Articles by Date : July 29 2002 - August 04 2002

Tables sell fast for Contract Journal Awards 2002
There are just two months until the construction industry's premier awards event - the Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards 2002. And tables.... more
(02 August 2002 16:54)

Industry under scrutiny over bogus self-employment
Consultation documents have been posted out to trade unions and federations this week in a bid to tackle the issue of bogus self employed. more
(02 August 2002 14:43)

Construction worker named victim of terrorist bomb
Civilian contractor David Caldwell died yesterday from wounds he suffered after picking up a booby-trapped lunch box at an Army base in Londonderry. more
(02 August 2002 12:45)

Construction insolvencies on the up
More than 1,500 construction firms became insolvent last year, a slight rise on 2000. However 448 construction insolvencies were recorded in the.... more
(02 August 2002 10:25)

Scottish firms see slump in civils work
Civils work is slumping further across Scotland and on local roads contracts, according to the latest Workloads Trend survey released by the Civil.... more
(02 August 2002 09:48)

Newcastle NHS LIFT PPP out to tender
The last of the NHS's six pilot local improvement finance trust (LIFT) public private partnership projects has come out to tender. The latest scheme.... more
(01 August 2002 17:44)

Plant fatals among the highest
The fatality rate for industries involving plant is among the highest across all industrial sectors, according to statistics published by the Health.... more
(01 August 2002 17:23)

CC name new director of health and safety
The Construction Confederation (CC) has appointed Andy Sneddon as director of health and safety. more
(01 August 2002 15:27)

RG Group relaunches with increased client focus
The company formerly known as RGCM emerges from a 12-month business review with a new name and a renewed commitment to its blue-chip client base. more
(01 August 2002 12:37)

OGC reshuffle to improve procurement guidance
The Office of Government Commerce (OGC) has merged its construction and development division in an attempt to improve procurement knowledge across.... more
(01 August 2002 11:56)

RICS praises report calling for new regeneration framework
The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) has welcomed the publication of the House of Commons Transport, Local Government and Regions.... more
(01 August 2002 10:17)

Alfred McAlpine profits rise to £12.5m
Alfred McAlpine said it hoped to build on its shift towards outsourcing key support services and infrastructure projects after announcing gains on.... more
(01 August 2002 09:46)

Arsenal get stadium go ahead after residents challenge rejected
Arsenal Football Club can now begin work on the new stadium at Ashburton Grove after the High Court rejected a challenge from local residents. more
(31 July 2002 17:02)

Measuring 'soft' issues
Progressive clients like Transco are waking up to the importance of soft issues. So much so, they are questioning a situation where the current.... more
(31 July 2002 16:41)

SA lights a bright path
Portable lighting specialist SA Equipment has introduced the SA Worklite, designed for use on construction sites, railways and similar applications..... more
(31 July 2002 16:40)

Ballast sale must progress quickly
Ballast Nedam's disposals team needs to get its skates on as the value of its UK construction business will plummet if it loses clients. The.... more
(31 July 2002 16:40)

Adjudication users' guide next on list
A guide for users of adjudication will be the next document produced by the Construction Umbrella Bodies Task Group (CUBTG). more
(31 July 2002 16:39)

Labels don't matter, the kit buyers reveal
A survey into the behaviour of those involved in the purchase of second-hand kit has revealed that brand is less important to prospective purchasers.... more
(31 July 2002 16:38)

Hilti to cut HAV risk
Power tool manufacturer Hilti has developed a training programme to reduce the risk of vibration injuries, in particular hand-arm vibration (HAV). more
(31 July 2002 16:37)

Komatsu adds to range
Komatsu has added the WA400 to its dash five wheeled loader range. The 19t machine is the fourth in the dash five range and can be fitted with.... more
(31 July 2002 16:37)

Volvos not wasted on Mersey
Mersey Waste has taken delivery of four Volvo L120E wheeled loaders in 'Waste Handler' specification and a Volvo L70D for operations at Huyton,.... more
(31 July 2002 16:36)

Bids needed for NHS job
Southampton University Hospital NHS Trust is seeking contractors for a £21m expansion programme planned at Southampton General. more
(31 July 2002 16:35)

Flavin bids to revive UCATT's branch life
John Flavin, a former member of UCATT's executive council, has confirmed that he wants to stand for election to succeed George Brumwell as the.... more
(31 July 2002 16:34)

Profit slumps at WS Atkins
WS Atkins, the integrated support services group, has revealed a pre-tax profit of £21m, down 33% on the previous year's figure, now re-stated at.... more
(31 July 2002 16:34)

Cash for schools PFI work slashed
The government's programme of schools PFI works is under threat after a gap in finances of nearly £300m was uncovered this week. more
(31 July 2002 16:33)

Single rollers reprieved
Representatives of manufacturers, the hire industry and contractors were all present at the Highways Authorities and Utilities Committee (HAUC).... more
(31 July 2002 16:32)

Mouchel boosts team for education outsourcing
Mouchel, the support services group that floated on the Stock Exchange last month, has bought Chelstoke Education Consultants. The price has not been.... more
(31 July 2002 16:31)

Green Book revisions
The government has pledged to deliver major improvements to a wide range of public services by the next election. It has allocated an extra £61bn to.... more
(31 July 2002 16:30)

Regional SMEs to benefit from new road deals
Regional contractors can expect to be involved in long-term multi-million pound contracts by the end of the year following an announcement by the.... more
(31 July 2002 16:29)

Firms get bogged down under HA road schemes
Contractors are warning they could be swamped by the deluge of road schemes pouring out of the Highways Agency (HA). During the past few weeks no.... more
(31 July 2002 16:28)

Three chase PFI schools
HBG, Balfour Beatty and Interserve are over the first hurdle in the chase for a £70m PFI schools deal in Crawley, West Sussex. more
(31 July 2002 16:27)

Connaught buys Gasforce
Connaught, the property services provider, has paid £22m for Gasforce, the UK's largest gas appliance maintenance specialist. more
(31 July 2002 16:25)

HSE warns industry: address safety risks
Construction workers are still being killed by the same "historic and predictable causes" of accidents. And the number of deaths on sites is unlikely.... more
(31 July 2002 16:02)

£250m Pompey PFI roads deal down to two
The fight for the UK's first privately financed roads maintenance deal, valued at around £250m, will be between Colas/Pell Frischmann and Amey.... more
(31 July 2002 16:01)

Industry's pollution record needs to improve, says EA
The construction industry is polluting less, but could still do better, according to the Environment Agency. more
(31 July 2002 16:01)

Single drums set for part reprieve
Representatives of contractors, plant manufacturers and the hire industry attended the Highways Authorities and Utilities Committee (HAUC) meeting to.... more
(31 July 2002 16:00)

Aggregate Industries boosted by US profit
Aggregate Industries (AI) unveiled an interim pre-tax profit of £41m this week, a rise of £6m on the same period last year. more
(31 July 2002 15:59)

An explosive find for McCarthy & Stone
McCarthy & Stone had to call in the Royal Logistics Corps bomb disposal experts to a site in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, when a glint of metal in the.... more
(31 July 2002 15:58)

NMC expands
NMC has continued its expansion beyond its Midlands roots with the opening of an office in Bristol. more
(31 July 2002 15:58)

M27 creditors chase money from Hanson
Unsecured creditors owed money for work they did for Stenoak subsidiary Associated Asphalt on the £18m M27 project north of Southampton, are still.... more
(31 July 2002 15:57)

Bovis wins Arndale extension
Bovis Lend Lease has scooped the £125m deal to extend the Arndale shopping centre in Manchester, beating bids from Laing and Taylor Woodrow. more
(31 July 2002 15:56)

Tuition fees should be dropped
Willmott Dixon chairman Rick Willmott's idea that tuition fees for all construction-related courses should be abolished as a first step to easing the.... more
(31 July 2002 15:56)

SSF is slow to bed-in
The Shared Services Facility (SSF) at Worcester went live in January at a cost of £50m. "We did it to budget but it has taken longer than we planned.... more
(31 July 2002 15:55)

EU threatens UK frameworks
Framework agreements across all public service and supply contracts could soon be scrapped, re-written and shortened under proposals being discussed.... more
(31 July 2002 15:55)

"Scotland must do away with PFI projects",says SNP leader
The Scottish Nationalists Party (SNP) has called for PFI schemes in Scotland to be scrapped. more
(31 July 2002 14:57)

Hire of Plant and Vehicles - Devon County Council
Tenders are invited for DP 18/1 - Hire of Plant and Vehicles. more
(31 July 2002 11:16)

Cleaning services - Clapton Park Management Org.
Competitive Tendering of Cleaning Services for Clapton Park Estate more
(31 July 2002 11:14)

Highways work - Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council
(i) Contract Details: Expression of Interest to Develop (Highway) Sponsorship Opportunities. (ii) Scope/Coverage: A Borough-wide contract of between.... more
(31 July 2002 11:06)

Street lighting improvement schemes - London Borough of Bromley
Applications are invited from suitably experienced contractors wishing to be considered for inclusion on the select list of contractors for the.... more
(31 July 2002 11:00)

Responsive repairs - Drum Housing Group
Contractors Invited to Apply for Responsive Repairs Measured Term Contract more
(31 July 2002 10:56)