Articles by Date : August 25 1997 - August 31 1997
Culverts probed
British Waterways is investigating culverts that run beneath the
canal system throughout the north west as part of renovation
programme.
The.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Into receivership
Debts of œ1.5 million have pushed Sussex contractor GE Martin
(Building) into administrative receivership.
Geoff Rhodes, receiver, who.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Safety vest out
Costalt Safety & Protection has launched a new budget work vest
aimed at the construction and offshore engineering
industries.
The vest is.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Get a global solution
Geoff Brewer of Brewer Consulting examines the pleading of global claims and the difficulties which can arise more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
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 Data.
EASTERN
Bassingbourne barracks
Work: Barracks
Location: Bassingbourne/ Royston/Herts
Value: œ2m
Type:.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
LFC academy
Liverpool Football Club has announced its intention to construct a
œ12 million Soccer Academy on a 22ha at Kirkby.
Subject to funding.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
East Mids bids
East Midlands International Airport has invited contractors to
register interest in œ25 million worth of runway improvement
work.
The.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Subsidence rises
The combination of dry weather and a booming housing market has led
to a jump in subsidence based insurance claims.
The latest figures from.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Builder's insurance
A new insurance scheme for self-employed builders has been launched
to cover injuries on and off site.
The Rapid/Cash Accident Insurance.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
BNRR eco challenge
The recently approved Birmingham Northern Relief Road (BNRR) could
come under investigation again because of legal challenge from an
environmental.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Kvaerner wins œ60m of City build
Kvaerner Trollope & Colls has won three contracts in London
worth more than œ60 million.
It has a œ22 million contract beginning.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Balfour heads D&B list
Construction boss expects further climb in revenue as more PFI projects go on site more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
œ120m Hanson boost
Hanson, the construction-based rump left after February's demerger
of the former conglomerate, lifted its operating profit by nine per
cent to.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Taywood re-furb
Taylor Woodrow Management has been appointed management contractor
for the œ34 million redevelopment of Paddington Station.
The scheme.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Construction tops latest activity levels
The construction industry and its suppliers enjoyed the strongest
sales and activity levels out of all industry sectors during the
second quarter..... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
œ250m goes west
A œ250 million business park is on the cards for the Plymouth
area.
Architect Holder Mathias Alcock has designed the masterplan.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Leigh leisure plan
Moorfield submits application for Lancs cinema, hotel, leisure complex more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Former plant company boss may face charge
The former md of plant company Butler Powered Access could face
charges of corporate manslaughter after a BBC lighting technician
fell to his death.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Laser measures in seconds
A new hand-held laser distance measuring instrument has been
launched by Fisco Products.
The Disto Basic projects a red dot on a target and.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Agency PAYE move backed
Federation of Master Builders says changes will create a more even playing field more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Kvaerner says construction will be 'major trading arm'
Far from pulling out of construction because of ongoing losses,
construction is set to become Kvaerner's major trading arm within
five years, said.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Floor wars over?
"The cost of a structure is low compared to its services" says flooring contractor more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Modular doubts
The "pre-fab" image hurts, but new research may modernise UK views more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Ingersoll-Rand unveils new range
Ingersoll-Rand has launched a new range of small, high pressure
portable compressors to meet a wide range of applications,
particularly those in.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Britcom expands to meet surge in export enquiries despite strong pound
International used truck and construction equipment exporter
Britcom has acquired an additional site near its current operation
to meet the surge.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Equipment sales look set to falter
European market predicted to suffer further decline this year while UK shows slight rise more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Brandon static at œ895,000
Brandon Hire reported static interim pre-tax profits of
œ895,000 for the half year to June 30. But turnover and
operating profit showed a.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Learning how to... - Look after the subcontractors
The decline in the profitability of subcontractors could be halted - if main contractors took a longer term view and built better business.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Germans claim œ2.5m for Dome
œ2.5 million damages sought as Anglo-American bidders win roof deal more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
New guidelines for partnering
EC Harris has launched a system of guidelines to help beat the
"veneer" of partnering that construction industry is
employing.
Paul Barry, a.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Thousands desert Britain
Workers head back to Ireland's booming economy after Government campaign more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Brum rail plans
High speed rail line along motorways could cut journey time to 35 minutes more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Advisor welcomed
Key players in construction have welcomed Labour MP Claire Curtis
Thomas's call for recognition of the national contribution it makes
by setting up.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Scottish dialogue
The Scottish Office has published a consultation paper of The
Scheme for Construction Contracts (Scotland) and the deadline for
replies is 14.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Is Design & Build... - THEWAYFORWARD?
Design and Build's market share is growing as the construction market takes off. John Leitch investigates its increasing popularity. more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Business and Information technology: change or perish
Journey of change: It is now nearly four years since we started
construction's journey of change with the work of Sir Michael
Latham. What.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
How the industry sees the future of Design & Build
Where is Design & Build going in the next 12 months?
Harvey Davis, business development, Bovis: "I see it remaining
consistent. For the.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
EDITORIAL COMMENT
A real chance to get back on track more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Group 4 manages entry to refinery by turnstile
Access system by card reader gives security and doubles as headcounter more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Mott v MOD talks fail
Attempts to use mediation to resolve a œ10 million claims
battle between Mott MacDonald and the Ministry of Defence have
failed, it emerged.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Heathrow tunnel costs BAA and Balfour œ52m
The Heathrow Express tunnel collapse has burnt a œ52 million
hole in the profits of developer BAA and contractor Balfour Beatty
(BB) on the.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
NEWSBRIEF
currie and brown to monitor 2000 costs
Currie and Brown has been appointed independent cost auditor by the
New Millennium Experience Company..... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Rawlings calls in the receivers
Troubled group blames œ700,000 Manchester Airport contract shortfall more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
Tarmac snubs conciliation plan
Tarmac has refused to meet the National Conciliation Panel tomorrow
to explain why it plans to take 600 road surfacing workers out of
the National.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)
œ70,000 a day hit for consortium
A consortium involved in Ireland's biggest civil engineering
contract - the œ67m tunnel under the River Lee in Cork -
warned that it is losing.... more
(27 August 1997 00:00)