Articles by Date : June 30 1997 - July 06 1997
Hallett makes vice president
Kvaerner John Brown has announced the appointment of Neil Hallett
as vice president - construction Asia-Pacific.
Hallett has more than 28 years.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Halcrow tackles Metro problems
Halcrow has signed an agreement with the Project Management Unit
(PMU) of the Jakarta Mass Rapid Transit (Metro) proposal to help
solve some of the.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
How the shortcomings can add up
On-site observations on a UK project to build two new office
buildings:
The value of mechanical services on this project was.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
When DLO's do not need contractsÉ
Geoff Brewer of Brewer Consulting considers when a local authority does not have to issue a contract to its in-house DLO more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Rain fails to beat Hillhead
Manufacturers report positive feel for the future at quarry show more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
TIMEEQUALS MONEY - As a new study proves...
In the drive for a 30 per cent cut in construction costs, improved productivity on-site is vital. The M&E sector leads the way, having.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
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Residents' group angered by Labour reneging on pre-election promise
Tolls to go ahead on Skye Residents' protest group Skye and Kyle
Against the.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
EDITORIAL COMMENT - A chance to give the workforce a boost
With the threat of a national strike ballot, trade unionists this
week fired a warning shot over employers' bows. It is a message
contractors will.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Tiles price plummets
There has been very little movement in the prices of materials since last month. But watch out for steel, reports James Atkinson more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
BPB beats three per cent turnover slump
BPB, Europe's largest plasterboard manufacturer, increased its
plasterboard margins last year to 13 per cent.
The improvement of one per cent.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
BUSINESSBRIEF
Hochtief and Holzmann hold talks
Hochtief and Philipp Holzmann have begun talks to improve
international co-operation between the two leading.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
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In the week after the Government announced an accelerated review of
major road building projects the British Roads Federation has
produced a report.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
More finalists for top awards
More finalists have been announced for the Contract Journal
Construction Industry Awards, which will be presented at a gala
dinner in October.
.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Mott McDonald gets all prepared for water supply
Mott McDonald, in association with Nippon Loei of Japan, is nearing
completion of its project preparation role on a US$230 million
water supply,.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Fraud squad investigation in Reading
A fraud office probe is underway after the chief executive of
Reading Borough Council requested an investigation into suspicions
of corruption in.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Number 1 opening marks Try Group's half year results
Building contractor and housebuilder Try Group marked its first
half year's results for 1997 with the handover to the New All
England Lawn Tennis.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Pressure groups call for more money for road maintenance
The British Road Federation and transport campaigners Transport
2000 have both made calls this week for greater resources to be
directed toward.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
New confed to lobby Labour
Local building contractors are to be enlisted in a major effort to
lobby new Labour MPs it emerged this week.
The scheme forms part of a plan.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
CITB's proposed levy increases set to meet resistance
The CITB's proposals to increase the training levy for the first
time in eight years is likely to meet with resistance from certain
sectors of the.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
PFI pay-off fight
Compensation sought for 23 shelved NHS schemes, but Ministry is refusing more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Quarry industry calls for block on government mineral levies
The quarrying industry is strongly opposed to any moves by the
Government to introduce additional levies on mineral extraction and
has warned that.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
"No fee, no win" poised for arbitration success
The long-running œ400,000 dispute between subcontractor Geoff
Yeandle and Wynn Realisation (formerly C J Pearce) could return to
the.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Apologetic Birse may face claims
Group urges specialist contractors to test company's sincerity after statement more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Budget prompts recovery fears
Training, landfill tax and Miras top the list of concern within the industry more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Costain shares suspension threat
Failure to publish results may result in another six month suspension more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
PFI review approval
The review of the PFI process undertaken by Malcolm Bates on behalf
of the Paymaster General Geoffrey Robinson has been generally
welcomed by the.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Site drugs trade goes unchecked
Manager calls for action amid claims that cocaine is among the drugs taken more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
NEWSBRIEF
Urgent safety enquiry call
Transport and General Workers Union National Secretary, George
Henderson, has written to the European Union and.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
CITB targets older recruits
Board changes its policy in fight against high drop-out rate among teenagers more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
NEWSBRIEF
Amec's œ25m win is a gas
Amec Process and Energy has been awarded the œ25 million
contract for the detailed design, procurement,.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Construction earnings hit œ6.7 billion total
UK construction professional services earn a total of œ6.7
billion according to the first-ever major survey of the
industry.
The study.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Three fight for œ54m PFI hospital
Glan-Y-Mor NHS Trust has selected a shortlist of three consortia
for its PFI project to build a new œ54 million hospital in
Port Talbot.
.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Construction in China report
A report sponsored by the Chartered Institute of Building gives a
comprehensive exposure of opportunities for the British
construction industry in.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Pay talks stalled over hours issue
Construction unions this week offered to go to independent
conciliation in a bid to unblock the industry pay talks.
Negotiations on a.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
New boss takes over at the CIoB
The new President of the Chartered Institute of Building, David
Deas, said the Institute must become more customer focused,
contribute to the.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Revenue ducks job agency talks
The Inland Revenue and Contributions Agency have pulled out of a
proposed meeting with union leaders over claims that job agencies
are being.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Leader's lastconference
Henderson bows out as TGWUcalls for a return to Parker Morris standards more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Floor wars hit Slimdek
'One storey in eight saving' slammed by Reinforced Concrete Council more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Bricklayers see pay improved
Top bricklayers in the south east now command a figure of œ600
a week - a handsome improvement on the œ350 a week they earned
at the.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Atkins hit by skills shortage
Firm advertises for 34 positions at once in search for "good people" more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Contract stage for Scottish PFI
West of Scotland Water Authority has invited contractors to
prequalify for its latest PFI scheme to construct the Dalmuir
sewage treatment works.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Atkins secures road contracts
Two more areas come up for grabs as PLaN group also celebrates a success more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Construction law pressure from CIC
Group urges Government to honour promise of fundamental reform more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Amey FMwins Herts County Council deal
Amey Facilities Management has been appointed as the preferred
supplier of all professional property services to Hertfordshire
County Council. The.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Portsmouth go-ahead by Prescott
The Berkeley/Lordland consortium's proposals for a œ100
million redevelopment of the former naval base at Gunwharf Quays in
Portsmouth Harbour.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Gammon bags two contracts
Gammon Construction, Kvaerner's Hong Kong-based associate company,
has won two new awards with a total value of œ95 million.
The largest.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Hare sets sights on double takeover
Leading structural steelwork contractor William Hare is poised to
buy both Westbury Tubular Structures and steelwork subcontractor
Hawkins,.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Barcom expands
Plant hirer Barcom is planning to open a number of new depots and
expand its Northway Plant operation. The exact number to be opened
is expected to.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
Construction depends on IT
A report published by specialist information provider Barbour Index
has found that the construction industry is becoming increasingly
dependent.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)
McAlpine insures in Hong Kong
Alfred McAlpine Plant Hire has taken out political risk insurance
for its operation in Hong Kong just in case the Chinese confiscate
it or deny the.... more
(02 July 1997 00:00)