Articles by Date : March 31 2003 - April 06 2003

South West bypass gets more funding
The government has confirmed the additional £10.9m of funding necessary for the completion of the third and fourth stages of the South West bypass,.... more
(04 April 2003 17:26)

Skanska wins £80m National Grid gas deals
Skanska has clinched two turnkey contracts on the Isle of Grain, Kent, worth £80m. more
(04 April 2003 14:43)

Metronet reaches financial close on the Tube
Metronet has reached financial close and secured operational handover on its two London Underground PPP contracts. more
(04 April 2003 14:35)

Don't let construction suffer from Iraq conflict, says NFB
The National Federation of Builders (NFB) has (today) called on Treasury to keep its capital investment across public sector construction projects in.... more
(04 April 2003 10:21)

Amey wins £120m Wakefield streetlighting PFI
An Amey-led consortium has been confirmed as preferred bidder for Wakefield District Council's £120m streetlighting PFI deal. more
(04 April 2003 08:23)

Irish quarry body and Customs unite to solve Aggregates Levy row
The Quarry Products Association Northern Ireland (QPANI) and Customs & Excise (C&E) officials have given their full commitment to solving the.... more
(03 April 2003 16:45)

PFI hospitals slammed by union report
PFI hospitals are poorly designed and provide low-levels of patient care, according to a damning study released by Unison today (Thursday). more
(03 April 2003 15:56)

Concrete will survive government proposal
Government plans to replace concrete surfaces on motorways and A-roads with quieter materials does not mean the end of the road for concrete.... more
(03 April 2003 15:08)

Balfour's awarded £4m mains renovation contract
Balfour Beatty Utilities, the gas & water utilities service business of Balfour Beatty plc, has been awarded the £4m, AMP3 mains renovation works –.... more
(03 April 2003 13:48)

Community centre refurbishment and extension work - London Borough of Havering
Expressions of interest are invited from Contractors who would like to be considered for the proposed refurbishment and extension works to the.... more
(03 April 2003 13:39)

Central support services - Bristol City Council
Contract for the Supply and Installation of CCTV Cameras at Cater Road Business Park, Bishopsworth, Bristol. more
(03 April 2003 13:36)

Design and construction of store building - Suffolk Coastal District Council
Applications are invited from persons wishing to be selected as tenderers for the design and construction (under a single contract) of a new store.... more
(03 April 2003 13:34)

Refurbishment works - Wandsworth Borough Council
General contractors who have a proven record in undertaking major refurbishment of Council housing estates with residents in occupation and who wish.... more
(03 April 2003 13:32)

Building refurbishments - Suffolk Coastal District Council
Applications are invited from persons wishing to be selected by the Council as tenderers for the refurbishment of Felixstowe Leisure Centre and.... more
(03 April 2003 13:27)

Refurbishment works - French Embassy
Applications are invited from suitably experienced and competent contractors for a contract regarding a three-storeyed residential building.... more
(03 April 2003 13:22)

Highway contract - Gateshead Council
Gateshead Council wishes to hear from suitably experienced and qualified contractors who are in a position to undertake a highway contract comprising.... more
(03 April 2003 13:20)

Highway gully cleansing - London Borough of Barnet
Applications are invited from suitably experienced contractors to tender for the above contract. more
(03 April 2003 13:18)

Provision of new slipway facilities - West Dorset District Council
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced contractors who wish to be considered for inclusion on a select list of companies.... more
(03 April 2003 13:16)

Central support services - Bristol City Council
Applications are invited from established contractors, with at least two years trading experience, interested in being considered for the following.... more
(03 April 2003 13:13)

Design and installation of landfill gas systems - States of Guernsey
The States of Guernsey, Board of Administration invites expressions of interest from contractors with experience in the design and installation of.... more
(03 April 2003 12:50)

Steel market's immediate future looks grim
The short-term prospects for the structural steel market are grim, according to the latest report from Market & Business Development (MBD). more
(03 April 2003 12:39)

Waste disposal - Bristol City Council
Bristol City Council invites expressions of interest from waste disposal companies interested in tendering for a medium term contingency contract.... more
(03 April 2003 11:39)

Bridge repairs - Brecon Beacons National Park Authority
BRECON BEACONS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY invites expressions of interest from suitably qualified and experienced contractors that wish to be.... more
(03 April 2003 11:36)

Learn to love your insurer
Contractors and insurance underwriters need to get closer to each other and to understand each other's problems if the industry's insurance crisis is.... more
(03 April 2003 11:23)

Scottish firm fined £20k after worker dies in fall
A Scottish contractor has been fined £20,000 after a worker died on one of its sites in July 2002. more
(03 April 2003 10:45)

London's transport schemes under threat, claims report
London's transport plans are in a financial 'black hole' with a funding gap of £35bn, according to a study by the Royal Institution of Chartered.... more
(03 April 2003 08:34)

Construction growth slows
Growth in the UK's booming construction sector slowed in March but continued with its robust progress, data from the Chartered Institute of.... more
(02 April 2003 16:32)

Network Rail signs southern upgrade frameworks
Consortia featuring Balfour Beatty, Mowlem, Peterhouse and Amec have signed framework deals with Network Rail to continue the upgrade of power supply.... more
(02 April 2003 15:32)

Weeks profit fall short of expectations
The Weeks Group's profit in the year to 31 March will be less than expected, compelling the consultancy to issue a profits warning to the City this.... more
(02 April 2003 11:27)

CITB and LSC in move to qualify 10,000 workers
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) and the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) are today (Wednesday) launching a joint initiative to.... more
(02 April 2003 10:42)

HSC welcomes rail safety board
The Health and Safety Commission and Executive (HSC/E) have today (Wednesday) welcomed the establishment of the Rail Safety and Standards Board.... more
(02 April 2003 10:23)

Staged financial close for NHS LIFT projects
Financial closure on most of the first tranche of NHS LIFT schemes will be staggered in order to speed up the procurement process. more
(02 April 2003 09:36)

£60m schools PFI to be readvertised
Lewisham council in south London is to re-advertise a £60m-plus schools PFI scheme after contractors cold-shouldered the deal the first time around. more
(02 April 2003 09:36)

Four vie for £120m PFI Essex hospital scheme
The Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust has selected a list of four consortia to bid for its £120m private finance scheme at Broomfield Hospital in.... more
(02 April 2003 09:35)

Welsh council slammed for poor maintenance and repair programme
Housing repair and maintenance work across Wales' Merthyr County Borough Council has today (Wednesday) been slammed as 'poor with poor prospects for.... more
(02 April 2003 08:41)

Wales pushes foward with £1bn school buildings investment package
Contractors are in line for a flood of schools work after the Welsh Assembly today (Wednesday) pushed forward with its £1bn investment programme for.... more
(02 April 2003 07:34)

Forth Bridge to close for "essential" maintenance work
Scotland's Forth Rail Bridge is to be closed for four weeks in July for "essential" maintenance work. more
(02 April 2003 07:12)

Cowlin Group profits rise 68%
Regional contractor Cowlin Group Ltd has seen its profits leap by nearly two thirds for the year ended 30 September 2002. more
(01 April 2003 16:07)

Kier wins £3.1m NHS contract
Kier Scotland has been awarded a £3.1m contract to design and build a new psycho-geriatric and residential care unit for the West Lothian Healthcare.... more
(01 April 2003 15:18)

Three-hundred respond to HSE discussion document
The Health and Safety Executive's (HSE) 'Revitalising Health and Safety in Construction' document, designed to stimulate discussion about the best.... more
(01 April 2003 13:05)

Government allocates £775m to improve roads
The government has today (Tuesday) stepped up its commitment to tackling congestion, improving road safety and reducing noise levels on roads by.... more
(01 April 2003 12:50)

Construction holds firm despite economic gloom
The UK construction industry's fortunes are continuing to rise at a healthy rate when compared to other sectors of the economy, a new survey.... more
(01 April 2003 09:36)

Henry Boot sells homes business to David Wilson
Henry Boot has sold its homes business to David Wilson Homes for nearly £48m. more
(01 April 2003 09:15)

Miller Group lifts margins with PFIs and repeat work
Miller Group's ninth successive year of growth produced a pre-tax profit of £27m last year, more than a third higher than in 2001. more
(01 April 2003 08:18)

Housebuilders unloved by City
Housebuilders are unloved by the City according to this years Top 50 Unloved Companies Index (UCI). more
(31 March 2003 15:57)

Housebuilders' face pay freeze until owner satisfied
Housebuilders face a clamp-down on quality at completion following a new initiative to protect new house buyers. more
(31 March 2003 15:09)

Gleeson to pitch for highways work after six year break
Major roads players can expect tough competition from Gleeson after the company revealed that it's going back into highways work after six years away.... more
(31 March 2003 15:01)

Arsenal stadium development takes another small step
Arsenal Football Club's move away from its current Highbury home has moved a further step forward after Wilson Connolly Holdings revealed today.... more
(31 March 2003 13:07)

Mad March for Babcock as £11m worth contracts won
Babcock International has revealed today (Monday) that it has secured additional contract wins or extensions worth £11m during March. more
(31 March 2003 11:49)

HA urges industry feedback on PFMACs
The delivery of improved highways maintenance on England's motorways and trunk roads through private finance is up for discussion with the.... more
(31 March 2003 11:22)