Articles by Date : October 25 1999 - October 31 1999

More on the books
B&CE report reveals trend towards direct employment is gaining more momentum more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Medium-sized firms wary of IT investments
by Tim Wood Medium-sized construction companies still have doubts over investing in information technology even though the Egan.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

NEWSBRIEF
Countryside properties to develop in essex Countryside Properties, the residential and commercial property developer, has bought 192ha at.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Try keen for role in prime contracting
Calverley looks for new philosophy to spread to contracts in £10-25m band more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Clugston hit by payment rows
Exclusive by Michael Gordon Two subcontractors are claiming that main contractor Clugston Construction owes them significant sums on the.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Ucatt steps up holiday pay claim
by Michael Gordon Ucatt stepped up its campaign over holiday pay when union officials lobbied a health and safety meeting organised by.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Alpha Plant in smear campaign
Hoax letter sent to press claiming Alpha had gone into liquidation more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Laing in 2-year plant deal
Ashtead, Hewden Stuart, Gap and Speedy Hire chosen because of 'similar culture' more
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Talking heads - Érelax
Do you think senior executives are working too hard and are too stressed these days? more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Responsibility of defects
Geoff Brewer of Brewer Consulting considers the problem of building defects in a design and build procurement more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Welsh police consider PFI
The North Wales Police Authority, based at Colwyn Bay, is considering a private finance initiative project to provide it with new facilities at.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Shortlists out for PFI hospitals
by James Atkinson NHS Trusts at Hexham in Northumbria and Doncaster have now selected final shortlists for their PFI hospital schemes,.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

... and celebrates record worldwide sales
Gui Keuppens, Bobcat Europe MD and Bobcat company vice president told a gathering of international press that sales had doubled worldwide in the.... more
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NEWSBRIEF
Franklin & Andrews wins Hong Kong rail role Franklin & Andrews has won a key role in the £1.2 billion expansion of the.... more
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The week in quotes
"Price is never the first criterion. It's more about quality and their ability to meet the programme commitments." John Hill, senior projects.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Government opposes EU decision to lower VAT rates on housing repairs
The Government has refused to take advantage of a decision by the EU Council of Ministers, allowing member states to charge lower VAT rates on the.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

The cost of a life in construction
Everyone who travels by public transport is used to seeing building workers getting to and from site. In the morning, passengers are confronted by.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Back bites
No fooling Kilfoyle Defence minister Peter Kilfoyle recently visited the Laing site at Wattisham to see for himself the progress being made on.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Design and build group cool over MoD proposal
Defence minister challenges Foundation to change current procurement methods more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

No pre-Part M race by housebuilders
Positive industry response to make houses more accessible for the disabled more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Amec bids alone for BT project
by Kathy Watson Amec appears the only company prepared to go it alone among the shortlisted firms in the bidding round for BT's project.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Managers face high stress
Research reveals construction managers concerned about lack of balance in lives more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

NEWSBRIEF
SHEFFIELD SET TO AXE 77 JOBS Sheffield City Council is poised to axe 55 staff from its construction and building services department, together.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Private cash for railways
Rail authority to launch proposals to boost passenger and freight capacity more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Railtrack promises initiative to improve policy
by Kathy Watson Railtrack is promising a major supply chain management initiative to overcome deficiencies in its dealings with.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Gammon wins £39m contracts
Gammon Construction, Kvaerner's Hong Kong-based subsidiary, has secured a £25 million contract to construct a 21-storey residential block for.... more
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Contractors look to improve performance in three areas
The eight medium-sized contractors participating in the National Contractors Federation's benchmarking club have revealed that they are looking to.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Two firms fined £55k after HSEinquiry
Two firms have been fined a total of £55,000, with £30,000 costs, following an investigation into the demolition of wards and link.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

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Bobcat unveils new models
The 864 compact tracked loader was the star of the show more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Stockley sued for £72k non-payment - Stockley sued for £72k non-payment
by Michael Gordon Concrete contractor Construction Solutions is claiming £72,000 against civil engineering contractor Stockley.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Five new Cats - it's official
Launched at the finals of the Cat European Operator Challenge more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Councils release schools PFI lists
Jarvis is in the running for three education projects about to issue tender invitations more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Housebuilders see profits climb
Prowting, the housebuilder, lifted its interim pre-tax profits to £9.7 million (£8.6 million). Steve Rosier, MD, said Prowting was on.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

CPA has reported Inland Revenue for unfair terms
Exclusive by Tim Wood The Construction Plant-hire Association has reported the Inland Revenue to the Office of Fair Trading for what it claims.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

R McAlpine/WS Atkins win Colchester PFI
The RMPA Services consortium of Sir Robert McAlpine, Gardner Merchant (Primary Management Defence Services) and WS Atkins consortium is preferred.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Holiday pay opt out was illegal
by John d'Arcy A Bedford employment tribunal has unanimously ruled that a contractor broke the law when it sought to write a holiday.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Work winners this week
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
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Site praised for 'luxury' facilities
Mace is keeping workers motivated by providing toilets, showers and canteen more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

What to do - When the City turns nasty
The City doesn't like construction and institutional investors are shunning medium-sized companies. So, is it worth seeking a listing on the.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Transco invites bids for south zone contracts
by Kathy Watson Gas distributor Transco has announced the final tranche of its £1 billion repair and maintenance and connections.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

Industry tackles waste issue
by Kathy Watson Cardiff University is offering small- and medium-sized companies the chance to save money by cutting their waste. .... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)

No offers for Stewart Group
Exclusive by Michael Gordon Ernst and Young, the receiver appointed to Merseyside-based R Stewart Group which collapsed with debts.... more
(27 October 1999 00:00)