Articles by Date : September 22 1997 - September 28 1997

Do or - A frosty start to industry relations
Construction minister Nick Raynsford is in no doubt that the industry needs to improve quality. He tellsDavid Nunn of his hopes and plans for.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Setting the record straight in the steel sector
Rumours have a habit of becoming accepted wisdom, so it is understandable that steelwork contractors want to quickly quash any suggestion that they.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

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Apprenticeships in the hire industry Apprenticeships are on the way back to the small tool and plant hire business - at a cost of just œ10.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

This week's work winners
Who's winning the work?Contracts Hotline is your at-a-glance digest of the latest contract awards around the UK. Data supplied by ABI Building.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Mine clearer
Cubic Group specially design a crane to help with mine clearance in Kabul more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

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Holman register with TER
All CompAir Holman site dumpers and portable compressors are now automatically registered with TER (The Equipment Register) to help customers.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Legal threat to Dome
Germans seek injunction against all Dome work under EU rules after contract for roof goes to Anglo-US joint venture more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

HSE gives site warning
The HSE this week revealed that 114 children suffered major injuries on building sites across the country in 1996/97, including one fatality. The.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Treasury Taskforce recruits "young Turks" to boost PFI
The Government has appointed seven high-fliers to its new Treasury Taskforce to boost the Private Finance Initiative. Adrian Montague,.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

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house prices fall According to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' (RICS) housing market survey for England and Wales for three.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

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Wescol and glosford to merge Following the Wescol Group's œ6.4 million acquisition of rival steelwork contractor Glosford, both companies.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

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better all the time: Oliver Whitehead, ceo of Alfred McAlpine, is confident that the group is improving step by step. by "doing everything a.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Electricians set to strike
AEEU members meet in London to set up a fighting committee more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Government woos Japan
The Government is conducting a major export drive at the Interbuild exhibition to boost materials exports to Japan. Seventy materials producers.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

McAlpine sees pre-tax profits more than treble
Alfred McAlpine more than trebled its pre-tax profits to œ5.3 million in the half year to 30 June on a continuing turnover of œ261.3.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Construction minister tells LU to improve performance as client
Construction minister Nick Raynsford has said that London Underground must improve its performance as a client. "I certainly do not want to see.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Restructuring helps Rugby upturn
A fundamental restructuring of its businesses saw Rugby Group turn in a 12 per cent increase in pre-tax profit during the first half of the year..... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Nuttall wins second phase
Nuttall has been awarded a œ7.5 million contract by Blackpool Borough Council for the second phase of a coastal defence improvement scheme at.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Flood defence project to start
The Environment Agency has announced its intention to carry out a œ70 million flood defence project along the River Witham and its main.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

City is playing wait and see with Mowlem
John Mowlem reported that operating profits had increased by 40 per cent to œ11.2 million for the half year to 30 June - excluding the effects.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Tilbury in share split proposal
Tilbury Douglas reported a pre-tax profit of œ9.2 million for the six months to 30 June, up 14 per cent on the same period in 1996. The.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Scottish Airports seeking tenders
Scottish Airports, part of BAA, is inviting civil engineering firms to tender for a framework agreement for airfield pavements and associated civil.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Hygena contracts
Ballast Wiltshier has secured two contracts worth a total of œ12 million from Hygena, the kitchen and bedroom furniture manufacturer, which is.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Morrison signs up first PFI pathfinder
Clarendon College Nottingham and the Morrison Construction Group signed the first ever PFI education pathfinder contract in the further education.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Gallery aims for expansion
The National Portrait Gallery in London is embarking on a œ13.5m extension more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

RMC profits rise as turnover decreases
RMC forecasts that the combined effects of German volumes declining in the aftermath of re-unification and the buoyancy of Sterling will cost it.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Redrow increases profit
Redrow Group has reported a 35 per cent increase in operating profit to œ35.4 million, on turnover of œ254.8 million for the year to 30.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Norwest Holst moves into rail
Norwest Holst Construction has established a new division to service the rail sector. Called Norwest Holst Rail it will be targeting work on.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Tender price forecast low
Leaked stockbroker's report shows prices will rise by no more than 5% more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Irish brickie exodus worry as housebuilders appeal to DETR
Irish construction workers need to be attracted back to Britain to help beat skills shortages in London and the south east, construction minister.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Bournemouth in legal row
Council leaders in Bournemouth are considering legal action against the architects of the town's flagship leisure complex. In a council meeting.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Union showdown looms for Tarmac
Tarmac is to meet with trade union leaders following an overwhelming rejection of its proposed one year pay deal and conditions by its 600 road.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Balancing between cost and quality
There are so many legendary contracting stories about changes that are demanded on site because of problems with designs. The calls for design.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

German JVs bid
Contractors and consultants to seek allies for push into Eastern Europe more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Try Group has 110% profit rise
Try Group has announced a pre-tax profit for the six months to 30 June of œ757,000, which is an increase of 110 per cent compared to the same.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Wyatt praises Atkins' performance for year
Terry Wyatt, the outgoing chairman of WS Atkins, last week praised the group's performance over the past year. The agm reviewed the wide range of.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Anger flares at late report
Jail sentences called for as late report on office block collapse enrages unions more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Laing's profits up 41%
Increased industry confidence and selectivity contribute to success more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Council quoshes Paddington plans
A proposal from Rialto Homes to redevelop Paddington Basin in London, that includes 633 homes, shops, restaurants and a car park has been rejected.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

FSB to launch league tables of late payers
The Federation of Small Businesses is to launch league tables on late paying construction companies over the coming year. The FSB and Dun.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

MP calls for check on agency
Labour MP Harry Cohen has called for an investigation into the operations of the Highways Agency after "complete mismanagement" of the.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Road DBFOs split
Four DBFOs to be put out as individual schemes in Strategic Roads Review more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

No to 'name borrowing'
Geoff Brewer of Brewer consulting examines the position of main contractors following 'name borrowing' arbitrations more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Taywood vows to increase profits
Castle intends to get rid of general construction contracts more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Case Credit Europe S.A.S. launched
Case Credit Corporation has joined forces with UFB Locabail SA a subsidiary of Compagnie Bancaire to launch Case Credit Europe S.A.S. Said to.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Easier estimates for Hoogovens
A new computer software package called KAL-CULUSTM has been jointly developed by Hoogovens Aluminium Building Systems Ltd and Wessex Software Ltd. .... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)

Computervision launches Optegra 2.0
Computervision has announced a major new revision of Optegra. Optegra 2.0 is aimed at cementing Electronic Product Definition (EPD) for design to.... more
(24 September 1997 00:00)