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00:00 29 Aug 1996
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Mowlem prosecuted
The Health and Safety Executive is prosecuting John Mowlem Construction following an investigation into an incident on 30 October 1995. It is alleged that, when the company was undertaking repairs to the M6 motorway at Spaghetti Junction in Birmingham, debris was dropped onto people using the Gravelly Hill Viaduct below.
Caradon sell-off
Caradon, the building materials group, is reported to be close to selling-off around œ200 million worth of non-core businesses. The businesses, mostly on the distribution and aviation side, became part of the group when Pillar was bought three years ago. A management buy-in, funded by venture capitalists, is thought to be the most likely option.
soil treatment report
A new report into full scale treatment technologies for the remediation of contaminated soil has been published by EPP Publications in Richmond. It was prepared for the UK Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution and reviews current technologies employed in the UK, Europe and North America.
AFRICAN acquisition
WSP Consulting Engineers has acquired a minority interest in Watson Edwards, a South African consulting engineer. The two companies have also formed a 50/50 joint venture company - WSP Watson Edwards - to pursue work in Africa and in the world market.
ealing outrage
Ealing Council in West London has expressed outrage following the news that land next to the Grand Union Canal and part of the Brent River Park, has been earmarked as a possible replacement site for the Perry Oaks Sewage Works, which will have to be moved if the fifth terminal at Heathrow Airport goes ahead. The council has pledged to fight any attempt to relocate the plant to its site.
The DTI is to launch a new standard designed to improve bill payment times in business on 10 September. BS7890, which was developed by the BSI working with industry, is designed to create better links between suppliers and customers and improve payment practices.
Engineering consultancy Parkman is to advise South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive on the Construction (Design and Management) regulations 1994. Parkman has produced a clear site of guidelines for the Executive. It is also advising Rolls Royce Motor Cars on CDM.
The Health and Safety Executive is prosecuting John Mowlem Construction following an investigation into an incident on 30 October 1995. It is alleged that, when the company was undertaking repairs to the M6 motorway at Spaghetti Junction in Birmingham, debris was dropped onto people using the Gravelly Hill Viaduct below.
Caradon sell-off
Caradon, the building materials group, is reported to be close to selling-off around œ200 million worth of non-core businesses. The businesses, mostly on the distribution and aviation side, became part of the group when Pillar was bought three years ago. A management buy-in, funded by venture capitalists, is thought to be the most likely option.
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soil treatment report
A new report into full scale treatment technologies for the remediation of contaminated soil has been published by EPP Publications in Richmond. It was prepared for the UK Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution and reviews current technologies employed in the UK, Europe and North America.
AFRICAN acquisition
WSP Consulting Engineers has acquired a minority interest in Watson Edwards, a South African consulting engineer. The two companies have also formed a 50/50 joint venture company - WSP Watson Edwards - to pursue work in Africa and in the world market.
ealing outrage
Ealing Council in West London has expressed outrage following the news that land next to the Grand Union Canal and part of the Brent River Park, has been earmarked as a possible replacement site for the Perry Oaks Sewage Works, which will have to be moved if the fifth terminal at Heathrow Airport goes ahead. The council has pledged to fight any attempt to relocate the plant to its site.
The DTI is to launch a new standard designed to improve bill payment times in business on 10 September. BS7890, which was developed by the BSI working with industry, is designed to create better links between suppliers and customers and improve payment practices.
Engineering consultancy Parkman is to advise South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive on the Construction (Design and Management) regulations 1994. Parkman has produced a clear site of guidelines for the Executive. It is also advising Rolls Royce Motor Cars on CDM.
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