More news – Page 3164
-
NewsISG deals with downturn by focusing on smaller fit-outs
Contractor aims low as it announces 43% rise in pre-tax profit and plan to tackle credit crunch
-
NewsProgressive collapse
This was the moment the Birmingham skyline changed forever with the demolition of a 17-storey tower at Edgbaston shopping centre.
-
FeaturesHe’s arrived early: Neil Edginton's career path
At the tender age of 30 Neil Edginton is in charge of Build Ability, the contractor that’s delivering Birmingham’s £75m Cube. He tells James Clegg about how he got there, what’s next and how he upset the BBC by playing Eagles covers
-
Comment
Tendering process: Aquatron Breathing Air Systems vs Strathclyde Fire Board
In March 2004, the defendants, who operate the Strathclyde Fire Brigade, issued an invitation to tender for certain services associated with its breathing apparatus equipment, under the Public Services Contract Regulations 1993 which has now been superseded. The Office Journal of the European Communities specified the criteria for the ...
-
CommentJCT Building Management contract
The concept of the management contract has come in for a lot of flak from a lot of critics in the past but the new JCT model is certainly the best in class
-
NewsRLB project manager on Cheltenham gym flood victim
Consultant hired to help rebuild leisure@cheltenham damaged by 2007 floods
-
NewsCourt fines Alfred McAlpine £250k for roadworks death
Contractor fined over death of a motorcyclist who hit temporary concrete crash barriers
-
News
Laing O’Rourke beats Balfour to top spot in annual league
Business barometer Laing hits front for first time as Kier dominates February league table
-
CommentSpace heroes
Theatre Delicatessen offers a rare and brave example of how to put the interiors of derelict buildings to good use. Tarek Merlin explains why we should all follow suit
-
NewsDarling buys time by delaying PFI decision
The chancellor has delayed plans to put PFI assets on the government’s books by a year.
-
News
Public sceptical of 3m homes drive
The government’s housing plans have been put under further scrutiny as two pieces of research show falling public support.
-
CommentReinwood vs Brown: So much for common sense
The Law Lords are having a high old time with the Construction Act – first there was Melville Dundas, now it’s Reinwood vs Brown. Both come down in favour of the employer, but will our industry understand why?
-
NewsLeeds mixed-use scheme unveiled at Mipim
Yorkshire Forward and ISIS unveil Tower Works as part of the regeneration of Holbeck Urban Village
-
NewsNew chair at public sector clients' body
Mavis McDonald takes over from Christopher Kelly at Public Sector Construction Clients' Forum
-
NewsRok revels in credit crunch
Garvis Snook, chief executive of Rok, has said the credit crunch has made it “a great time” to buy new businesses.
-
NewsHadid gets £150,000 pay rise
Zaha Hadid took home £725,000 from her company last year as it broke through the £10m-turnover barrier.
-
-
NewsGovernment grants eleventh-hour EPC reprieve
Six-month breathing space granted amid concern over shortage of assessors
-
-
