Articles by Date : March 31 1997 - April 06 1997
œ3.6 million blow for Taywood
Further losses of œ3.6 million during 1996 in Taylor Woodrow's
UK construction business have left a question mark over its
future.
Colin.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Consultant puts paperwork on CD
Contract consultant James R Knowles is using writable compact discs
to to modernise document management in its library services
department.
.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
OJEC tenders on Worldwide Web
Context Tenders has launched Tenders on the Web, detailing public
sector invitations to tender complied from official UK and European
publications..... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Eco-awareness is 'poor'
The building industry and property owners have poor awareness of
the business impact of environmental issues, according to a new
report from the.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
MP slammed over fire legislation
The Association of Building Engineers has slammed an MP over his
"potentially dangerous" introduction of the Fire Safety Bill for
"vested.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
3M pioneers hazard data discs
3M has developed a computer programme which it claims makes the
selection of Respiratory Protective Equipment quicker and
easier.
The.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
INBRIEF
timber report
The Building Research Establishment has published key findings on
the future use of timber in construction based on a recent.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Video gives more than skin deep hygiene help
Occupational skin care and hygiene specialist Deb has released a
video for construction workers on the prevention of work-related
skin problems.
.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Earthspan closes Ansley site
Earthspan will be concentrating on its joist and block flooring
business following its announcement of the imminent closure of its
Ansley Common.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Seal of approval for manufacturer
Specialist building products manufacturer Sealocrete PLA is the
first company to be awarded the Agrement Certificate for its
resin-based industrial.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Success is set in stone at exhibition
More than 300 industry and government representatives attended the
launch of a new British Stone permanent exhibition as part of a
major.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
View from the Regions:London by Geoffrey Bell, director, R Mansell
There can be little doubt that the construction economy,
particularly in London, is growing again. The confidence and
optimism felt and expressed.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Boundary disputes are tackled
A new law is to be introduced to resolve party wall disputes, a
regular problem encountered by contractors specialising in repair
and maintenance..... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
How cutting costs won a contract - Superbidders
Why just one in 13 firms win more than half the major jobs they pitch for more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
INBRIEF
Colourful colas
Colas is launching Colas Colorit, a range of coloured slurry
surfacing which is available in a variety of formulations to.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Arbitrating the arbitrator
Under the new 1996 Arbitration Act the arbitrator will, in some
circumstances, be able to decide whether he has jurisdiction and
bind the parties.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Revolutionary no-dig pipe replacement
A new no-dig system which splits and replaces repaired cast iron
pipes is about to revolutionise the water and gas pipe repair
industry, it was.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Election glitches hit builders
Housebuilders are running out of homes to sell in some parts of the
country because of planning delays exacerbated by the General
Election it was.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Two Bakerloo Line firms call in receiver
A group supplying electronic sensors for London Underground's
Bakerloo L ine tunnel strengthening project has put two of its
companies into.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Recovery 'time bomb' to explode on stressed firms
Bankers have this week confirmed predictions that they will take
advantage of construction's rising workload to put more
construction companies.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Audit Office slammed over DBFOs
Friends of the Earth has slammed the National Audit Office's (NAO)
pre-election decision not to publish its investigation into the
cost-benefit of.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
No change in fire concrete
Concrete designed for the submerged tunnels in the Oresund project
will not be changed to improve fire resistance, CJ has learned from
the.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Brick price surge dampened by stock overhang says BDA
Increases in the price of bricks are still hampered by an overhang
of stocks despite brick demand having risen by more than a
third.
Brick.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
CITB offers 'straight answer' register
The CITB employer register, which allows employers to check whether
a competing firm is registered or not, has been opened for public
use.
The.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Jarvis stalked by European giant
A major European contractor is poised to make a bid for Jarvis,
said City sources this week.
Jarvis's share price has soared since it bought.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
œ100m water deal for Amec
Amec has secured a œ100 million partnering agreement with
Southern Water and Brown & Root for a wastewater treatment
scheme in the.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
œ125m A55 Anglesey DBFO
The Welsh Office is to invite expressions of interest this summer
for the first DBFO road project in Wales - the œ125 million
scheme to extend.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
NHBC settlement system goes live
The first phase of a new National House-Building Council system
aimed at speeding up the settlement of homeowners' claims on
defective housing has.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Southern Water seeks Brighton tenders
Southern Water is to invite tenders later in the year for three
major schemes in the Brighton and Hastings areas. Contractors will
be selected from.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
JCT torn by specialist dispute withBEC
The Joint Contracts Tribunal could be torn apart by a long-running
dispute between specialists and main contractors over proposed
changes.
The.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
œ60m Birmingham project service job
Tenders are being invited for project management services on the
œ110 million Millennium Point project in Birmingham.
The services relate.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
MoD names Colchester advisors
The MoD's proposal for a œ130 million redevelopment of its
Colchester Garrison in Essex under the PFI took a step forward last
week with the.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Barratt warns Labour on VAT
The private housing market, which is recovering at long last, could
be seriously undermined if a Labour Government attempts to levy VAT
on house.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Amec set for acquisition
Amec is set to make further acquisitions in its push to transform
the group into a major international player.
Group chief executive Peter.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
BRE's strategy for added value
The Foundation for the Built Environment, the management buyout
team which last week purchased the Building Research Establishment,
aims to be more.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Morrison preferred for Discovery Park
Morrison Developments, part of the Morrison Construction Group, has
been selected by Rosemary Chavasse Ltd as preferred developer for
Liverpool's.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Redrow's œ20m Docklands job
Redrow Homes is planning a œ20 million development off
Westferry Road, on the Isle of Dogs in London's Docklands. The
development will consist.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Brown & Root bags Bakerloo Line work
Brown & Root has been appointed by London Underground to manage
the tunnel strengthening construction works on the Bakerloo Line
beneath the.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Imry's Southampton shopping complex gets the go-ahead
Imry's œ250 million West Quay shopping development in
Southampton has been granted detailed planning permission for
design and external.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
INBRIEF
Severn trent tenders
Severn Trent Water is inviting tenders for a œ13m contract to
undertake the civil engineering and M&E work on the.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Kier's record turnover
Kier's record turnover in the second half of 1996 is evidence of
the long-awaited recovery in the UK construction and housing
markets, said Colin.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Homes lift Gleeson profits
Construction did little to help Gleeson's financial performance in
the second half of 1996.
Announcing interim results to 31 December, Dermot.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
UK push for Daemo
Korean manufacturer of hydraulic breakers, Daemo Engineering, is
pushing into the UK market and is seeking out independent
dealers.
Daemo.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Hydrex boosted by œ13m deal
Avon-based Hydrex Equipment, which buys, sells, hires and repairs
hydraulic excavators, has secured its plans for expansion with the
promise of.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Apple/BAGH launch targets architects
Apple Computer Europe and BAGH Technologies have just signed a
co-marketing agreement designed to reinforce the position of both
companies in the.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Eureka aims for industry software integration
An innovative technology is being developed to allow the different
engineering software used in the construction industry to "speak
the same.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Risk brings McAlpine rewards
Alfred McAlpine is enjoying improved margins on its dbfo road
schemes as a result of taking more risk, said Oliver Whitehead,
chief executive, last.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)
Pel-Job maximises the minis with new launches
Pel-Job has launched five new machines.
The two models with five variants between them have led to Pel-Job
claiming that they "take the new.... more
(02 April 1997 00:00)