Articles by Date : September 29 2003 - October 05 2003
Rigging firm fined £20k after worker death
A rigging firm has been fined £20,000 at the Old Bailey today (Friday) following a Health and Safety Executive (HSE) prosecution into the death of a.... more
(03 October 2003 17:27)
Judge tells Mowlem to let Warings on Bath Spa site
A High Court judge ruled today (Friday) that Mowlem must let Warings staff onto the Bath Spa site to remove an allegedly faulty paint lining from the.... more
(03 October 2003 16:14)
Bat colony threatens Miller housing development
A colony of bats is threatening the start of a multi-million pound luxury housing development in Cheshire.
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(03 October 2003 16:12)
Montpellier construction ce resigns from board
Montpellier Group has confirmed today (Friday) that Roger Feast, chief executive of its construction division, has resigned from the board with.... more
(03 October 2003 11:50)
Industry condemned as falls from height standards fail to improve
The Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) chief inspector for construction Kevin Myers has once again condemned the industry after its latest blitz saw.... more
(03 October 2003 11:28)
Arsenal to begin work on stadium in new year
Arsenal hope to begin work on their new stadium early next year, the club revealed to shareholders at its annual general meeting yesterday.... more
(03 October 2003 09:51)
BATIMAT 2003 - Special CJ/PMJ Reader Offer
Special reader offer from Contract Journal and Plant Managers Journal for BATIMAT 2003 in Paris, 3 to 8 November
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(03 October 2003 09:31)
Roving safety reps get £3m backing
Secretary of state for work and pensions Andrew Smith announced £1m a year backing for worker safety advisers (WSAs) yesterday at the Labour Party.... more
(03 October 2003 08:48)
Taywood heads CJ Award winners list
A thousand guests witnessed Taylor Woodrow collecting three trophies at the Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards 2003 at the Grosvenor House.... more
(03 October 2003 08:06)
£25m London school project out to tender
The Archdiocese of Westminster Education Service is seeking a contractor to create a £25m learning village in Tower Hamlets, east London. more
(02 October 2003 15:32)
Hounslow advertises £25m PFI school project
The London Borough of Hounslow is seeking expressions of interest for a £25.7m private finance scheme covering three schools. more
(02 October 2003 15:17)
Walter Lilly wins £7.5m residential contracts
Walter Lilly, part of YJL, has won two private residential contracts worth more than £7.5m. more
(02 October 2003 15:14)
Who will pick up an award tonight?
Which construction firms will pick up a prestigious Contract Journal Award tonight at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London? more
(02 October 2003 14:56)
Galliford Try wins Coventry LIFT
Galliford Try, as part of the gbconsortium, has been named preferred bidder for the £42m Coventry LIFT scheme. more
(02 October 2003 10:13)
French Kier Anglia changes its name
French Kier Anglia has changed its name to Kier Eastern. more
(02 October 2003 08:38)
CIC launches web version of Design Quality Indicator
The Construction Industry Ciouncil (CIC) has today (Wednesday) launched DQI Online - the easy to use web-based version of the Design Quality.... more
(01 October 2003 16:54)
Unfair Contract Terms Act
The Unfair Contract Terms Act of 1977 applies to contracting parties where one of them is either dealing with a consumer or is dealing on its own.... more
(01 October 2003 16:44)
The Defective Premises Act
Section 1 of the Defective Premises Act 1972 provides that any developer or contractor taking on work in connection with the provision of a dwelling.... more
(01 October 2003 16:42)
Deals done
A McAlpine and Merc
Alfred McAlpine has added 81 Mercedes-Benz tippers to its fleet. The order consists of 51 Atego 2628B 6x4 tippers and 30 8x4.... more
(01 October 2003 16:40)
In brief
Vp buys Indepth Hire
Equipment rental company Vp has bought Staffordshire's Indepth Hire for £450,000. Indepth is engaged in the hire, servicing and.... more
(01 October 2003 16:39)
Deals done
A McAlpine and Merc
Alfred McAlpine has added 81 Mercedes-Benz tippers to its fleet. The order consists of 51 Atego 2628B 6x4 tippers and 30 8x4.... more
(01 October 2003 16:38)
Product guide
Lone worker system
A self-contained lone worker protection system has been added to the SBES LifeSaver system. The user wears a transmitter with a.... more
(01 October 2003 16:36)
In brief
Countryside is partner for £450m regeneration
Countryside Properties has been named preferred housing partner for the £450m regeneration of Grahame.... more
(01 October 2003 16:36)
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Jarvis fined £4k and ordered to pay £32.5k
Jarvis Facilities has been fined £4,000 and ordered to pay costs of £32,500 by Harrogate Magistrates'.... more
(01 October 2003 16:35)
In brief
Carillion preferred bidder for Canada job
Carillion is preferred bidder to build the £60m Royal Ottawa Hospital in Canada under a public private.... more
(01 October 2003 16:32)
Deals done
EPL and SkyKing
EPL Access has taken delivery of five 179TJV van-mounted access platforms from SkyKing. The units are mounted on Daf chassis and.... more
(01 October 2003 16:25)
In brief
Manitowoc Blue Angel
The Manitowoc Crane factory in Germany is the first cranes facility to be awarded the Blue Angel environmental award. The award.... more
(01 October 2003 16:24)
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S Harrison in Cumbria
S Harrison Developments has secured outline planning approval for the £35m redevelopment of Workington town centre in Cumbria..... more
(01 October 2003 16:24)
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Linford fills orderbook with £30m contracts
Linford has picked up a slew of contracts worth £30m. The largest jobs include a £5.2m refurbishment of.... more
(01 October 2003 16:23)
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£25m highways contract up for grabs
Cheshire County Council is looking for a contractor to carry out a 10-year, £25m highways contract. Maintaining.... more
(01 October 2003 16:21)
Airtek hires 50th Arcomet to UK
Within a year of becoming the distributor for Arcomet, Belgium-based self-erecting tower crane manufacturer Airtek has hired its 50th unit into the.... more
(01 October 2003 16:17)
Network Rail faces competition probe
Network Rail's attempt to streamline its number of labour suppliers has hit the buffers after one welding contractor reported the operator to the.... more
(01 October 2003 16:16)
Higher prices 'the only answer'
There are some signs that the worst of the increases in public liability insurance premiums may be over, according to National Federation of.... more
(01 October 2003 16:15)
Stage III limits loom
Stage III emission limits for off-road machinery have moved a step closer, with the European Parliament debating new limits for off-highway variable-.... more
(01 October 2003 16:14)
Midas hits 3% margin and aims for £160m turnover
Midas has achieved its goal of a 3% margin. Since Steve Hindley took over as chief executive of the Bristol-based construction group five years ago,.... more
(01 October 2003 16:13)
School extension and refurbishment works - London Borough of Havering
Expressions of interest are invited from Contractors who would like to be considered for the proposed extension and refurbishment works to Ardleigh.... more
(01 October 2003 16:07)
Electical Rewiring of 250-plus Domestic Properties - London Borough of Havering
Expressions of interest are invited from Contractors who would like to be considered for the electrical rewiring of various housing properties within.... more
(01 October 2003 16:06)
Research raises health concerns
Environmental health problems caused by building materials are increasing, according to the European Commission's Joint Research Centre (JRC). more
(01 October 2003 16:05)
BNP hits back at union 'slur'
The British National Party (BNP) has hit back at accusations by the TGWU that an influx of its members joining unions will see construction sites.... more
(01 October 2003 16:04)
Provision of technical consultancy services - Newport City Council
The Council wishes to enter into one or more Framework Agreements, for the provision of technical consultancy services, whereby, as and when the.... more
(01 October 2003 16:04)
Medicinq predicts £100m boost to annual turnover
The four regional contractors that formed Medicinq, the consortium shortlisted by NHS Estates to work on its ProCure 21 hospital building programme,.... more
(01 October 2003 16:03)
Replacement drainage scheme - Shepway District Council
The contract involves constructing sewers and submersible pumping stations that will be adopted by the Water Authority, and renewing or relaying.... more
(01 October 2003 16:02)
External enveloping and refurbishment - Wandsworth Borough Council
Main contractors who can demonstrate extensive experience in the management of complex multi-trade social housing refurbishment and who wish to.... more
(01 October 2003 16:00)
Deals done
Buckhurst and Takeuchi
As part of a £1m expansion programme, Lancashire-based Buckhurst Plant Hire has taken delivery of 20 Takeuchi mini.... more
(01 October 2003 15:58)
Highways work - Royal Borough of Kingston Upon Thames
Applications are invited from contractors who wish to be considered for inclusion on the select list for A240 Ewell Road, Lambert's Road Junction.... more
(01 October 2003 15:57)
In brief
£67.5m commercial deal for Skanska
Skanska has secured the £67.5m contract in Southwark, south London, to design and construct a 12-storey.... more
(01 October 2003 15:57)
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Raivan MR123 in action
A Raivan MR123 tower crane from Vanson Cranes is being used by Ground Construction, based in Radlett, Hertfordshire, on a.... more
(01 October 2003 15:56)
Staff scheduling and rostering system - North Yorkshire County Council
North Yorkshire Social Services Directorate intends to invite tenders for a staff scheduling and rostering system for its in-house provider unit,.... more
(01 October 2003 15:56)
Ausa offers versatility in new multi-service vehicle range
Ausa is launching a new range of multi-service vehicles claimed to be specifically designed for a wide range of municipal applications. more
(01 October 2003 15:56)
Vertical lift boom gives Bobcat A300 extra height and reach
Bobcat has introduced the A300, the latest in its range of multi-steer loaders, to the UK. Equipped with a vertical lift boom arm, the unit has a.... more
(01 October 2003 15:55)