Articles by Date : April 03 2006 - April 09 2006

Six firms rise to the £10m Project Phoenix challenge
Half a dozen firms have lined up for enabling works at RAF Menwith Hill worth up to £10m. Alfred McAlpine, Amec, Banner, Clark Construction, North.... more
(05 April 2006 10:00)

Eight weeks for Holyrood repair
The debating chamber of the Scottish Parliament building should be ready for use by the end of next month, according to Arup. In its latest report.... more
(05 April 2006 10:00)

Clerical staff get benefits boost
Clerical workers are being offered accident and life insurance cover plus stakeholder pensions under an extension of the B&CE company’s benefits.... more
(05 April 2006 10:00)

TUC slams government on employment status
TUC chief Brendan Barber has lashed out at a lack of action by the government to resolve issues surrounding employment status. This comes as a.... more
(05 April 2006 10:00)

Good vibrations
Columns of vibrated reinforced concrete and stone have been installed underground on a Derby site to accommodate load from a new commercial.... more
(05 April 2006 10:00)

Council in the clear on North Ayrshire schools PPP
Hochtief has finally sealed a deal to deliver the £86m North Ayrshire PPP schools scheme, after a police investigation cleared the council’s.... more
(05 April 2006 09:15)

New noise regs to slash levels by 70%
New Noise at Work regulations coming into force tomorrow will reduce the allowable average noise level throughout a day or week by around 70%. more
(05 April 2006 09:00)

In brief
Corus will raise the price of structural steel sections by £40/t from 30 April. The company blamed the increase on “healthy” demand and strong signs.... more
(05 April 2006 09:00)

£24.5m boost for Britannia
Renew subsidiary Britannia Construction has secured four D&B contracts worth £24.5m. The largest is for a £18.9m distribution centre for Tesco on.... more
(05 April 2006 09:00)

HSE targets housing and refurb markets
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) will focus its attention on building maintenance, refurbishment and housebuilding contractors over the next.... more
(05 April 2006 09:00)

CJ Awards: call for entries starts now!
Today Contract Journal launches its 2006 Construction Industry Awards. Now in their 11th year, these are the industry’s most prestigious awards..... more
(05 April 2006 09:00)

Future foundations
In the absence of design standards, UK engineers have been reluctant to use steel fibre-reinforced concrete for structural applications. With.... more
(05 April 2006 09:00)

Free seminars on vibration at SED
Power tool manufacturer Makita is to hold a free one-hour seminar about Vibration at Work at SED on each day of the show, which runs from 16 to 18.... more
(05 April 2006 09:00)

Wolseley buys Brandon for £72m
■ The cash-backed offer values Brandon’s shares at 212p and is seen by the board to represent ‘excellent value’. more
(05 April 2006 09:00)

New noise regs to slash levels by 70%
■ Hewden safety manager advises companies to control the noise rather than measure it. more
(05 April 2006 09:00)

Digging for victory
Regeneration, a booming housing market and the Olympics are all reasons why the piling market is on the up. Paul Howard reports. more
(05 April 2006 09:00)

Bahrain boat tragedy offers stark warning to contractors
The Bahrain boat disaster, which last week claimed 57 lives, should act as a grim warning that companies must protect their employees, even when.... more
(05 April 2006 08:45)

Drainage specs leave contractors in a muddle
Drainage specifications are confusing contractors, who are struggling to keep up with the fast-changing regulations designed to alleviate flooding,.... more
(05 April 2006 08:30)

HSE targets housing and refurb markets
The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) will focus its attention on building maintenance, refurbishment and housebuilding contractors over the next year,.... more
(05 April 2006 08:20)

CJ Awards: call for entries starts now!
Today Contract Journal launches its 2006 Construction Industry Awards. Now in their 11th year, these are the industry’s most prestigious awards..... more
(05 April 2006 08:00)

Bahrain boat tragedy offers stark warning to construction firms
The Bahrain boat disaster, which last week claimed 57 lives, should act as a grim warning that companies must protect their employees, even when.... more
(05 April 2006 08:00)

ConstructionSkills launches TV recruitment drive
ConstructionSkills’ latest £1m recruitment campaign kicked off on Channel 4 on Monday night, showing young people how rewarding construction can be..... more
(05 April 2006 08:00)

It’s your turn!
It’s time to get the recognition you deserve – at the Contract Journal Construction Industry Awards 2006, which launches this week. Emma Penny.... more
(05 April 2006 08:00)

Plastic fantastic
It’s lighter and cheaper than steel, and has been widely embraced by the US construction market. As it looks to make its mark in the UK, Phil Bishop.... more
(05 April 2006 08:00)

EP to pilot green initiative
■ English Partnerships to debut green regs for contractors on £100m public sector project in Cambridgeshire. more
(05 April 2006 00:00)

Costain secures A19 Package ECI deal
The Costain/Jacob Babtie team has been confirmed as winner of the £50m A19 Package B early contractor involvement deal in the North East. more
(04 April 2006 16:45)

Inspace enjoys 45% boost in turnover
Inspace, the support services business, has unveiled a 45% rise in annual turnover to £150m during 2005. more
(04 April 2006 11:00)

Bellway's interim turnover breaks through £500m barrier
Bellway has pushed the value of its half-year turnover beyond the £500m barrier for the first time. more
(04 April 2006 10:00)

Wolseley still on acquisition trail
Fresh from buying Brandon last week, Wolseley announced another three acquisitions for a total sum of £25m this morning. more
(04 April 2006 08:00)

Natural Justice Reminder
Natural J ustice Reminder Fraser McMillan The recent decision of the Court of Session in the case of Ardmore Construction Limited v.... more
(03 April 2006 15:17)

Britannia wins four D&B contracts
Renew subsidiary Britannia Construction has secured four design and build contracts worth £24.5m in total. more
(03 April 2006 08:10)

New CITB TV campaign starts tonight
ConstructionSkills’ latest £1m recruitment campaign kicks off on Channel 4 on tonight during The Simpsons, showing young people how rewarding.... more
(03 April 2006 08:00)