Articles by Date : July 27 1998 - August 02 1998

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(29 July 1998 00:00)

NEWSBRIEF
costain in £15m double win Costain Construction has won two contracts worth a total of nearly £15 million. The largest is a £10.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

NEWSBRIEF
taywood wins £10m wastewater job Taylor Woodrow has been awarded contracts worth £10 million by Yorkshire Water to provide new.... more
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turner and townsend sets up pfi unit Construction and management consultant Turner and Townsend has launched a PFI unit. It will focus on rapid.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

REGIONAL SURVEY: Top 15 Region by region in June (£m)
London and the South East turned in double the amount of work of any other region, proving yet again that the workload boom is predominantly in the.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Costain and Ucatt in asbestos row
by James Atkinson A Ucatt safety representative was abruptly dismissed from Costain's Tesco site in Goodmayes, Essex at the end of last.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Council cash boost
Local authority housing stock to get £9.2bn repair and maintenance injection more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Industry's future is 'not so bright'
The prospects for the construction industry are "not so bright as they were three months ago," according to the Building Material Producers (BMP). .... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Contracts to be in public domain
Tough talking with main contractors as DETR pushes freedom of information more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Deliveries by 'flying crane'
Likened to a "flying crane", a 240m-long airship, filled with 350,000m3 helium and offering a carrying capacity of 160t, is on target to become a.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Axe set to fall on light rail projects
Lack of Government support could lead to majority of light rail schemes being cut more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Balfour Beatty rail renewal win
by James Atkinson Balfour Beatty has been awarded the contract for the plain line track renewals for Railtrack's southern zone. .... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

'Hybrid' PFI for the NHS
Delays and cost overruns to be borne by private sector in new build schemes more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

CTRL debt funding sought
by Carol Millett The Government is talking to a select group of major city debt consultants on how to finance the £3.7 billion.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Towards an "open culture"
As predicted in a previous Comment (8 July), construction has become one of the first industries to be directly affected by Government moves.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Cardiff stadium to finish early
Laing dismissed reports this week that it is running late on its £121 million Cardiff Millennium Stadium contract. The company insisted that.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Amec wins work worth £33.1m
Amec Construction has secured £33.1 million worth of new contracts, including a £13 million design and build contract for the.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

WS Atkins awarded £120m FM contract
WS Atkins has been awarded a £120 million four-year facilities management contract by the Employment Services. The award is one of the largest.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Lord Rogers' task force is urged to clear . . . - An obstacle to housing
Housebuilders say reforming the planning system is the key to improving performance and efficiency in that sector. Graham Ridout looks at the.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Late start for Durham complex
Some unforeseen difficulties in constructing a shopping complex in Durham have resulted in a one-month delay in the opening of the centre. A.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Boot in Scots council claim
Exclusive by Paul Donovan A disagreement between Henry Boot (Scotland) and Edinburgh City Council over the refurbishing of three blocks.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Arts schemes receive Lottery cash injection
Two arts schemes received a major boost last week when the Heritage Lottery Fund awarded a £23.9 million grant to the National Museums &.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Call for levy to fund safety
Eire's largest union wants a special safety force following a steep rise in site deaths more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

New West Midlands race rules introduced
Six West Midlands councils have agreed to a common standard and enforcement procedures to ensure racial equality when awarding contracts. .... more
(29 July 1998 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
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Honda chooses US firm Vanbolt
Honda surprised UK firms by its choice for the expansion of its Swindon plant more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

McAlpine's asbestos fine
Alfred McAlpine Homes North West has been fined £2,000 for failing to provide workers with a health and safety report regarding the risks of.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Terex boost for Pioneer
Pioneer's rental of a Terex 36-tonner sees production levels return to target more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Rammed earth skills make a comeback in UK housing
Taylor Woodrow Construction is looking to develop rammed earth techniques for use in domestic dwellings across the UK. The technique involves.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Building up hope
Survey predicts further growth in the building trade, but skills shortages are forecast too more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Case revenue rise
US construction and agricultural equipment giant Case Corporation posted operating earnings for the second quarter of £121 million, and net.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Correction: Manitou deal
We apologise for any embarrassment caused to Manitou (Site Lift) and HE Services in CJ's 28 May article "Handshakes for Millions" p48 when we.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Engine makers plan closer cooperation
The Swedish automative group Volvo and engine manufacturer Deutz have signed a letter of intent regarding plans to expand their present cooperation.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Clarification on former Shell site at Earley
In our report in the June 24 edition on the redevelopment of a former Shell UK site in Reading by Persimmon Homes, there were a number of claims.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Research report is independent
Dear Sir, I write in response to the article, 'Cement vs steel multi-storey row', published in the June 17 issue of Contract Journal. Far.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Specific specifying
Dear Sir, Re: 'Building on Victorian values' (CJ 8 July). A wry smile came to my face reading the quote of Mr Chris York project director.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

B&P set to float
Buyers poised as FM specialist with good PFI foothold goes to the market more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Hunnebeck aids Dresden church
Innovative scaffolding systems are used in the rebuilding of the Frauenkirche more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Build better perceptions
Many specialist contractors 'wouldn't get out of bed for the sort of returns that most main contractors operate on' more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

Tarmac bucks trend to come out on top
June saw a promising rise in new orders, with the private commercial sector providing most of the work, James Atkinson reports. more
(29 July 1998 00:00)

OUTLOOK - Reshaping the industry for the millennium
Positive reaction: It is encouraging to see the industry reacting positively to the recently published Egan Report Rethinking Construction. At the.... more
(29 July 1998 00:00)