scheme worth £100m. more
(19 December 2005 16:29)

NMC wins £9.5m Yorkshire Water deal
North Midland Construction (NMC) in joint venture with Black & Veatch has won a £9.5m water treatment works contract with Yorkshire Water. more
(19 December 2005 14:19)

Quarry industry cuts reportable injuries by 50%
The quarry industry has celebrated surpassing its 'Hard Target' in reducing all reportable injuries by 52% in five years from a baseline of 655 to.... more
(19 December 2005 12:47)

Third bid for Pilkington rejected by board
Glassmaker Pilkington is holding out for a higher offer from Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG), after its board rejected a third bid for the company. more
(19 December 2005 12:46)

BAA unveils supplier list for Heathrow East Terminal
BAA has revealed its list of suppliers to submit proposals for the early stage design and development work for its £1.5bn Heathrow East Terminal.... more
(19 December 2005 12:45)

Haymills' turnover races ahead
Haymills, the construction group working in London and East Anglia, has already moved past the £100m secured turnover marker, three months earlier.... more
(19 December 2005 10:15)