Articles by Date : September 28 1998 - October 04 1998
Building up standards
Three employees from Berkeley Homes (Kent) have won National house
Building Council Pride in the Job awards. The awards encourage and
reward high.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Who takes the blame for structural problems?
Geoff Brewer of Brewer Consulting explains proportional responsibility more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Winning more overseas work demands . . . - New acts of union
An ICE report has renewed debate on how UK construction can win more overseas work. Are technology and new-style partnerships the answers?.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Mandatory registration sought
The CITB is considering putting a case to the Government for the
mandatory registration of contractors as a means of curbing levy
evasion.
.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Floating piers scheme for Thames
London River Services is seeking tenderers for a £4 million
scheme to construct and install two complete floating pontoon-type
river piers on.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Planning granted for office site
Berkeley Commercial Developments has been granted planning
permission for 21,160m2 of new office space at the 14ha Royal
Pavilion site in.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
NEWSBRIEF
North east builder jailed FOR 15 MONTHS
Roy Rollinson, a 63-year-old builder from Thornaby-on-Tees, was
sentenced to 15 months imprisonment at.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
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(30 September 1998 00:00)
NEWSBRIEF
wimpey announces heir apparent
Housebuilder George Wimpey has appointed John Robinson as a
non-executive board director and given him the role.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Support services boost construction
Tarmac Construction Services lifted its margin from 0.9 to 1.4 per
cent, a turnover of £880 million (£830 million) producing
an operating.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
NEWSBRIEF
bucknall austin goes to wembley
Bucknall Austin has been appointed cost advisor by the English
Sports Council for the £320 million scheme.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Training shop goes on-line
TOPIC offers access via the internet to database listing more than 200 trainers more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
SEC scoops up safety awards
Southern Electric Contracting (SEC)'s reputation for high standards
of safety has been underpinned by winning two coveted safety
awards.
The.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Comprehensive guide from CITB
Construction employers can find out how to implement training as
part of their work with help from a new guide developed by the
Construction.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Safety video aims to shock steelworkers
Good practice saves lives is the key message of a new video on
safety for steel erectors produced by BNFL and the Sellafield
construction.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Millennium events plan for construction
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has asked senior contractors to
draw up proposals to hold a month-long millennium celebration of
the.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
MoD revamp slashes contractors by 90%
Exclusive by David Nunn
The Ministry of Defence is to undertake a massive overhaul of its
procurement methods that will place its.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Stitching problem delays Parliamentary building
by John Leitch
The £250 million new Parliamentary building has been hit by a
concrete stitching problem which has extended delays,.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Plant hirers slam HSE for not understanding ROPS regulations
by Keren Sall
The Health and Safety Executive has been slammed by plant hirers
for being inept, slow at decision making and having a lack.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
JLE in walk-out threat
First shots in Working Time Regulations battle sees struggle over 48-hour opt-out more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Rejected Greenwich dome roof firm intends to pursue its claim
Exclusive by Michael Gordon
The German construction firm, Koch Hightex, has warned that it
intends to vigorously pursue its claim for.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Ucatt: 'bias in temp proposals'
Union sees corporate pressure as laws propose agencies responsible for temps more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Minister rejects holiday pay plea
Ian McCartney, Under Secretary of State at the Department of Trade,
has turned down a fresh plea from contractors for exemption from
the holiday.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Poor planning results in house price rises
Bottlenecks in the planning system as a result of poor
administration, are pushing up house prices and helping
housebuilders improve their profit.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Top firms 'failed to invest'
by John d'Arcy
Recent research among Britain's top 50 contractors has found that
the training function of many large firms shrank during.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
EU man bung allegation
Irish EU Commissioner denies taking cheque to 'smooth' planning application more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
NEWSBRIEF
3i leads pipeline firm buy-out
Derby-based contractor McLoughlin Pipelines (MLP) has been acquired
in an institutional buy-out led by venture.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Costs set to rocket after JLE shake-up
Bechtel takes over JLE project to ensure completion in time for the millennium more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Scottish widow denied
by Paul Donovan
Scottish widow Karen Stupart is being denied compensation for the
death of her husband because of "non-disclosure.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
HSE to look at ROPSlaw
The uproar caused by recent revelations that plant hirers will have
to comply with Euro legislation is forcing the Health and Safety
Executive to.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
NEWSBRIEF
New Jarvis company appoints MD
Jarvis has appointed Alan Beeson as managing director to head up
its newly formed facilities management.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Raynsford launches two new initiatives
Construction minister Nick Raynsford has launched two new
sustainable construction initiatives, BREEAM '98 for Offices and
The Green Guide to.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
WS Atkins: 'Does not lead race for Bovis'
Talk that WS Atkins is front-runner to take over Bovis Construction
was given short shrift this week by Ross MacMillan, analyst with
stockbroker.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
ECA offers members new debt collecting service
The Electrical Contractors Association has joined up with solicitor
Greenwoods to provide a debt recovery service for its
members.
The ECA is.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
DPM makers protest over imports
The manufacturers of damp-proof membranes (DPM) are protesting
about the dangers of imported low-grade materials that will
undermine standards in.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Cheaper PFI but risk to innovation
Industry reacts to new Treasury guidelines to standardise PFI contracts more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Cimolai and Laing legal dispute fuels stadium delay speculation
Exclusive by Carol Millett
Italian steel fabricator Cimolai is in a legal battle with main
contractor Laing on the £120 million.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Managers attitudes over health and safety slated
Britain's business managers have been criticised over their
attitudes towards safety and environmental issues. A survey of over
2,000 major firms.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
BRF believes Euro white paper holds congestion answer
The British Roads Federation believes that the recommendations of
the European Commission Transport White Paper are more likely to
bring reductions.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Prescott threat to water firms
The new demands placed on the water companies by Deputy Prime
Minister John Prescott could lead to reduced profit margins for
construction.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
JCT blunder may cost property developers
by Richard Gerrard
Lawyers are warning property developers that an error in a standard
contract could force them to put building defects.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Housing shortfall highlighted
by Michael Gordon
Stringent planning policies and a lack of public spending was
blamed for the shortage of affordable housing, according.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
CPO change plea
Compulsory Purchase Order changes would help achieve brownfield targets more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Ex-dome company calls in receivers
Exclusive by Michael Gordon
The German firm Koch Hightex, which is suing the main contractor
for the Millennium Dome after losing the.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Crushed by a lift
Labourer caught between lift and shaft despite warnings it was unsafe to use more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Safety breach closes site
Irish High Court has stopped work at a Dublin site, following HSA inspections more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
NASC hits back at HSE
HSE criticises scaffolding contractors' proficiency following site inspections more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
Dispute over Stonehenge tunnel
Prime Minister Tony Blair has told archaeologists that a proposal
for a £300 million 5km-long tunnel running deeply below
ground, to divert.... more
(30 September 1998 00:00)
CITB levy to stay on pay
Levies on contract, turnover or materials value rejected, threshold may be lowered more
(30 September 1998 00:00)