Lords' decisions favour industry
image launch
The Construction Industry Board is to launch its Considerate
Constructors Scheme in July as part of a plan to improve the public
image of the industry.
asbestos call
Construction union Ucatt last week marked Workers' Memorial Day by
calling on the incoming government to ban asbestos during its first
year of office.
an abbey start
Bilfinger & Berger has started concrete works on the renovation
of Abbey National's new City offices. The design and build contract
began last August and is due for completion next Spring.
morrison backs group
Morrison Developments is sponsoring the 10th Anniversary
celebrations of of the non-profit making association Women in
Property on 10 June in London. Contact tel: 0181-878-0787
Ove arup award win
Ove Arup has won the 1997 Fire Safety Award of the Association of
Building Engineers for its work at Chek Lap Kok airport in Hong
Kong requiring a performance-based approach to design.