Articles by Date : June 20 2005 - June 26 2005

Nationwide switches to biodegradable oil
Nationwide Plant Hire has switched its entire fleet of excavators, backhoe loaders and dumpers to running on biodegradable hydraulic oils. more
(25 June 2005 16:24)

Distracted drivers face fines of up to £500
Police forces in the UK are taking a tougher line with motorists who eat, drink, read maps or undertake similar activities while driving. This is the.... more
(25 June 2005 16:23)

Yorkon offers PFI alternative
The healthcare sector can now take advantage of Yorkon's so-called "faster and simpler alternative to PFI". more
(25 June 2005 16:22)

Clark ready for squad rotation of subbies
Scottish contractor Clark Contracts has completed an 18-month process to whittle down its subcontractors from 2,200 to 400. more
(25 June 2005 16:21)

Rival groups slam PEFC endorsement
A showdown next month between environmentalists and the timber industry will clear confusion among contractors and suppliers on government projects,.... more
(25 June 2005 16:21)

Johnston brand will continue
Johnston Sweepers' new owner the Bucher Group has reassured the company and customers that Johnston's brand and products have a secure future. more
(25 June 2005 16:19)

TCP cuts production and jobs
Corus this week said it will chop 75 staff from its workforce of 1,700 at Teesside Cast Products (TCP). more
(25 June 2005 16:19)

Amex Lex wins MoD deal
The Ministry of Defence's £600m contract for the C Vehicle PFI has been awarded to the Amex Lex Consortium. more
(25 June 2005 16:18)

Modular firms using outdated techniques
Modular building makers are using outdated assembly techniques, and are in danger of losing work to low-cost labour economies, claimed buildings.... more
(25 June 2005 16:17)

Balfour boosts social and safety performance
Balfour Beatty reduced its accident frequency rate (AFR), improved its environmental performance and the diversity of its workforce last year. more
(25 June 2005 16:16)

Capita Group gets three-year extension for Constructionline
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has given the Capita Group a three-year extension to its contract to administer the Constructionline.... more
(25 June 2005 16:16)

Latchways cashes in on Working at Height regs
Fall arrest system manufacturer Latchways benefited from the increased emphasis on health and safety in the UK as its pre-tax profit jumped 30% to.... more
(25 June 2005 16:15)

Amey and Mouchel to split roads partnership
Amey/Mouchel, the most successful pairing on the strategic road network with nearly a billion pounds-worth of work on its books, is to break up. more
(25 June 2005 16:14)

EA gets tough on waste
Demolition contractors are being warned that the Environment Agency (EA) is taking a very tough line on the strict enforcement of the Hazardous Waste.... more
(25 June 2005 16:13)

Speculation over cement takeovers
There was further speculation about consolidation in the materials industry last week when it emerged that Castle Cement could have a new owner. A.... more
(25 June 2005 16:12)

Graidage takes the reins at Mowlem Rail
Colin Graidage has been appointed managing director of Mowlem Railways. more
(25 June 2005 16:11)

Contractors face fines for poor Olympic work
Contractors could face hefty penalities for late delivery or poor workmanship on projects for the 2012 Olympic Games if London secures the bid in.... more
(25 June 2005 16:11)

Future Inns gets the Midas touch
Midas has checked in with a second deal for Canadian hotel group Future Inns. more
(25 June 2005 16:10)

Amicus to appoint secretary despite union rules change
Amicus has said it intends to appoint a successor to Paul Corby as national secretary for construction, despite a recent change to the union rules,.... more
(25 June 2005 16:09)

Wakefield stalls on £17.5m Yorks deal
Wakefield Council is facing further delays before it can get a £17.5m highways deal on the road. more
(25 June 2005 16:09)

Midas chairman warns on integrated working
The construction industry has been warned that it must make more of an effort to educate clients over the benefits of integrated working. more
(25 June 2005 16:08)

Nuttall confident as profit rises to £20m
Edmund Nuttall made a pre-tax profit margin of 4.1% last year, marking a small decline from the 4.3% figure achieved in 2003. Nevertheless, the 2004.... more
(25 June 2005 16:07)

Edge protectors form federation
A new trade body, the Edge Protection Federation, has been established to represent the views of manufacturers and users of edge protection systems. more
(25 June 2005 16:07)

Bovis scoops London deals
Bovis Lend Lease has turned up trumps on two high-profile deals in London totalling more than £140m. more
(25 June 2005 16:06)

Cowlin opens in Southampton
Cowlin Group has opened an office in Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, near Southampton. more
(25 June 2005 16:05)

Three share Mersey homes job
A consortium of Keepmoat, Gleeson and Lowry Homes has been appointed preferred partner on a multi-million pound housing development in North Huyton,.... more
(25 June 2005 16:05)

Back up IT systems or face penalty
Contractors are setting themselves up for unnecessary penalty payments from clients for the late delivery of contracts because they are not backing.... more
(25 June 2005 16:04)

R McAlpine bags £97m Parabola work
Sir Robert McAlpine has cemented its long-term relationship with Parabola Estates by becoming the developer's first-choice contractor for a £97m.... more
(25 June 2005 16:03)

Regeneration scheme creates work bonanza
Contractors are set to benefit from a work bonanza following the announcement of ambitious plans for the 21 Urban Regeneration Companies (URCs). more
(25 June 2005 16:02)

EP extends the £60,000 home cut off
English Partnerships has told bidders that they will have an extra two weeks to submit proposals for the Design for Manufacture Competition. more
(25 June 2005 16:01)

Watkin wins Manchester regen
Watkin Jones has beaten off five rivals to bag a £100m regeneration deal near Manchester. more
(25 June 2005 16:00)

Three on list for £100m Kincardine bridge deal
A first-time joint venture between Mowlem and German outfit Bilfinger Berger is included on a shortlist of only three for a Scottish Executive road.... more
(25 June 2005 15:59)

750 jobs slashed in Cemex restructure
Cemex is to axe more than 750 jobs at the former RMC just two months after buying the company. more
(25 June 2005 15:58)

Merseytram boss positive over funding
The chairman of Merseytravel Councillor Mark Dowd remains upbeat about the prospects for the groups £325m tram scheme after he claimed the lion's.... more
(25 June 2005 15:57)

Construction firms warned of e-mail virus
The construction industry is being warned about the threat of rogue e-mails on computer networks after the National Infrastructure Security.... more
(25 June 2005 15:57)

CC slams Act changes as impractical
The Construction Confederation (CC) has hit out at proposed changes to the payment provisions of the Construction Act claiming they are.... more
(25 June 2005 15:38)

Hewitt urged to resolve ProCure 21 uncertainty
The fight to secure the future of the NHS £5bn ProCure 21 framework programme has been taken to the door of the new health secretary Patricia Hewitt..... more
(25 June 2005 15:37)

Sheffield lists three on £158m schools PFI
Three bidders have moved to the top of the class for Sheffield's £158m Building Schools for the Future scheme. more
(25 June 2005 15:36)

Council abandons housing PFI project
North East Derbyshire Council has pulled the plug on its £20m-plus privately financed (PFI) social housing refurbishment scheme, declaring the deal.... more
(25 June 2005 15:35)

Interpretation of liquidated damages provisions
In 1998, the developer Tilebox purchased a leasehold interest in a property in Guildford called Onslow House. more
(25 June 2005 15:35)

Hilux pickups prepare for UK
Revamped Toyota Hilux 4x4 and 4x2 pickups will hit the UK in October. The all-new pickup, which is longer and wider than its predecessor, gives more.... more
(25 June 2005 15:31)

IPAF members granted business resource use
The International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) has struck a ground-breaking deal that will enable its members to use the Institute of Directors'.... more
(25 June 2005 15:30)

Leach and Sandhurst deal for Terex
Terex Compact used SED to show some of its worldwide dealers its equipment's capabilities and to announce the appointment of Leach Lewis and.... more
(25 June 2005 15:29)

Access users to get safety code
The Powered Access Interest Group (PAIG) has called for better safety awareness and guidance for users of access equipment and is in the process of.... more
(25 June 2005 15:28)

Hyundai ups UK presence
Hyundai is looking to recruit dealers, with the aim of offering UK-wide coverage by the middle of next year, and signalled its dedication to the UK.... more
(25 June 2005 15:28)

New Holland rebranding accepted by customers
New Holland's rebranding programme has been a resounding success, according to Paul Hoptroff, senior business director of construction equipment for.... more
(25 June 2005 15:27)

OGC watches for materials shortages in public sector
The government has set up a database on large projects to avoid materials shortages on public sector schemes. more
(25 June 2005 15:27)

Ringway posts £350m turnover
Ringway, the construction group specialising in the construction and maintenance of roads, has seen turnover jump ahead to £350m (£310m) despite.... more
(25 June 2005 15:26)

Telford turnover leaps up 50%
Telford Homes, the London-based housebuilder, has bumped its annual turnover ahead to £60m (£40m) and sees further growth in the future. more
(25 June 2005 15:25)

Price of bricks set to increase
Materials prices are set to increase significantly as manufacturers face the prospect of soaring energy and hydrocarbon prices. more
(25 June 2005 15:25)