Articles by Date : June 23 2003 - June 29 2003

A quarter of construction sites closed during falls from height safety blitz
A quarter of construction sites visited nationally by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) during the first two weeks of June were forced to down.... more
(27 June 2003 15:38)

JCT prepares to revise forms
Among a raft of revisions, the Joint Contracts Tribunal (JCT) will introduce a provision to its contracts that encourages the use of workers with.... more
(27 June 2003 14:19)

Training board wants to shake off Treasury shackles
With the results of the government's five-yearly review of training boards due within the next month, the engineering construction board is believed.... more
(27 June 2003 10:57)

Keller expects to miss profit target
While Keller's interim results will be in line with expectations, the building foundations specialist has warned the City that it will miss its 20%.... more
(27 June 2003 08:31)

SMEs unaware of environmental responsibilities
Small and medium-sized contractors are clueless about their impact on the environment. Only 4% of smaller contractors surveyed thought they undertook.... more
(26 June 2003 13:40)

Keith Clarke takes the reins at Atkins
Skanska AB executive vice president Keith Clarke will become chief executive of Atkins on 1 October. more
(26 June 2003 09:59)

Griffiths goes off message on retentions
New construction minister Nigel Griffiths has pledged his support for the abolition of retentions - much to the embarrassment of his officials. more
(26 June 2003 08:32)

Demolition men and builders in TV knockout
Anglia Television has revised its plans for a Channel 4 TV It's a knockdown contest involving builders and demolition men. more
(26 June 2003 08:29)

UK firms bust after Guernsey contracts
Three UK firms have now gone under after taking on contracts in Guernsey. more
(25 June 2003 17:26)

Northern devolution meets mixed response
The prospect of devolution for the northern regions of England has generated mixed feelings from the construction industry. more
(25 June 2003 09:02)

Northern devolution meets mixed response
The prospect of devolution for the northern regions of England has generated mixed feelings from the construction industry. more
(25 June 2003 09:01)

Wates wins £22m regen
Wates Construction has fought off stiff competition to become preferred bidder on a £22m housing renewal contract in east Manchester. more
(25 June 2003 09:00)

Exclusive insurance offered to NFB firms
Members of the National Federation of Builders (NFB) are now guaranteed quotations for employer's liability insurance, and renewal terms of at least.... more
(25 June 2003 09:00)

Windfall rewards for innovative rail firms
Rail contractors could enjoy substantial windfalls if they show innovation when pricing up work packages under Network Rail's seven new track renewal.... more
(25 June 2003 08:59)

Bovis denies subbie abuse at Holyrood
Bovis has found "no evidence" to support UCATT claims that trade contractors' workers' rights are being abused on the £375m Holyrood project. more
(25 June 2003 08:58)

Industry gets a raw deal from reshuffle
The government has turned its back on major contractors by lumping the construction ministerial brief with that of small business. more
(25 June 2003 08:58)

Use VAT to kickstart licensing says CIOB
Contractors' VAT details could be used to kickstart the development of a register of licensed contractors, according to Stuart Henderson, the.... more
(25 June 2003 08:57)

Bilfinger Berger makes big gain from Buderus
Bilfinger Berger, the German construction group, has made a tax-free capital gain of £160m on the sale of its 30% stake in heating product.... more
(25 June 2003 08:55)

Adult apprentice scheme
The Scottish Building Apprenticeship and Training Council (SBATC) has launched a revised adult apprenticeship for the construction industry in.... more
(25 June 2003 08:55)

McCarthy's founder is secret bidder
The mystery bidder behind the approach to McCarthy & Stone, the specialist builder of retirement homes, has turned out to be John McCarthy, the.... more
(25 June 2003 08:54)

Constructionline links with CSCS to prove commitment
Constructionline has formed a joint initiative with the Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) and a separate initiative with the Commission.... more
(25 June 2003 08:53)

Contractors confident of beating slump
A quarter of construction industry managers believe the UK economy will take a downturn in the next 12 months; but only 5% expect their business to.... more
(25 June 2003 08:53)

Delay hits Manchester PFI Grouped Schools
A tangle of red tape is delaying Manchester City Council's £50m privately financed Grouped Schools project. The delay relates to recent changes to.... more
(25 June 2003 08:52)

In brief
Skanska's rail telecoms upgrade Skanska Networks has won a design and build contract worth £18m to upgrade Network Rail's telecommunications.... more
(25 June 2003 08:51)

Other appointments given warmer welcome
The rest of the reshuffle has been better received. The appointment of Phil Hope as minister for building regulations has been welcomed due to his.... more
(25 June 2003 08:50)

Delay hits Manchester PFI Grouped Schools
A tangle of red tape is delaying Manchester City Council’s £50m privately financed Grouped Schools project. The delay relates to recent changes to.... more
(25 June 2003 08:35)

Windfall rewards for innovative rail firms
Rail contractors could enjoy substantial windfalls if they show innovation when pricing up work packages under Network Rail’s seven new track renewal.... more
(25 June 2003 08:34)

BSRIA launches partnering toolkit
The Partnering Toolkit, the latest publication from the Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA) which provides "the most.... more
(24 June 2003 17:10)

Awareness campaign launched by QPA at Hillhead
The Quarry Products Association (QPA) and the Institute of Quarrying have today (Tuesday) launched a campaign to raise awareness of changes in.... more
(24 June 2003 16:14)

Union poll reveals huge support for corporate killing legislation
A Transport and General Workers' Union (T&G) survey has revealed that two-thirds of people polled believe there should be a new law of corporate.... more
(24 June 2003 15:49)

House demolition - GMPTE
Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced contractors who.... more
(24 June 2003 15:19)

Car park construction - GMPTE
Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) are seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced contractors who.... more
(24 June 2003 15:16)

Demolition of industrial premises - GMPTE
Greater Manchester Passenger Transport Executive (GMPTE) is seeking expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced contractors who.... more
(24 June 2003 15:14)

Supply and erection of lighting columns - London Borough of Hillingdon
Applications are invited from suitably experienced contractors who wish to be considered for inclusion on a shortlist of Tenderers for the above.... more
(24 June 2003 15:12)

Highway surface dressing contract - City of Bradford Metropolitan Council
Bradford, Kirklees and Calderdale Councils are tendering for a joint Highways Surface Dressing contract to meet the requirements of all three.... more
(24 June 2003 15:10)

Delivery or collection of bituminous products - London Borough of Barnet
Applications to tender are invited for either the delivery or collection of bituminous products. Delivery will be to either the Council's central.... more
(24 June 2003 15:00)

Supply and Installation of PVCu Windows & Doors - Bristol City Council
Applications are invited from established contractors, with at least two years trading experience,interested in being considered for inclusion on.... more
(24 June 2003 14:53)

Civil engineering work - Hastings Borough Council
The Council is currently reviewing its list of approved contractors for selective tendering. more
(24 June 2003 14:41)

Groyne removal works - Waveney District Council,
Expressions of interest are invited from suitably experienced and skilled contractors who wish to be considered for inclusion on a tender list for.... more
(24 June 2003 14:39)

Manor conversion - Baker Mallett
Baker Mallett is seeking from suitably experienced Main Contractors expression of interest for inclusion on a select list to convert Walford Manor,.... more
(24 June 2003 14:35)

Big three approached by council for PPP schools project
Argyll and Bute Council's pathfinder Public Private Partnership (PPP) project for schools has taken another massive step forward with the issue of.... more
(24 June 2003 14:18)

Customer service most important to construction firms
Measuring customer service is the current 'hot potato' in construction markets, according to the findings of a mini-poll by marketing consultant.... more
(24 June 2003 11:40)

Construction growth rate set to halve, warns report
Britain's construction industry growth rate is set to halve in 2003, according to the latest forecast by analyst Experian published today.... more
(24 June 2003 10:38)

Aukett back in black, but the future's not bright
Aukett, the only listed architect in the UK, has moved back into the black in the six months to 31 March after turning around its domestic business -.... more
(24 June 2003 10:20)

McCarthy & Stone rejects bid from founder
Retirement homes builder McCarthy & Stone has rejected the offer approach from the family of chairman John McCarthy, one of the original founders of.... more
(24 June 2003 10:05)

ODPM awards research contracts worth £6.2m
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) has today (Monday) awarded five research contracts valued at £6.2m to investigate building regulations.... more
(23 June 2003 16:14)

Worker dies after being struck by dumper truck
A worker has died after being struck by a dumper truck during excavation work on Miller's £100m Fremlin Walk Development in Maidstone, Kent. more
(23 June 2003 14:08)

Waverley development at risk as costs double
The rebuilding of Waverley station in Edinburgh could become the most expensive transport project in Scotland after it emerged that the price has.... more
(23 June 2003 12:35)

Bovis finds no evidence to back UCATT's Holyrood claims
Bovis has found "no evidence" to support claims by UCATT that the contractor's 50 subcontractors are abusing workers' rights on its £375m Holyrood.... more
(23 June 2003 12:24)

Constructionline launches two major initiatives
Constructionline has announced today (Monday) two significant developments in the service - a major joint initiative with the Construction Skills.... more
(23 June 2003 12:18)