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AWG lawyers to issue Sir Fraser Morrison with ultimatum
The former head of Morrison Construction, Sir Fraser Morrison, is facing legal action from utilities group AWG. The firm, which bought Morrison for £262m in 2000, is trying to recoup £100m on the acquisition.It has been reported that Sir Fraser and other Morrison directors will receive letters from AWG's lawyers ...
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NewsShennan in talks over key post at Bluestone
Former Kier National boss Graham Shennan could soon join Morgan Sindall's loss-making regional contracting business Bluestone.
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NG Bailey shines in industry's poor skills report
Vocational training in building came under fire from a report published by the Adult Learning Inspectorate this week.
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Breath tester to check on-site drinking
Hertfordshire electronics firm ABI Scientific has devised a version of an alcohol breath tester to be used on site.
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NewsAll change
All change: Transport for London Cross River Partnership and the London Development Agency have asked Arup Associates to develop a transport interchange at Vauxhall Cross, south London. The centrepiece will be a bus station, with links to Vauxhall mainline and Underground stations. It will also include public facilities, such as ...
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Drop European challenge to Tube PPP, urges consortium
Tube Lines this week called for Transport for London to withdraw a petition over the part-privatisation of the Underground that has been lodged with the European Commission.
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EP failed to develop new towns, say MPs
Development quango English Partnerships has been criticised by MPs for failing to develop the potential of new towns in England and Wales.
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NewsFrom sailors to sales
From sailors to sales: 200 Broomielaw, a £20m Glasgow office development overlooking the river Clyde, is now under construction. The site was formerly occupied by a hostel for seamen. The project, for developer Walker Group, is set to become one of the anchor buildings in a financial services district planned ...
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Contracts
Hochtief wins airport jobContractor Hochtief has won a £16m contract to build a terminal building at Guernsey airport.Hospital revamp awardedCrispin & Borst has landed a £3m contract to refurbish the grade II-listed General Lying-in hospital in London from the Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital NHS Trust.Hyder secures defence dealHyder Consulting ...
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NewsLeading lights
Leading lights: Architect SHH has designed a lighting installation and wall feature for the arrival court of the Victoria Park Plaza hotel in central London. The hotel is the third to be opened in the UK by operator Park Plaza Hotels Europe: the firm is building a fourth in Nottingham, ...
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Connaught continues with spending spree
Property group Connaught has made its second acquisition in recent weeks with the £21.7m purchase of a gas appliance maintenance firm.
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£13m university job helps HBG stay on top in June
Dutch firm is closely followed by Australian contractor Multiplex, which nabs second place from troubled Ballast.
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Unlikely bedfellows
Gus Alexander Small architectural practices are meant to have more clout on PFI projects if they get into bed with big contracting consortiums. But it's a recipe for sleepless nights
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FeaturesWho dares, wins
Interim managers are a bit like the SAS of the construction industry – they come in, clear up the mess and get out again – and construction firms are increasingly turning to them for help in difficult times. But why, asks Victoria Madine, doesn't anyone want to talk about it?
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Czech the small print
Communists have always been jumpy about private property – which goes a long way to explaining why developers must still take care in the Czech Republic
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Temporary blip
Katy Butland and Elizabeth Kinloch, consultants at the Building Recruitment Company, compare the pros and cons of temporary and permanent positions
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FeaturesAppointments
ContractorsContrad Construction has appointed Colin Sims construction manager. He will be responsible for projects in the west London area.Construction group Morgan Sindall's fit-out division has appointed John Scott health and safety manager.HousebuildersSharron Taylor and Pamela Brown (left) have joined Furlong Homes' sales team in its office in Islington, north London. ...