Articles by Date : September 20 2004 - September 26 2004

Workforce development vital, says HVCA
The development of the workforce is the most important issue facing the hvacr and building services sectors, according to the Heating and Ventilating.... more
(24 September 2004 16:24)

Aggregates industry slams quarry 'time bomb' report
A report that branded dormant quarries as "environmental time bombs" has met criticism from the aggregates industry. more
(24 September 2004 12:13)

BAA plays the tough guy to ensure safety on sites
BAA admits to being a tough client, but denies that exerting time pressure on its contractors leads to a risk of corner-cutting and unsafe practices.... more
(24 September 2004 12:12)

Birmingham roads PFI faces £20m a year cut
Birmingham's £2.2bn highways PFI is likely to be scaled back because Birmingham City Council (BCC) is concerned about handing over complete control.... more
(24 September 2004 12:11)

Redrow posts record profit
Redrow has unveiled a record annual pre-tax profit of £124m, an increase of 17% on the previous year. more
(24 September 2004 12:11)

CCG supports the use of retentions
The retentions debate has reopened again after the Construction Clients' Group (CCG) voiced its support for its members' use of retentions. more
(24 September 2004 12:10)

Training investment soars
Last year, total Construction Industry Training Board income rose by more than a fifth from £152m to £185m. This included a 14% rise in levy income.... more
(24 September 2004 12:09)

HE Services seals deal to buy 300 Komatsus
HE Services has entered into an agreement with Marubeni-Komatsu to buy nearly 300 Komatsu machines over the next two years. more
(24 September 2004 12:09)

Worsley Digga Crusher makes debut at RWM
Debuting at RWM on the Worsley Plant stand was the Digga Crusher 900, an excavator-mounted jaw crusher bucket capable of processing 60t to 70t per.... more
(24 September 2004 12:08)

JCB aims new excavator at waste management
At last week's Recycling and Waste Management show, JCB launched a wheeled excavator specifically designed for the waste management sector. more
(24 September 2004 12:07)

Syltone gets new name
Following the acquisition of Syltone by Gardner Denver in January 2004, Syltone UK has been renamed Gardner Denver UK. more
(24 September 2004 12:04)

Welsh Assembly set to announce shortlist on delayed £45m scheme
The waiting game is almost over for contractors hoping to make the bid list for a Welsh Assembly roads deal that first came up for grabs almost a.... more
(24 September 2004 12:04)

Controlled Demolition employs technology to reduce operative risks
Controlled Demolition is using technology to eliminate risk from its operations. more
(24 September 2004 12:03)

Greenpeace unhappy with replies
Greenpeace has expressed its "extreme disappointment" that only four of the 10 projects it has targeted over sustainable wood concerns have responded.... more
(24 September 2004 12:02)

SNP asks police to investigate Bovis' Holyrood appointment
Lothian and Borders Police has been asked by the Scottish National Party (SNP) to investigate Bovis Lend Lease's appointment for the £431m Holyrood.... more
(24 September 2004 12:02)

Industry urges rethink on sustainable spending
Government spending on sustainable construction materials should be more flexible, according to the Construction Products Association. more
(24 September 2004 12:00)

Quality Mark out, Quality Scheme in
The government has finally admitted that its anti-cowboy builder scheme Quality Mark (QM) has been a failure and needs to be replaced. more
(24 September 2004 11:59)

Settling a dispute by adjudication
Settling a dispute by adjudication In January 2001 I reported the case of Shepherd Construction -v- Mecright, which considered whether a dispute.... more
(24 September 2004 11:58)

Redrow ups offsite work to meet housebuilding targets
Redrow will increase its use of offsite manufacturing to cope with raised housebuilding targets. more
(24 September 2004 11:58)

Renault offers cool solution
Renault has added a new 'Air Con Plus' option pack for its Trafic van range to help drivers keep cool under pressure, whatever the weather. more
(24 September 2004 11:56)

Traffic noise scheme snubbed
A Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) road traffic noise mapping scheme has met a cold response from the Asphalt Industry.... more
(24 September 2004 11:56)

Highways Agency plans to prevent 'White Friday'
Road maintenance contractors are being asked to conform to a new Winter Service Plan template drawn up by the Highways Agency (HA) to prevent a.... more
(24 September 2004 11:55)

Positive outlook for plant hire
AMA Research's latest plant hire sector report puts a value on the business of £2.37bn in 2003 and predicts an annual growth rate of 2% to 3% through.... more
(24 September 2004 11:54)

Newcastle project pulled after funding problems
Newcastle City Council has been forced to pull the plug on a massive construction programme originally worth £440m-plus. more
(24 September 2004 11:54)

HSE tackles crane safety
Contractors hiring cranes are likely to come under increased scrutiny as a result of a Health & Safety Executive (HSE) initiative. more
(24 September 2004 11:53)

Trusts refuse to fund Paddington Campus
The troubled Paddington Health Campus (PHC) project is facing a funding crisis with all but eight of more than 300 primary care trusts (PCTs).... more
(24 September 2004 11:52)

TUC wary of employment status review
A government policy statement on the legal definition of employment status is expected this autumn, according to the TUC. But the union body is.... more
(24 September 2004 11:51)

Vinci IT restructure causes staff concern
Vinci's IT staff are worried that their jobs could be on the line after three senior managers were made redundant. Morale is "very low", according to.... more
(24 September 2004 11:50)

Hollandia reaches agreement at Wembley
Dutch steelwork contractor Hollandia and the construction unions moved quickly last week to ensure there will be no repeat of the damaging disputes.... more
(24 September 2004 11:50)

Carillion 'Don't Walk By' scheme reaps rewards
Carillion believes it is preventing up to four serious injuries a year on its sites thanks to the introduction of its "Don't Walk By" safety.... more
(24 September 2004 11:49)

£500m PPP road scheme under threat from ECJ
The proposed £500m PPP extension of the M74 motorway through South Lanarkshire and Glasgow could be under threat from a ruling by the European Court.... more
(24 September 2004 11:49)

Brandon boosted by record profit
Brandon Tool Hire has reported a record pre-tax profit of £2m for the six months ending 30 June - an increase of 101% on 2003, . more
(24 September 2004 11:48)

General Kinematics launch
General Kinematics has launched a new GLK wood stone separator based on a 'wood floats, rocks sink' principle. more
(24 September 2004 11:48)

Gleeson launches division for targeting PFI opportunities
Gleeson has set up a new division to target PFI opportunities, particularly in housing and education. more
(24 September 2004 11:47)

Mace's turnover reaches £140m
Consultancy group Mace's latest financial results (12 months to 31 December 2003) show turnover ahead at £140m (£100m), with pre-tax profit stronger.... more
(24 September 2004 11:46)

Interior Services Group gets back in the black
Interior Services Group (ISG) is back in the black. The latest annual results (12 months to 30 June) show a pre-tax profit of £2.3m following a loss.... more
(24 September 2004 11:45)

Jarvis schools arm for sale
Jarvis has sent out a memorandum to more than 12 potential buyers of its accommodation services division. Most of its work is in the maintenance of.... more
(24 September 2004 11:45)

Six in battle for RAF Bracknell regen job
Regeneration agency English Partnerships has shortlisted six developers to work up proposals to transform the former RAF Staff College site in.... more
(24 September 2004 11:44)

Thomas Vale nets £19m Brum work
Thomas Vale Construction has won two partnering housing deals in Birmingham totalling £19m. more
(24 September 2004 11:43)

Crest Nicholson wins multi-million pound development contract
Crest Nicholson has beaten off challenges from 23 competitors to carry out the multi-million pound development of the Oakgrove Millennium Community.... more
(24 September 2004 10:02)

Dangerous structures work - Wandsworth Borough Council
Wandsworth Council is inviting expressions of interest from experienced contractors who wish to be considered for inclusion on a Select List of.... more
(23 September 2004 16:51)

Construction Related Services - Wandsworth Borough Council
Professional Consultancy Services for the provision of Condition Surveys and updating of information held as part of the Asset Management Plan. more
(23 September 2004 16:49)

Mechanical and electrical services installation - London Borough of Brent
Concrete Frame, Cladding, Drylining and Mechanical and Electrical Services installation tenders for a new build residential project comprising 20.... more
(23 September 2004 16:45)

Contractors and FM providers - Thames Gateway
On behalf of a developer client we are seeking expressions of interest from contractors, supply chain and FM providers for multi million.... more
(23 September 2004 16:42)

Structural underpinning to flats
The Council intends to invite tenders from selected Contractors for the provision of a pile and beam underpin scheme to a 23m long, two-storey block.... more
(23 September 2004 16:37)

Housing repairs - Bristol City Council
Applications are invited from established contractors with at least 2 years trading experience to carry out any of the above work types. more
(23 September 2004 16:33)

Playground design and construction - Bexley Council
Details of how to apply and what information is required can be obtained by contacting one of the following:- E Mail:.... more
(23 September 2004 16:18)

Street care - South Gloucestershire Council
Tenders are invited in respect of the following: 105 - Road Markings and 106 - Road Studs more
(23 September 2004 15:35)

Landmac unveils kerb lifting attachment
Landmac has started to market a Dutch-built vacuum kerb lifting attachment mounted on a Skidster machine. more
(23 September 2004 13:25)

CJ Awards shortlist announced
The shortlist for the Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards 2004 is out. Some 66 entries have made it past preliminary judging and now stand.... more
(23 September 2004 12:43)