Articles by Date : March 27 2006 - April 02 2006
Gleeson to focus on regeneration
Gleeson will sell off its engineering division, Concrete Repairs Limited (CRL) and non-housing PFI investments to concentrate on regeneration. .... more
(31 March 2006 08:30)
Wembley: more good news for Cardiff
Multiplex is aiming for substantial completion of its work on Wembley Stadium by the end of June. However, no exact completion date has been.... more
(31 March 2006 08:00)
Transport boards scalp major road schemes
Over half of the Highways Agency’s (HA) major road schemes that were awaiting regional approval from local transport boards have been shelved. more
(31 March 2006 08:00)
Training Award 2006
The Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards 2006 TRAINING AWARD 2006 Entries are welcome from contractors, specialists,.... more
(30 March 2006 15:29)
The Silver Helmet Award 2006
The Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards 2006 THE SILVER HELMET AWARD FOR SAFETY 2006 Presented annually to the company.... more
(30 March 2006 15:22)
Specialist Contractor of the Year Award 2006
The Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards 2006 SPECIALIST CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD Entries are encouraged from companies.... more
(30 March 2006 15:02)
PPP PFI Award 2006
The Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards 2006 PPP/PFI AWARD Entries are welcomed from PPP/PFI clients, contractors,.... more
(30 March 2006 14:57)
Plant Hirer of the Year Award 2006
The Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards 2006 PLANT HIRER OF THE YEAR AWARD Entries are welcome from large and small plant.... more
(30 March 2006 14:52)
Long Term Partnering Award 2006
The Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards 2006 LONG-TERM PARTNERING AWARD This joint award is open to any organisations.... more
(30 March 2006 14:47)
IT Award 2006
The Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards 2006 IT AWARD Judged by a specialist IT panel, this award is for any company in.... more
(30 March 2006 14:39)
Diversity Award 2006
The Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards 2006 DIVERSITY AWARD Designed to reflect the current and potential contribution to.... more
(30 March 2006 14:33)
Demolition Contractor of the Year Award 2006
The Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards 2006 DEMOLITION CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD This award is open to all demolition.... more
(30 March 2006 14:29)
Construction Product Manufacturer of the Year Award 2006
The Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards 2006 CONSTRUCTION PRODUCT MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR AWARD Entrants hoping to win.... more
(30 March 2006 14:21)
Client of the Year Award 2006
The Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards 2006 CLIENT OF THE YEAR AWARD Clients may nominate themselves or be put forward by.... more
(30 March 2006 14:15)
SME Contractor of the Year Award 2006
The Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards 2006 SME CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD Open to general contractors that have fewer.... more
(30 March 2006 14:11)
Regional Contractor of the Year Award 2006
The Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards 2006 REGIONAL CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD This category is for civil engineering.... more
(30 March 2006 14:04)
MBSW launches distance-learning construction MBA
Manchester Business School Worldwide (MBSW) has launched a unique distance-learning MBA for construction executives, with half of the students from.... more
(30 March 2006 12:32)
Major Contractor of the Year Award 2006
The Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards 2006
MAJOR CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD
This category is for civil.... more
(30 March 2006 12:20)
Editor's comment: Why Brown is anything but green
In last week's Budget the Chancellor was content to carry on applying 17.5% VAT to building repair and improvement work. With much of Britain’s.... more
(30 March 2006 11:36)
No resolution yet for Wembley steelworker redundancies
No resolution appears to be in sight for the 200 subcontractors working on the £757m Wembley Stadium project who were issued with redundancy notices.... more
(30 March 2006 11:30)
Birmingham relief road approved
A £49m relief road in south Birmingham has been given the green light to go out to tender. more
(30 March 2006 09:20)
Record times for NMC
North Midland Construction (NMC) has reported a record year, both for turnover and profitability. more
(30 March 2006 09:00)
Arup software provides supply chain link-up
Arup has launched software to involve the supply chain in the construction process. Alongside Gehry Technologies and software firm CenitDesktop, the.... more
(29 March 2006 22:00)
Logistics centre targets social housing partners
Social housing contractors are shying away from innovative methods for procuring materials, claimed Gary Sullivan, managing director of logistics.... more
(29 March 2006 18:00)
Genset pump gets silent treatment
Genset has applied the technology that was used in the manufacture of its super-silenced generators to develop a new, quieter, engine-powered water.... more
(29 March 2006 18:00)
Styles & Wood ready to float
Styles & Wood’s (S&W) plan to float on the Stock Exchange has firmed up and the date is likely to be within the next 12 months – early 2007 at the.... more
(29 March 2006 15:00)
Platform Co buys 70 JCB telehandlers
Powered-access specialist the Platform Company has branched out into telehandler hire with the purchase of 70 new JCB machines. more
(29 March 2006 15:00)
HSE proposes rethink on transport accidents
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) is to put proposals to tackle workplace transport accidents that are designed to “change the culture of.... more
(29 March 2006 15:00)
Contractors invited to bid for £2bn academy schools framework deal
Contractors are being invited to bid for a four-year £1.2bn to £2bn framework deal to deliver the government's controversial academy schools.... more
(29 March 2006 14:00)
Balfour switched on to Derby streetlights PFI
Derby City Council has turned the spotlight on Balfour Beatty for a PFI streetlighting deal worth at least £32m. more
(29 March 2006 14:00)
Proposals on training funds
Employers in the building services engineering sector are hoping to come forward early next autumn with firm proposals for a new system for funding.... more
(29 March 2006 14:00)
Bramall and FDG ready for work on Lancs housing job
Two outfits start work next month on an £80m housing deal in Lancashire. more
(29 March 2006 14:00)
Deals done
Speedy Hire has extended its range of equipment for working at height with a £2.67m investment in Youngman’s BoSS access tower system. The system,.... more
(29 March 2006 14:00)
Jabsco designs a submersible refuelling pump
Jabsco has developed a sub- mersible diesel refuelling pump for the on-site refuelling market to replace traditional sliding vane pumps. more
(29 March 2006 14:00)
KBR withdrawn from £250m Irish roads PPP
Halliburton has withdrawn Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR) from the Direct Route consortium that was last week named preferred tenderer for the £250m N7.... more
(29 March 2006 14:00)
Mears predicts profitable future
The opportunities ahead for Mears, the support services group, have been described as “the greatest ever” by its chairman Bob Holt. more
(29 March 2006 13:00)
In brief
JCB has appointed Matthew Taylor as managing director of JCB Sales. He was previously managing director of Land Rover and takes over from Francoise.... more
(29 March 2006 13:00)
Terex Compact appoints two Scots dealers
Terex Compact has announced two new Scottish dealers for its range of backhoes, site dumpers and compaction equipment. more
(29 March 2006 13:00)
Vibration tests reveal operator fluctuations
Hand-arm vibration levels can vary as much as 50% depending on the operator, according to Dr Andrew Rimell, research associate at Loughborough.... more
(29 March 2006 13:00)
Miller UK launches mini quick coupler
Miller UK has launched a range of quick couplers and buckets to suit mini excavators. The new Mini range comprises five couplers suited to 1t, 2t,.... more
(29 March 2006 13:00)
Understanding the new Building Regulations
Still in the dark about the new regs? CJ finds out the essentials from Alan Herbert, managing director of risk management consultants National.... more
(29 March 2006 13:00)
Time is of the essence in the building trade
A builder who turns up on time is more important than one who finishes on time or to budget, according to a survey of customers by the Federation of.... more
(29 March 2006 13:00)
In brief
The team of Vinci Construction Grand Projets and Morgan Est has been confirmed by the Scottish Executive for the £100m D&B contract for the.... more
(29 March 2006 12:00)
No reprieve against the rising costs of materials
Last week’s Budget failed to ease the pressure on the cost of materials. more
(29 March 2006 12:00)
Delay analysis techniques
My first article on delay analysis (CJ 1 March) emphasised the importance of establishing that an event falls on the critical path of a project in.... more
(29 March 2006 12:00)
AccordMP off the mark with Area 1 MAC deal
A new company jointly owned by contractor Accord and consultant Mouchel Parkman has notched up its first highways maintenance win – the Highways.... more
(29 March 2006 12:00)
Seven to share £100m Catalyst housing deal
Seven firms have been selected for housing work, mainly in west London, and worth more than £100m. more
(29 March 2006 12:00)
In brief
Rooff has been named main contractor for a £7.1m Coin Street Community Builders scheme in south London. The Stamford Street Neighbourhood Centre.... more
(29 March 2006 12:00)
Condoms, not building, favoured by Chancellor
A boring Budget it might have been last week, but industry associations still found matters to debate, particularly in what Gordon Brown didn’t.... more
(29 March 2006 11:00)
Wembley sewers “absolutely not an issue”
Problems with the sewer pipes at the new Wembley Stadium will not delay its opening, Multiplex insisted this week. more
(29 March 2006 11:00)