Articles by Date : June 23 1997 - June 29 1997
A framework for success?
Sharon Smith talks to BAA's group technical services md about the philosophy behind the firm's controversial framework agreement more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
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Crushing victory for Powerscreen Crushing and screening equipment
manufacturer Powerscreen International reported a 17 per cent jump
in pre-tax.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
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Architects and engineers are generally uncomfortable when cast in
the role of sub-contractors on design and build projects.
The case of Cliff.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
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Education and Employment Secretary David Blunkett said on Monday
that the public private partnership would be the focus for tackling
the œ3.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
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In addition to the review of roads in England there is also to be a
strategic review of the Scottish trunk roads programme. Schemes
under.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
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Strong workload growth Who's winning the work?Your at-a-glance
digest of the latest contract awards.
Data supplied by ABI Building Data
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(25 June 1997 00:00)
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MoD partnership may be a winner by John Leitch
Amec and Laing are in pole position to win a lion's share of the
Ministry of Defence's.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
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Big two avoid first rail link contract
The two all-continental bidders, Bouygues and Zublin/Dyckerhoff
& Widmann, have decided not to bid.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
Industrious Tarmac top of the table
The total orders for May were down slightly on April, continuing
the gradual downward trend begun in March.
That is a possible indication of.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
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A new central Treasury-based taskforce is to replace the Private
Finance Panel and take over the running of the Private Finance
Initiative, the.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
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There is no question of compensation to the construction groups who
have submitted bids for major road schemes that have now been put
on hold while.... more
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VW revamped its ageing LT range late in 1996 having made the
decision to share development costs with Mercedes-Benz, and now
there is a model.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
PLANTBRIEF
New Rovacabin is tough
The new Contract range of cabins from Rovacabin has been designed
for hard wear on site, according to the manufacturers..... more
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Brava revamped in sales bid Vauxhall has heavily revised its
mid-sized Brava pick up truck as part of its bid to increase light
commercial vehicle.... more
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Amec has secured two contracts totalling œ25 million from
international pharmaceutical firm Boehringer Ingelheim and Peter
Black.... more
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important recommendations in the Bates Report include:
lA standard procedure for obtaining information from prospective
tenderers (aimed at.... more
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Honda has launched its first 4x4 off road vehicle. Called the CR-V,
it is intended as a passenger car alternative rather than an out
and out.... more
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Taskforce targets bid costs The PFI Taskforce will attempt to
minimise private sector bidding costs. Suggested ways are:
lBetter scoping for.... more
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Kvaerner welcomes fast-track Yet another delay for the œ300
million Birmingham Northern Relief Road must have caused groans of
dismay at.... more
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The CPA (Construction Plant-hire Association) Crane Interest Group
has won its battle with the Department of Transport to defer by
twelve months.... more
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Allen, the mixed construction group, announced record profits on
Monday, with chairman Donald Greenhalgh predicting "considerable
improvement".... more
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BRF sees chance to boost road building The latest Roads Review
should not simply be a further "taking out" process but should see
the return of.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
Anglia sold for secret price
Selwood, part of the Chandler's Ford based Pascon Group, has taken
over Anglia Pumps for an undisclosed sum.
Current Anglia Pumps staff will.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
CIOB name change and partnerships
Exclusive by James Atkinson CIoB looks to the future Institute's
Chief Executive aims to bring the industry together with overhaul
The Chartered.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
œ160m ski centre planned
The plan for a œ160 million National Winter Sports Centre was
due to be announced yesterday (Tuesday) by Ski 2000 and its partner
and.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
Euroconstruct
Britain poised to lead growth The largest contribution to a return
to growth in the western European construction industry over the
next two years.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
RICS housing market
Shortage still drives property prices House price rises continue to
be driven by the shortage of properties for sale, according to the
latest.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
Poor roads network will force U-turn within a decade says Laing chairman - Contractors defiant over roads review
The UK will be forced to return to large-scale road building within
a decade claimed David Blair, chairman of John Laing Construction,
this week..... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
Group offers landfill help
Expected budget rise in taxes leads consultants to predict boom in work more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
briefs
NEWSBRIEF Public funding is cheaper
A comparison of relative costings for four different options on the
Dartford River Crossing showed public.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
Contracts: Pic Cap - Shepherd
NEWSBRIEF New hospital for akmola
Fitzpatrick International has won a œ40 million contract to
build a 240-bed hospital in Kazakstan. The.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
NHBC monopoly claim rejected
Sir;
As an employee of the National House Building Council I must
register a protest in respect of the totally inaccurate article
published on.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
Contracts: Morrisons for Brum hospital site
Morrison to develop Fiveways Roundabout leisure scheme Morrison
Developments has been selected as preferred developer for a major
œ60 million.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
Minister misunderstood?
Raynsford objects to Contract Journal's Latham 'snub' report more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
jarvis
Jarvis bags œ55m brace of rail track firms Jarvis has paid
œ55 million for two rail track engineering companies in what
is being seen as.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
Contracts: Millennium awards
Millennium body's œ98m space odyssey Bids by the National
Space Science Centre in Leicester, the New Technopolis project in
Norfolk and the.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
'All systems go' for 1997 CJ Awards
Shortlisted finalists were an-nounced this week in the prestigious
new Partnership category of the Contract Journal Construction
Industry Awards,.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
Contracts: Whitehall
Six groups to fight for œ165m MoD HQ contract Six consortia
were invited to submit outline proposals last week for a œ165
million Private.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
Builders challenge Edinburgh delays
Scottish housebuilders have joined together to protest at long
planning delays in Edinburgh, which they say are stifling
development and which.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
Genie gets electric with new scissors range launch
Genie UK has launched a new range of scissor lift work platforms.
The first two models are both electric-powered.
The GS1930 and GS1530 will.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
CIH issues best value strategy
The Chartered Institute of Housing for England has published its
ideas on how to introduce "best value" for housing management - the
Government's.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
The long arm and the jaw
Company uses new Samsung as it demolishes 11m high block of flats more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
Expert slams Britain's concrete road specs
The use of concrete block paving in the UK still lags far behind
other Western European countries despite being the most
technologically advanced.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
Hyder's œ2.9m profit turnaround
Hyder Consulting made an operating profit last year of œ2.9
million, marking a major turnaround from the œ5.5 million loss
it ran up two.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
Companies meet up in virtual marketplace
After two years of preparatory work, contractors, manufacturers and
professional services have formed a new company to co-ordinate
electronic.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
Ucattin Swampy clash
Environmental protesters "backing the wrong horse" says union organiser more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
Analyst forecasts drop in Hepworth's profits
Profit forecasts for Hepworth have been cut for the second time
within three months by analyst Kevin Cammack.
After an 11.5 per cent drop in.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
The prospec ts for UK construction in - HONGKONG'S FUTURE?
Henry Sherman reports from Hong Kong on the future prospects of British construction companies in Hong Kong after the handover to China next.... more
(25 June 1997 00:00)
Tenders shake-up as Ireland booms
Report recommends two stage selection process for all big contracts more
(25 June 1997 00:00)