Articles by Date : April 28 1997 - May 04 1997
McCarthy & Stone trebles profits
McCarthy & Stone, the specialist builder of retirement homes,
said it is encountering difficulties with the supply of specialist
labour.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
INBRIEF
Taking the UK by storm
Taurus Design of Horsham has introduced Stormcell - a French
modular water storage system - into the UK. It comprises a.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Trials show Atlantic has a water winner
Atlantic Plastics is claiming a winner in the form of its new INTEX
water connection system following the successful completion of
trials with.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
œ10m gap on Avon ring road
The future of the Avon ring road has been plunged into doubt by the
revelation that there is a œ10 million shortfall in funding
for the.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Cardiff is home for new consultancy
A new consultancy called ChandlerM&E has been formed in Cardiff
to provide mechanical and electrical cost advice and control.
The service.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Lawyer says launch on AIM
If you have a well-run family construction business, or one
specialising in housebuilding, and you want it to grow further then
you should go.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
INFROMTHECOLD?
Construction's union leaders have their fingers crossed for a Labour election victory. John D'Arcy surveys the prospects for a union movment.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Scottish housing fall viewed as a 'blip'
The February fall in Scottish house sale and prices was being
viewed as a temporary blip in a market after three months of
successive rises.
.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
British Steel breakthrough claim
British Steel is launching what it describes as the most
significant innovation in steel construction for more than 40
years.
The.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
BRE claims roads underspend has huge pollution side effect
Environmental pollution is a huge unexpected side effect of
underspending on road maintenance, according to the latest research
from the Building.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
New code to protect subcontractors
A new code of practice aimed at protecting subcontractors from
abuses such as multiple-round tendering, bid peddling and Dutch
auctioning was.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
PFI housing is mooted
Contractors could soon be called on to help develop Private Finance
Initiative schemes for the housing sector - no matter who forms the
next.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
CITB examines levy fears
The Construction Industry Training Board is examining whether the
Inland Revenue's clamp-down on self-employed workers in the
construction industry.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
INBRIEF
Two judgements in support of the construction industry have been
given by the House of Lords.
The House of Lords has supported a decision by.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Lords' decisions favour industry
image launch
The Construction Industry Board is to launch its Considerate
Constructors Scheme in July as part of a plan to improve the.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
McAlpine tight-lipped as Raine reveals bid talks
Alfred McAlpine's takeover bid for Raine Industries was unveiled
this week. The move follows discussions over several weeks since
Easter.
.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Plant blossoms in Paris sunshine
Intermat in Paris may not be as big as Bauma but it is still a
really good Continental show and an excellent barometer of what is
happening.
.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Lottery contracts in final straight
Two lottery funded contracts - Manchester City Art Gallery and
Somerset House in London - are down to a final shortlist of two
firms.
On the.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Payment problems set to persist
Cashflow problems could still plague the construction industry and
put subcontractors out of business despite the expected new payment
rules in the.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
INBRIEF
kvaerner
Kvaerner has joined with Boeing of the US to develop the world's
first offshore base for the US navy. The project, a 1,600m.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
œ100 million Metrolink extension job won by Altram consortium
The Altram (Manchester) consortium was last week confirmed as
winner of the concession to build and operate the œ100 million
Manchester.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Labour party urged to honour its PFI promise
National law firm Eversheds has called upon the Labour party to
honour its pledge to kick-start the faltering Private Finance
Initiative if it wins.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Latham slams Tory record - Sir Michael's five year plan
Sir Michael Latham outlined a manifesto for the industry over the
next five years and the five main areas the industry will need to
address:
.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Amec poised for œ150m job
Amec Construction has been selected as the preferred contractor to
design, manage and construct the new semiconductor manufacturing
facility for.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Bouygues back into profit
French construction giant Bouygues has got back into profit, making
œ70 million in 1996 after a record loss of œ310 million
the previous.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Luton to spend œ24m on facilities
Luton Airport is planning a œ24 million redevelopment of its
facilities.
Works include a new check-in area and facilities, expanded.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Trust's œ16m invite
United Bristol Healthcare NHS Trust is inviting tenders for a
œ16 million project for a dedicated children's hospital
building.
The.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
FIEC urges return of UK firms
The European Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) is ready to
welcome the UK back into the fold in order to gain support for its
fight to.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Dispute hits œ6 million project
Contractor John Sisk could face further delays on its troubled
œ6 million Parkside Community School contract in Cambridge
following an.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
HOT LINE
Willmott Dixon Management has secured a œ15m contract to build
a research and development facility for the American computer
company 3Com at.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Basic pay tops œ200
The basic wage for skilled craftsmen will soon top œ200 a week
for the first time.
New rates of pay, agreed by the Building and Allied.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Tenants form housing firm
Tenants in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets are among the first
in the country to form a non-profit making Local Housing Company.
The.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Private control licences won
The local authority stranglehold on building control has finally
been broken with the Department of the Environment's decision this
week to grant.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Leaching problems are pinpointed
Leaching problems from by-products used in road construction are
worst during construction or when surfaces are damaged, according
new findings.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Council issues panel fire standard
A fire protection standard for insulated panels has been published
by the Loss Prevention Council.
The standard, LPS 1220, focuses on passive.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
INBRIEF
concrete course
The British Cement Association is organising a two-day residential
course on the design of concrete foundations starting 20 May.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Northcroft pulled in at Tagus
Construction consultant and quantity surveyor, Northcroft, has been
appointed to work as joint venture technical adviser with Sir
Alexander Gibb.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Bovis scoops œ34m management contract
Bovis has scooped a œ34 million management contract to
construct the first phase of the œ125 million Earth Centre at
Doncaster. The.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Giant crossing takes shape
Spring is touching Scandinavia, slightly, and the prefabricated
elements for the Oresund Crossing are starting to emerge from their
dens and move.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)
Maxwell Stewart's first profits
Maxwell Stewart, the mechanical and electrical specialist, has made
its first profit of œ220,000 before tax.
Robert Stewart is delighted.... more
(30 April 1997 00:00)