All articles by Tom Broughton – Page 13
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Serious Fraud Office to examine Driver Construction
Police interview creditors as sibling of collapsed Bickerton Construction tries to avoid liquidation.
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DTI set to relocate 2000 staff
The DTI is considering moving more than 2000 clerical staff out of its offices in Victoria Street, central London.A Whitehall source said that the lease would have to be renegotiated soon and senior officials were looking for other offices because they expected the cost to rise sharply. The department has ...
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Sabotage at BBC White City
Bovis investigates workers after falling victim to more than £10,000 worth of damage at landmark site.
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BAA seeks urgent deal over Heathrow traffic levy plans
Airports operator to hold crunch talks with London mayor advisers over threat to Terminal 5 delivery costs.
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DTI set to relocate 2000 staff
The DTI is considering moving more than 2000 clerical staff out of its offices in Victoria Street, central London
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Driver's fate in balance as court rulings hit £250,000
Future of regional contractor hangs in balance as creditors meet to decide whether to give it breathing space.
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NewsUse civil servants as roving reps, contractors tell Blair
Major Contractors Group puts pressure on government to be more active in enforcing safety on public projects.
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NewsUS firm wants my advice on post-war work, says Iraqi
Kellogg Brown & Root may hire exiled historian to help select UK partners and advise on Islamic issues.
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Wilson: You need quality mark
Construction minister Brian Wilson has warned contractors to sign up to the quality mark scheme now so that they will benefit when there is less work in the future.
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FeaturesDo you know this man?
The enigmatic John McDonough has given his first interview since taking over at Carillion two years ago, and in it he tells Tom Broughton how he's turned the contractor into a lean, PFI-powered speedboat.
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NewsDon't expect any hand-outs from US, Wilson tells firms
Minister tells firms they cannot expect to be given any preferential treatment because Britain fought in Iraq.
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Research may help industry to win charge exemption
Government-backed research report says industry must improve logistics or keep paying full congestion charge.
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NewsBritish firms may shun contracts in post-war Iraq
Contractors express worries over reaction of staff and insurers if they win reconstruction work.
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Bovis to axe 40 staff after review of market prospects
Contractor reveals redundancy plans in the same week that QS EC Harris decides to close Glasgow office.
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FeaturesThe children's crusade
How can you make a name for yourself if that name belongs to your famous parent? We talk to people who've wrestled with this problem – and found their own answers.
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HSE asks designers to stop falls
Health and Safety Executive inspectors met more than 130 architects and planning supervisors from across Scotland and the north of England this week to try to design out the risks from falls
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DTI launches inquiry into Bickerton affair
A fresh investigation has been launched into the collapse of regional contractor Bickerton
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NewsDeputy mayor will meet congestion fee lobbyists
Nicky Gavron says she will hold a meeting with the industry to discuss its concerns about the charge.
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Amicus wins £200,000 for steel contractor's staff
Tribunal orders Wescol to pay former staff £2000 each for failing to comply with law over union consultation.