Articles by Date : October 26 1998 - November 01 1998
Sophisticated software - a must for accurate tendering
To tender accurately on the basis of a schedule of rates where a
client may list 2,500 prices, sophisticated software is a must,
said Terry.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Payment entitlement
Geoff Brewer of Brewer Consulting considers entitlement to stage payments following rescission of contract more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Rako is mixing it
A new string to Rako's bow - a range of French-built concrete and mortar mixers more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
NEWSBRIEF
MARLEY SELLS SUBSIDIARY for £3.6M
Marley has sold its Australian plastics division Improdex Pty for
A$9.6 million (£3.6 million). The.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Stadium costs leap £20m
by John Leitch
Laing Civil Engineering's cost overruns on its Millennium Stadium
project in Cardiff are "in excess of £20 million." .... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
NEWSBRIEF
BALFOUR SIGNS FOR £80 MILLION
Balfour Beatty has signed a contract with developer MEPC for the
£80 million redevelopment of the.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Where there's muck there's wasted brass
Exclusive by David Nunn
A major productivity study will reveal that inefficient practices
added 10 per cent to the cost of work on a.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
l £4bn of new schemes l New worker consultation l Extension of PFI - 30 PFI schemes get the go-ahead
Staff and unions to be kept informed of transfers of assets during PFI tendering more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
'War of attrition' claim prompts inquiry on JLE
Bonus cut threat over 48-hour week opt-out sparks one-day wildcat strike more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
The Design Build Foundation is looking to expand beyond D&B byÉ - Breaking down barriers
Integrating design and construction is seen as the way to meeting the goals of the Egan report. Graham Ridout looks at the steps being taken.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
A McAlpine aims for shed market
Exclusive by David Nunn
Alfred McAlpine has begun a major supply chain management
initiative aimed at securing market leadership in.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Costain JV nets hotel
by James Atkinson
A Costain/Skanska joint venture is negotiating a contract to
undertake a £35 million refurbishment of the Great.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Shifting the risk of PFI
By Carol Millett
Government departments are using the new accounting standards rules
on PFI projects as a lever to shift increasing risk.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Subcontracting protestors jailed
The jailing of two pickets by a Dublin court has sparked a wave of protest more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Spa project
Ernest Ireland Construction has been selected by Bournemouth
Borough Council for a £50 million project to redevelop
Boscombe Spa's seafront..... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
NEWSBRIEF
hsbc headquarters' building commences
Construction will begin early in 1999 of HSBC Holdings' new
101,200m2 headquarters building, following.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Laing's maternity delivery
John Laing Construction has won a £37 million contract to
design and build two new buildings at Glasgow Royal Infirmary
housing a maternity.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Hall nets £47m deals
Matthew Hall, part of the Amec Group, has won two contracts worth a
total of £47 million, including a £35 million contract
for mechanical.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Heery pulls off bank job
Heery International, the management arm of Balfour Beatty, has won
a £19 million construction management contract to refurbish
offices in the.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Surveyors attack brownfield advice
by Kathy Watson
New contaminated land guidelines produced by the Kent area office
of the Environment Agency have triggered protests from.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Creating profits in the public sphere
The scope of the PFI is to be widened to encourage Government
departments and agencies to make better use of their assets by
engaging in commercial.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Fat lady singing for masonry firm
The masonry firm currently working on the Royal Opera House and on
a Kvaerner job in Great Marlborough St, London, has gone into
receivership.
.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
APC's creditors join the queue
M74 blamed for APC's demise, as contractor 'owed' £4.8m more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
TEL risk predictor
The system predicts life of reinforced concrete, based on chosen specification more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
90-plus jobs at risk in Atlas Copco reshuffle
Around 91 jobs will be lost during Atlas Copco's restructuring of
its electric tools operations. Production of its electric hammers
is to be moved.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Safety from SGB and HSS
SGB Youngman joined forces with HSS Hire Shops to offer safety
training seminars in support of European Week for Safety and Health
last week.
.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
PAYE training levy to rise by 30%
by John d'Arcy
The Construction Industry Training Board has agreed on an increase
of just over 30 per cent in the PAYE levy rate for next.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Record results for Bellway - NEWSBRIEF
Bellway posted profits of £61 million, but completions were poor due to lengthy delays obtaining planning permission more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Road scheme remains 'lawful'
by Kathy Watson
Promoters of the Birmingham Northern Relief Road overcame the last
legal obstacle to its construction last week when opponents.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Wescol in 'best position'
With an order book worth £40 million, Wescol expects no downturn in demand more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Millennium delay - Liverpool's National Discovery Park project will not complete until 2001
Liverpool's National Discovery Park project will not complete until 2001 more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Compact from Conjet
Swedish manufacturer Conjet AB's latest machine to join its range
of high pressure water jetting equipment is the compact Conjet
Robot 302.
.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Site workers can 'up performance'
Site operatives are often best placed to comment on how
construction can improve its performance and there should be more
involvement at site level.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Vibroplant to offer one-stop shop training
by Fiona Kingston
Vibroplant's Groundforce Safety Services Division and Mines Rescue
Service have signed a partnership deal to offer a.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Site relations threatened
Unions warn that 'shaky' new national agreement will endanger performance more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Clawback claim to be set for December
An industrial tribunal claim against Clugston alleging unlawful
deduction from wages is set be heard in Leeds in early
December.
The case is.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Civil engineers 'corrupt'
A new book condemns the industry as hypocritical, sexist and fraudulent more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Networking for everyones advantage
Lessons: We have just hosted our first event under the IUKE (Inside
UK Enterprise) construction programme, which began last month.
Other sectors.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
What Rover's troubles mean to us
While construction is forever being told to emulate the car
industry, that advice looks less attractive this week as Rover's
plight and the.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
Four bidders left
£50m Scottish Parliament bidders down to four with demolition as separate deal more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
ON-SITE
The Millennium Experience: Experience the Dome in 3D
Content: HHHHI Ease of use: HHHHI
This site is both.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)
GBM plans expansion following £4 million investment from 3i
General Building and Maintenance plans rapid expansion as a result
of venture capital group 3i making a £4 million
investment.
3i has.... more
(28 October 1998 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
(28 October 1998 00:00)
NG Bailey - cautiously confident
Aiming to double its turnover to £500 million over the next five years, with negotiated and partnering work a preferred option to open.... more
(28 October 1998 00:00)