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Jmp wins westminster roads contract

JMP Consultants has won a five-year-term consultancy with the City of Westminster for transport planning, traffic and highways work. Under a separate contract JMP is already working for Westminster on the detailed design and contract documentation for the Ladbroke Grove/Harrow Road junction improvement.

Taylor Woodrow Construction on the web

Taylor Woodrow Construction has launched a construction site on the web. The TWC site (www.twc.co.uk) features company information that will be of interest to the general public as well as those working in the construction field. Visitors can download examples of project modelling images and animations.

Tarmac Topmix is still tops

Tarmac Topmix has retained its Investor in People accolade. Topmix was first accorded the award in July 1995 and was required to be re-assessed after two years. The award is made to companies reaching national standards in training and developing people to achieve business goals.

Sellafield to get wet inlet facility

Civil, structural and architectural teams at Manchester-based Design Group Partnership are assisting BNFL Engineering and Kier Construction on a contract to design, build and commission a Wet Inlet Facility within an existing plant at Sellafield. It incorporates a steel portal frame erected partly within an existing building with platforms, overhead crane and staircases and balustrades with floor steelwork.

Bolton Bosses to unveil housing plan

Bosses at Bolton Council will unveil their plans for public and private housing this week. The three-year plan covering 1999 to 2002 will go to the Government Office for the North West supporting Bolton's £17 million bid for housing investment over the next 12 months.

Bond moves into King's role at Galliford

Chris Bond moves up to the position of managing director at Galliford Midlands. He takes over from Chris King who recently became managing director of Galliford UK.

Couves goes under

North east architectural practice Couves has gone under putting the jobs of 30 architects and other professional staff in jeopardy. The news comes on top of major setbacks to the region's economy with the recent closures of the Siemens factory and of the crane manufacturer Grove.

Clancy wins safety Award for fifth year

The Clancy Group has won an award from the British Safety Council for the fifth consecutive year. Apart from having a low accident rate, the company had to demonstrate good safety policies and a commitment to health & safety from the board of directors down.

New risk manager for Amec construction

Trevor Preston has been appointed risk manager of AMEC Construction in Old Trafford, Manchester. He will help provide risk management for specific projects and develop a risk management system for AMEC.

making Contaminated land profitable

CIRIA is holding two conferences on how to make contaminated land profitable. The first, contaminated land legislation: liabilities and financial implications will be held on 20 October. The second, contaminated land, current practice in remedial technologies is on 24 November. For details telephone CIRIA on 0171 222 8891.