All articles by Phil Clark – Page 22
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Featureswe can work it out
Major players are falling out of love with PFI, exasperated by the lengthy and costly process. Phil Clark assesses Labour's bid to woo them back – preferably in time to build key schemes before the next election.
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NewsTrio to masterplan Corus factory redevelopment
Closed-down Corus plant in Ebbw Vale is to be reconceived as a major mixed-use scheme by January 2003.
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NewsOverbury is latest to abolish 'archaic' retention system
Fit-out firm will no longer withhold cash but is slashing the number of subcontractors on its books.
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A lesson to us allThe government finally admitted this week that vocational training needed an overhaul. Skills minister Ivan Lewis said employers needed tailor-made training schemes to meet skills shortages, and pledged an overhaul of post-16 education. His comments just happened to coincide with government body the Adult Learning Inspectorate's ...
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Stonehenge centre finally gets go-ahead
English Heritage finally received backing this week for its £57m Stonehenge visitors' centre, ending a 16-year wait.
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NewsCurrie & Brown to cost World Trade Centre redevelopment
Quantity surveyor to work with partner Ernst & Young on feasibility study for client the Port Authority.
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NewsMansell to close maintenance arm
Contractor Mansell is closing its loss-making maintenance arm as part of a plan to float on the stock exchange.
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Receivers seek quick sale for ASW
The sale of collapsed steel manufacturer ASW could be finalised during the firm's traditional summer break.
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Amey chief under pressure as key director leaves
City turns up heat on Brian Staples following premature departure of main board director Robert Osborne.
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NewsBBC plans five schemes – including TV centre refurb
Corporation announces construction schedule, but has still to decide project manager for Broadcasting House.
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Engineers threaten boycott of Constructionline service
Association of Consulting Engineers warns it will stop supporting vetting list next year if service fails to improve.
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NewsAmey to restructure after PFI crisis and share plunge
Sources claim changes may include the departure of one director and a return to pre-2000 company structure.
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M4I to help Labour keep its public service promises
Movement for Innovation plans ‘task groups’ to help government build schools and hospitals before election.
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NewsMultiplex shock at Paddington
australian contractor Multiplex has made a dramatic late entrance as a bidder for the £150m Grand Union office building in Paddington, west London.
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NewsHochtief eyes up Ballast Nedam's UK subsidiary
German construction giant waits in the wings as confusion surrounds future of Ballast Nedam's UK arm.
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Emcor Drake & Scull to bid for Citex's Hong Kong arm
Facilities manager aims to increase Hong Kong presence as Citex sheds troubled subsidiary Citex Asia.
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NewsHBG aims for 50% margin hike
HBG's UK arm has given itself three years to increase its margins by half.
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Bovis wins £300m Manchester hospital PFI
A Bovis Lend Lease consortium has this week won a £300m PFI hospital scheme in Manchester, one of the largest health schemes outside London.
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NewsDoubts surface over funding of Laing Homes buyout
Venture capitalist 3i 'unconvinced' that £400m management buyout is best way to dispose of housebuilder.
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NewsBanner sale heralds D-Day for private housebuilders
Future of Ward Homes, Cala Homes and Linden Homes in balance as backers consider whether to sell up.