Articles by Date : April 29 2002 - May 05 2002
Architects accused of cowardice
Concrete specialist David Bennett has thrown the gauntlet down to architects who prefer to specify pre-cast and rendered concrete instead of in situ.... more
(03 May 2002 15:17)
Decision on Dome expected in late May
The fate of the Millennium Dome looks likely to be decided later this month when the government announces to parliament that it has finalised a.... more
(03 May 2002 11:09)
Specialist engineers set their agenda
Rudi Klein, chief executive of the Specialist Engineering Contractors (SEC) Group, has named the group’s key priorities in the wake of the demise of.... more
(03 May 2002 11:04)
Two school projects up for grabs
Contractors are being invited to pitch for two conventionally funded education projects in Poole, Dorest and West Drayton, Middlesex. more
(02 May 2002 17:20)
Edinburgh labourer hit by dumper truck
A labourer was run over by an out of control dumper truck yesterday (Wednesday) near the Gogarburn Roundabout in Edinburgh. more
(02 May 2002 17:01)
Nuttall wins £13m 'Smart Bus' scheme
Edmund Nuttall has won the £13m construction contract for the Fastway part-guided bus scheme by West Sussex County Council. more
(02 May 2002 16:31)
Robex the way forward for Hyundai
Hyundai is replacing its 130LC-3 with the Robex 140LC-7 which has a higher operating weight, a new cab and increased digging forces.
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(02 May 2002 14:49)
NG Bailey wins installation contract at Canary Wharf
The special projects division of NG Bailey & Co has secured a key role in the latest phase of the development of Canary Wharf in London.
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(02 May 2002 12:10)
Environmental cleaning services - Waverley Borough Council
Applications are invited from suitably experienced contractors for selection to tender under the restricted tendering procedure for the Environmental.... more
(02 May 2002 11:36)
Refuse disposal services - Bristol City Council
Bristol City Council invites expressions of interest from companies interested in tendering for a three-year contract for the destruction and.... more
(02 May 2002 11:26)
Stormness harbour developments - Orkney Islands District Council
Applications are invited from suitably qualified contractors for inclusion on the list of Tenderers for the above contract. Stromness harbour is.... more
(02 May 2002 11:24)
Cleaning and waste collection - Bexley Council
INVITATION TO TENDER
Including
(1) Household/Commercial Refuse Collection including Clinical Waste Collection and Winter Maintenance.
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(02 May 2002 11:20)
Enivironment and development services - Metropolitan Borough of Bury
Applications are invited from suitably experienced contractors who wish to tender for the following works:
1. Highway Overseal Banding Contract.... more
(02 May 2002 11:17)
Roadworks and highways improvements - Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council
Applications are invited from suitably experienced contractors who wish to be considered for a select list of tenderers for the following.... more
(02 May 2002 11:10)
Supply of central heating boilers and parts - Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
Applications are invited from Suppliers who wish to tender for the supply of Central Heating Boilers and Installation Parts to various locations.... more
(02 May 2002 11:02)
Construction enjoyed improved fortunes in April
Last month the UK construction industry had its strongest monthly rise in overall business activity since July, according to the Chartered Institute.... more
(02 May 2002 10:54)
Construction orders hold steady
Orders in the 12 months to March 2002 were unchanged compared to orders in the previous 12 months and orders in the first quarter of 2002 rose by 2%.... more
(02 May 2002 10:53)
Land drainage and general civil engineering schemes - Wychavon District Council
Applications are invited from suitably experienced and qualified Civil Engineering Contractors who wish to be considered for inclusion on select.... more
(02 May 2002 10:25)
Boiler Replacement for 2002 - Wokingham District Council
Applications are invited from qualified and experienced companies for the replacement of gas fired boilers and central heading wet systems in the.... more
(02 May 2002 10:18)
Coast Protection Works at Corton Suffolk - Waveney District Council
Expressions of interest are invited from suitably experienced and skilled contractors who wish to participate in a selection process to tender a main.... more
(02 May 2002 10:15)
Environmental cleaning services - Waverley Borough Council
Applications are invited from suitably experienced contractors for selection to tender under the restricted tendering procedure for the Environmental.... more
(02 May 2002 10:11)
Transco picks ten
Transco has gone for an international line-up of construction heavyweights to tackle £1bn-plus worth of gas pipeline and plant schemes over the next.... more
(01 May 2002 16:58)
New treatment centre for Kidderminster Hospital
A £9m project to alter and refurbish buildings to provide a new diagnostic and treatment centre at Kidderminster Hospital is being advertised by the.... more
(01 May 2002 16:48)
Gloucester police seek £17m new PFI headquarters
The Gloucestershire Police Authority is inviting the private sector to tender for a £17m private finance initiative scheme to build it a new.... more
(01 May 2002 16:46)
Largest CTRL contract now at St Pancras
The £141m CTRL Contract 105 to extend London's St Pancras station, which was awarded to a Costain, O'Rourke Civils and Bachy Soletanche joint venture.... more
(01 May 2002 14:29)
New primary school for Blaenau Gwent
Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is inviting contractors to pitch for a £10m scheme to design and build a new primary school at Llanhilleth,.... more
(01 May 2002 12:42)
Highways Agency unveils £31m A1 scheme
The Highways Agency is flagging up a series of grade separated junction projects on the A1in Nottingham and Lincolnshire. more
(01 May 2002 12:13)
Firms get picky on big PFI deals
Wealth of schemes means companies will stick to their specialised markets more
(01 May 2002 10:23)
Ramesys and BIW in joint e-business
Companies work together to give best project collaboration deal to clients more
(01 May 2002 10:21)
Handing over the reins
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association has acquired a new chairman. Will the change at the top mean policy changes or does the association.... more
(01 May 2002 10:20)
Demonstrating concrete
Concrete Show brings products to life with demonstrations every 30 minutes more
(01 May 2002 10:19)
Carillion bosses set for windfall
Directors and senior managers to scoop £17m if share price rises by just 60p more
(01 May 2002 10:19)
Wrekin takes over Filcom
Wrekin has acquired Filcom, a fibre optic and cabling contractor, a move that will push Wrekin's turnover from an anticipated £85m to more than £100m.... more
(01 May 2002 10:17)
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 Data. .... more
(01 May 2002 10:16)
Willmott to go the PFI way
Willmott Dixon will make its first foray into PFI this year. The company is negotiating its membership of an equity partnership to bid for social.... more
(01 May 2002 10:15)
Wates chief favourite to lead Forum
Wates Group chief executive Struan Robertson is the front runner to become chairman of the Strategic Forum when Sir John Egan steps down in June.
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(01 May 2002 10:15)
Volvo plans China factory
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is to establish a £10.7m factory in Shanghai, China, to build construction equipment. The new 70,000m2.... more
(01 May 2002 10:14)
Union decries outsourcing
UCATT leader demands DLOs should be given fair chance against private sector more
(01 May 2002 10:13)
Towards a succesful claim
Despite the best efforts of the Construction Act, litigation still remains widespread in the industry. George McNeill of Hornagold & Hills gives some.... more
(01 May 2002 10:13)
The use of e-commerce
Sir,
Your most interesting article on e-business (CJ 24 April) must beg a major question:
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(01 May 2002 10:12)
TCP and Solar team up
Companies' jv will market the GenSun traffic light system more
(01 May 2002 10:09)
Tax lobby funding under threat
The future of construction's powerful industry tax lobby, the Joint Taxation Committee (JTC), is looking uncertain following moves to strengthen its.... more
(01 May 2002 10:08)
Stenoak turnover hike
Stenoak Associated Services, the rapidly expanding transport infrastructure services group, has doubled its turnover to £115m.
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(01 May 2002 10:07)
Safety is no accident
As Health & Safety Executive inspectors blitz London, Peter Kruger and Justin Stanton consider whether lessons are being learnt in construction. more
(01 May 2002 10:05)
NFB calls for league tables to go public
Report reveals local authorities "having difficulty" with strategic procurement more
(01 May 2002 10:01)
MoD reveals Project Aquatrine shortlist
The Ministry of Defence has revealed the shortlist for the £500m first stage of Project Aquatrine. The consortia invited to engage in further.... more
(01 May 2002 10:01)
NEWSBRIEF
Case leaves doncaster site
Case is to close its Doncaster site and relocate its construction equipment team. The sales and marketing team headed.... more
(01 May 2002 10:00)
Amey wins £350m highways services contract
Amey has won a £350m highways services contract with Hertfordshire County Council - its seventh highways contract win since the start of the year. more
(01 May 2002 09:58)
NEWSBRIEF
Latest MAC road contract up for grabs
The latest managing agent contractor (MAC) road maintenance contract has been advertised by the Highways.... more
(01 May 2002 09:58)