Articles by Date : October 28 2002 - November 03 2002

Amec Services fined £37k for flood death
Amec Services and AMS No-Dig were fined a total of £45,000 at Luton Crown Court today following a Health & Safety Executive (HSE) investigation into.... more
(01 November 2002 17:34)

Industry hits back at Prescott slurs
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has accused John Prescott of using the construction industry as a scapegoat for the country’s social.... more
(01 November 2002 14:20)

Denne calls in the Bill
Kent-based Denne Construction has improved its delivery performance after the local police surveyed its clients - at its request. more
(31 October 2002 16:54)

Specialists slam subcontract form used by Gleeson
The Confederation of Construction Specialists (CCS) has slammed a non-standard contract issued by Gleeson and warned its members to "use their heads".... more
(31 October 2002 16:53)

Government fails to hit industry targets
The government is failing to deliver on promises and is badly behind schedule in some areas. That is the message from the Construction Products.... more
(31 October 2002 16:51)

Brickies' wages hurt McInerney
Asbestos traces have been found in 14 more Bradford schools that Bovis Lend Lease has been upgrading as part of its £186m schools reorganisation.... more
(31 October 2002 16:50)

More asbestos in Bradford schools
Asbestos traces have been found in 14 more Bradford schools that Bovis Lend Lease has been upgrading as part of its £186m schools reorganisation.... more
(31 October 2002 16:48)

Shepherd all alone as Serco turns down LIFT
Serco, the international facilities management and outsourcing company, has pulled out of bidding for NHS LIFT public private partnerships, despite.... more
(31 October 2002 16:45)

Local firms to get training for ProCure 21
NHS Estates is to launch a training programme for local suppliers wanting to become supply chain partners in its national ProCure 21 programme. more
(31 October 2002 16:44)

MoD revamps London sites
A major investment and restructuring programme for London's Defence Estate was unveiled yesterday by defence minister Dr Lewis Moonie. more
(31 October 2002 16:44)

US problems put Baldwins in receivership
UK crane hire specialist Baldwins Industrial Services went into administrative receivership on Monday afternoon and the business is up for sale. more
(31 October 2002 16:43)

Jarvis warns of 35 jobs at risk
Jarvis has identified 35 jobs at risk within its accommodation services division following a business management review. Each member of staff.... more
(31 October 2002 16:42)

Strategic Forum makes promise to the industry
New Strategic Forum chairman Peter Rogers has promised "openness and fairness" to the industry when the body meets on 4 November. more
(31 October 2002 16:41)

Customs & Excise to launch red diesel crackdown
Customs & Excise is to launch a crackdown on the use of red diesel in road going vehicles. Such offences cost the Exchequer an estimated £450m in.... more
(31 October 2002 16:40)

Clients not ready for e-advertising
Contractors could face increasing delays in viewing forthcoming public sector work online as no UK public clients are prepared for the switch to the.... more
(31 October 2002 16:39)

Amey attracts potential bidders
A take-over bid for Amey is now "very possible", said the head of the fund management team that snapped up a further 12% of shares in the struggling.... more
(31 October 2002 16:38)

Bett Brothers profits leap by a massive 70%
Bett Brothers posted a 70% hike in full year profits today (Thursday) before revealing that its forward sales have provided a strong start to the new.... more
(31 October 2002 16:26)

Firms fined £90k after worker severely burnt
GT Railway Maintenance Ltd (GTRM) and Construction Services South East were today (Wednesday) fined a total of £90,000 following an investigation.... more
(30 October 2002 16:03)

Strategic Forum makes promise to the industry
New Strategic Forum chairman Peter Rogers has promised “openness and fairness” to the industry when the new pan-industry body meets on 4 November. more
(30 October 2002 15:53)

Specialists slam contract form used by Gleeson
The Confederation of Construction Specialists (CCS) has slammed a non-standard contract issued by the Gleeson and warned its members to “use their.... more
(30 October 2002 14:43)

Amey takeover "very possible"
A take-over bid for Amey is now “very possible” said the head of the fund management team that snapped up a further 12% of shares in the struggling.... more
(30 October 2002 12:55)

Shepherd all alone as Serco turns down LIFT
Serco, the international facilities management and outsourcing company, has pulled out of bidding for NHS LIFT public private partnerships, despite.... more
(30 October 2002 12:30)

Government failing manufacturers, claims CPA
The president of the Construction Products Association (CPA) has questioned whether government is committed to UK manufacturing. more
(30 October 2002 11:23)

School PFI under scrutiny
A scheme to build schools across Barnsley with private money is to be scrutinised by a council watchdog next week. more
(30 October 2002 11:21)

Small and medium contractors - Constructionline
Constructionline clients are urgently looking for small and medium contractors in the Lothians, particularly specialists in concrete repairs and.... more
(30 October 2002 11:06)

Surface dressing - Hampshire County Council
The County Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified Quality Assured contractors for inclusion on a select tender list for the.... more
(30 October 2002 10:59)

Traffic calming - Plymouth City Council
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced contractors who wish to be considered for inclusion on a select list of tenderers.... more
(30 October 2002 10:55)

Highway works term contract - Lincolnshire County Council
In accordance with the EC Works Directive (Restricted Procedure) applications are invited from suitably experienced contractors who wish to be.... more
(30 October 2002 10:47)

Highways maintenance term contract - Derby City Council
Derby City Council, as the Highway Authority, is responsible for the maintenance of nearly 638km of highways. more
(30 October 2002 10:41)

Road markings contract - London Borough of Hillingdon
Applications are invited from suitably experienced contractors who wish to be considered for inclusion on a shortlist of Tenderers for the above.... more
(30 October 2002 10:38)

Revitalisation of Birmingham to be stepped up
The revitalisation of Birmingham will come into sharp focus this week as the city plays host to an international summit on regeneration. more
(30 October 2002 10:29)

Local firms to get training for ProCure 21
NHS Estates is to launch a training programme for local suppliers wanting to become supply chain partners to its national ProCure 21 programme. more
(30 October 2002 10:06)

CJ50 - New orders won in August 2002
Private commercial and infrastructure work dominated contract awards for August, with the biggest infrastructure win helping YJL to a rare appearance.... more
(30 October 2002 09:55)

Babcock site chosen to build aircraft carriers
Babcock International Group, the support services company, has revealed that its Rosyth shipyard has been proposed by both prime contractors as the.... more
(29 October 2002 15:26)

"Education the best way to rid racism in construction"
The chair of the Royal Holloway University report, published earlier this month, has spoken out this week on the racism he has had to endure ever.... more
(29 October 2002 15:20)

Work winners this week
Who's winning the work? Your at-a-glance digest of the latest contract awards around the UK. Data supplied by ABI Building Data more
(29 October 2002 11:08)

Defence Estate overhaul will see two core MoD sites
A major investment and restructuring programme for London’s Defence Estate has been announced today (Tuesday) by defence minister Dr Lewis Moonie. more
(29 October 2002 11:04)

Westbury profits jump by 25%
Housebuilder Westbury has today (Tuesday) announced a 25% rise in pre-tax profit before goodwill and amortisation to £40.7m (£32.4m) in its interim.... more
(29 October 2002 10:52)

US problems force Baldwins into receivership
Crane hire specialist Baldwins Industrial Services went into administrative receivership yesterday (Monday) afternoon and the UK business is up for.... more
(29 October 2002 10:39)

Jarvis warns that 35 jobs at risk
Jarvis has identified 35 jobs at risk within its accommodation services division following a business management review. more
(29 October 2002 10:32)

Roads contractors warned to take roadside safety seriously
Roads contractors are being urged to toughen up their act on roadside safety after the release of a new code of practice by the Highways Agency. more
(29 October 2002 10:26)

Government failing on new development, warns CPRE
The Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) has today (Monday) accused the government of failing to focus enough much needed new.... more
(28 October 2002 15:55)

John Laing ponders PFI future
John Laing could sell some of its interests in Private Finance Initiative (PFI) projects as well as acquire PFI portfolios from rivals, the Financial.... more
(28 October 2002 11:53)

Promotion of good design main focus for CABE and MCG
The Major Contractors Group (MCG) and Commission for Architecture & the Built Environmen (CABE) have revealed their common agenda to promote better.... more
(28 October 2002 10:22)

New property PPP to lead the way in waterside regeneration
A unique waterside regeneration partnership launches at the Urban Summit in Birmingham this Thursday. more
(28 October 2002 10:00)