All ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø articles in 2001 issue 44 – Page 2

  • News

    Pay row threatens national deal

    2001-11-02T00:00:00Z

    Fears are growing that a pay row between the GMB union and a Scottish contractor could threaten a national wage agreement.

  • News

    Low cunning

    2001-11-02T00:00:00Z

    The revised plans for Richard Rogers Partnership's Grand Union building in Paddington Basin were unveiled this week. The proposals, submitted to Westminster council last week, cut more than one-third off the height of the towers without reducing office space. The proposals include 300,000 ft2 of residential accommodation and are the ...

  • News

    Council wins right to raise social housing quota

    2001-11-02T00:00:00Z

    Housebuilders fear High Court decision could lead to lower profits and a longer planning process.

  • News

    Contracts

    2001-11-02T00:00:00Z

    NewSchools for MertonA consortium made up of Wates PFI Investments, WS Atkins and funder Innisfree, has been appointed preferred bidder on a £125m schools project for Merton in south London. The group is called NewSchools.College deal goes to ShepherdShepherd Construction has secured a £5.4m contract to refurbish the University of ...

  • Features

    Come together

    2001-11-02T00:00:00Z

    Liverpool has only limited improvement to show for all the money that has been thrown at it over the past 20 years. But now big commercial developments and innovative housing partnerships are changing the view from the Mersey.

  • News

    Cambridge first

    2001-11-02T00:00:00Z

    Arup Associates has designed a 12,000 m2 sports centre for Cambridge University in the shape of two grassy hillocks, complete with grasses and flowers that change colour with the seasons. Rolling landscaped forms were selected because the complex is situated at the edge of the city's green belt. It houses ...

  • Features

    Fit to burst?

    2001-11-02T00:00:00Z

    Contractors' salaries in the UK have continued to inflate this year, according to the 2001 Hays Montrose/ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø guide. But slowing growth in Ireland points to an industry-wide downturn in the offing …

  • News

    Small contractors say demand still buoyant

    2001-11-02T00:00:00Z

    Workloads for small and medium-sized contractors are holding up despite fears of a recession, according to figures released by the Federation of Master Builders.

  • News

    Brumwell slams 'pariahs' opposed to to roving reps

    2001-11-02T00:00:00Z

    UCATT general secretary urges Construction Confederation to stop "stringing everyone along" on safety pilots.

  • News

    Bottom falls out of Irish labour market

    2001-11-02T00:00:00Z

    Construction salaries are plummeting in Ireland and Scotland, according to the 2001 Hays Montrose/ºÚ¶´ÉçÇø contractors' salary guide.

  • News

    Developer nabs Gleeson Homes boss

    2001-11-02T00:00:00Z

    Former Gleeson Homes managing director Clive Wilding is joining private property developer Raven Group.

  • Comment

    It takes a bit of give

    2001-11-02T00:00:00Z

    The NHS' standard form contracts are more flexible than they appear. The challenge for parties is to be persuasive when making the case for changing them

  • Features

    Baroness Blackstone

    2001-11-02T00:00:00Z

    Not only does the minister for the arts bubble with enthusiasm for architecture and architects, she's determined that Whitehall should take them seriously, too. And she's even ready to name and shame colleagues who aren't architecturally on message.

  • News

    London & Southern bags Silvertown scheme

    2001-11-02T00:00:00Z

    A TEAM led by developer London & Southern has won the competition to design the £800m redevelopment of the Silvertown Dock – the largest brownfield site in London.The Silvertown Quay consortium, which includes contractor Kajima and regeneration fund Igloo, was picked as preferred bidder by the London Development Agency last ...

  • Features

    Avoiding mix-ups

    2001-11-02T00:00:00Z

    Using cheaper components in tested systems keeps down costs, but at what price?

  • Features

    Five tips on targeting your audience

    2001-11-02T00:00:00Z

    Take time to understand your target market and find out what your audience wants. "Make it your business to know their daily and long-term concerns," says Ruth Willatt, director at marketing consultant Tetrarch Associates. "Target your top 10 – take them out for breakfast if you can."Spend time with your ...

  • News

    McAlpine and Balfour Beatty fight for Speedy Hire arm

    2001-11-02T00:00:00Z

    Major players are ahead of 12 rivals in race to buy Speedy Hire's utilities division for up to £15m.

  • News

    Centre Point and NatWest Tower architect dies

    2001-11-02T00:00:00Z

    Richard Seifert, architect of the NatWest Tower and Centre Point in London, has died aged 90.

  • Features

    Appointments

    2001-11-02T00:00:00Z

    ContractorsPeter Henden has been appointed director of Chelmsford-based builder and contractor Frederick J French. Warwickshire-based property, development and construction company Pettifer Group has promoted Delwin Groves to finance director of its main operating subsidiaries Pettifer Construction and PCM.David McLean Contractors has appointed Mike Wickham managing director of its ...

  • News

    £900m Bath scheme gets off the ground

    2001-11-02T00:00:00Z

    Developers are to be invited to put in bids for one of the largest regeneration schemes outside London – the £900m Bath Western Riverside project.