Contract Journal articles from November 2003

Contract Journal archives from November 2003

Jurisdiction of adjudicators.(RJT Consulting Engineers)(DM Engineering)
November 5, 2003... In March 2002, in the case of RJT Consulting Engineers -v- DM Engineering, the Court of Appeal dealt with the important point of whether oral contracts would be subject to the provisions of the Construction Act. The Court held that all the...

Survey slams ; 'huge' cost ; of tendering.(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... The average spend on bidding costs by construction consultants and contractors is "huge", a survey by Reading University has revealed. The results of the survey put the average cost of construction tendering at 3% of the value of the project,...

Strickland stock on the increase again.(Strickland Direct)(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... Strickland Direct, the bucket, attachment and ground engage-ment/wearpart supplier, is to further increase the size of its stockholding. At the beginning of this year, it increased its stockholding to [pounds sterling]550,000 to allow next-day...

Crusher is CIB Lello's biggest buy.(CIB Lello Plant Hire )(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... Cornwall-based CIB Lello Plant Hire has made its largest single capital investment so far by purchasing a new Nordberg LT95 track mounted mobile crusher. Supplied by CRMS, the unit is the first new mobile crusher to be sold in Cornwall. Joining...

THS Express does it all; in one call.(A-Plant Tool Hire has launched THS Express)(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... A-Plant Tool Hire has launched THS Express, a new one-call equipment sourcing service for small plant and tool hire. Under the scheme, customers can register their company details by calling a hotline. Each will then be given a single contact...

In brief.
November 5, 2003... Lavendon warning Powered access hire specialist Lavendon has warned that difficult trading conditions in the UK and Germany will significantly affect full-year profits. The company's shares have fallen 13%, while profit forecasts for 2004 and...

Terex reports third-quarter profit increase.(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... Terex Corporation has reported a net profit of [pounds sterling]8.5m for the third quarter of 2003, up from [pounds sterling]5.7m for the same period in 2002, while net sales have risen 35%, standing at [pounds sterling]515.7m. Meanwhile, the...

Lording it.(Andrew and Janet Lord describe how Wilfrid Lord landed a contract with Oldham's Arm's Length Management Organisation (ALMO))(Interview)
November 5, 2003... A couple of years ago, Rochdale-based contractor Wilfrid Lord had never won a deal larger than [pounds sterling]1m, but earlier this year it landed a [pounds sterling]30m, five-year housing refurbishment contract with Oldham's Arm's Length...

CNH losses lower than last year.(Case New Holland )(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... Case New Holland (CNH) has reported a third quarter net loss of [pounds sterling]21.2m, a better performance than the same period last year when net loss stood at [pounds sterling]38.9m. Net sales of equipment are up 12% for the quarter,...

Heavy tyre recycling unit trials completed.(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... Rubber Recovery sees interest worldwide for further facilities. In response to the ever-increasing cost of tyre disposal, Rubber Recovery, a division of the Montpellier construction group, has completed trials of its heavy equipment tyre...

Rebuilding Jarvis' reputation.(interview with Andrew Sutton, chief executive of Jarvis Accommodation Services)(Interview)
November 5, 2003... Jarvis has been one of the dominant players in PFI and public sector outsourcing over the past half dozen years, but recently, its pre-eminent position has shown signs of weakening. Is this the 'Potters Bar effect' or just an inevitable...

Robots to take dangerous jobs.
November 5, 2003... North West Development Agency explores the benefits of using automated machinery in construction sector. Transferable technology from the nuclear industry could help remove construction workers from dangerous environments on site, if a...

QM future depends on North West test.(Quality Mark funding)
November 5, 2003... The results of QM's biggest launch will be used to determine its future funding prospects. Future funding for Quality Mark (QM) could hinge on the success of its biggest ever launch in the North West. The Department of Trade & Industry's...

Deals done.(briefs)
November 5, 2003... Cat and City Centre Commercials City Centre Commercials of Liverpool has renewed its Caterpillar fleet with the purchase of five Cat 938G wheel loaders, three Cat 312C and two Cat 315BL excavators. A-Plant and GenSet A-Plant North/Scotland...

Iveco engines for Komatsu.
November 5, 2003... Iveco has signed an agreement to supply engines to Komatsu Utility Europe (KUE) to equip its new WH series of telehandlers. The deal involves the supply of the new generation Iveco NEF engines which have been specifically personalised for KUE....

Put to the test.(New Generation JS excavators)
November 5, 2003... When JCB launched its New Generation excavators it described them as "the best we've ever built". To find out if that claim stands up to scrutiny, Colin Sowman pitted old against new. Like many manufacturers JCB took the opportunity...

Ramesys 'fantastic year' in construction division.(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... The construction division of Ramesys, the IT software group, has generated an operating profit of [pounds sterling]2.3m, equal to the previous year. "In construction, we have had a fantastic year," said Richard Wingfield, finance director, "and...

back bites.(briefs)
November 5, 2003... A hero of our time Actor Ricky Tomlinson is a colourful character who has sprung to prominence in recent times as a popular TV and film performer. Older readers will recall the former construction worker's previous starring role as one of the...

Can Network Rail cope with maintenance?(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... The Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) has expressed its concern over Network Rail's (NR) decision to take maintenance contracts in-house, writes Ross Pearman. Although supportive in principle of the rail operator's move to strip...

Hackney picks housing trust for [pounds sterling]70m regen.(housing regeneration scheme in north London)(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... Work on site is due to start within two years on a big-value housing regeneration scheme in north London, now that Hackney council finally has a preferred housing trust on board. Insiders say London & Quadrant has triumphed in a three-way...

Historic buildings at risk.(skills shortages in the traditional crafts sector within the construction industry)(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... A lack of skilled workmen threatens the future of the UK's historic buildings, the National Heritage Training Group (NHTG) has warned. The NHTG and the sector skills council for the construction industry (ConstructionSkills) are launching a new...

Mowlem to build [pounds sterling]23m leisure and dance venues.(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... Mowlem Building Midlands has netted a brace of contracts in the West Midlands, totalling [pounds sterling]23m-plus. In a [pounds sterling]12m deal, the contractor will build a village hotel and leisure club in north Birmingham for joint...

Site disputes procedures 'under threat'.(Engineering Construction Industry Association's concerns)(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... Draft government regulations introducing statutory measures to resolve employment disputes at local level are likely to be seriously counter-productive, according to the Engineering Construction Industry Association (ECIA). In a response to a...

Benson reveals loss of [pounds sterling]700,000.
November 5, 2003... Expanding business shows start-up divisions are profitable, but original company was cause of [pounds sterling]2.5m losses last year. Benson Group has unveiled a pre-tax loss of [pounds sterling]700,000. All four of the start-up divisions...

Bilfinger sneaks in to take Ballast PFI.
November 5, 2003... German construction group Bilfinger Berger takes Ballast plc's services division from under the nose of Mapeley. As CJ went to press it appeared that Bilfinger Berger had stolen Ballast plc's services division away from front-runner...

Police quiz BAA manager over airport fraud.(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... A BAA junior manager has been asked back for further questioning by police as part of a fraud investigation into the handling of maintenance contracts at Heathrow Airport. The unnamed employee, labelled by police as Mr D, will be expected to...

Safety concern over fire door components.
November 5, 2003... Research reveals the wrong components are often supplied. Independent certification body BM TRADA has this week applauded the frankness with which the British Woodworking Federation (BWF) has revealed the results of its research into...

Lowest cost focus upsets rail firms.(Network Rail changes emphasis from quality to low cost)
November 5, 2003... Civils fear for security after Network Rail changes emphasis from quality to low cost. Contractor confidence in Network Rail seems to be waning further this week with civils insiders blasting the rail operator for going against the...

Cement sales set to increase.(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... The UK cement market will grow 11% by 2008 with annual sales of [pounds sterling]950.8m, according to the latest report from Market & Business Development (MBD). Real growth is anticipated within the cement market for each year of the forecast...

Product; guide.(SGB Youngman launches Linklite; Ductmate launches Cablemate Mechanical System Hangar )(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... Light on winter working SGB Youngman has launched an improved version of its low-cost temporary lighting system. Linklite features many enhancements including a shock-absorbing rim to protect against knocks and scrapes. Save time and cost...

Concrete Show sticks with SED.(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... 2004 will be the third year in a row that The Concrete Show will run alongside SED. "We had two aims when running The Concrete Show side by side with SED. One was to provide a meeting place for buyers and sellers in the industry. The other was...

In brief.(employees at Marshalls Clay Products seek to overturn decision; Willerby Homes sues Union of Construction, Allied Trades and Technicians; Higgins Construction wins contract)(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... New rolled-up pay High Court appeal The GMB has lodged a High Court appeal for its members at brick manufacturer Marshalls Clay Products seeking to overturn the recent decision of the Employment Appeal Tribunal that it can be lawful to include...

Shortlist released for M4 widening.(motorway widening deal in south-east Wales)
November 5, 2003... Paperwork for the Welsh Assembly's [pounds sterling]43m scheme to widen the M4 will not be out until spring 2004. Five firms will pick up the tender paperwork next spring for a [pounds sterling]43m motorway widening deal in south-east...

Skanska and Innisfree set to win Barts PFI.(Private Finance Initiative)(Skanska Construction UK Ltd.)(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... A Skanska/Innisfree consortium is well on the way to becoming the preferred bidder for the biggest single healthcare scheme to emerge so far under the Private Finance Initiative. The group has trumped a bid by French contractor Bouygues to...

HA teams make good impression.(Highways Agency's validation teams assess companies looking to get on tender lists)(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... Contractors have been impressed by the Highways Agency's (HA) validation teams as they assess companies looking to get on to tender lists for major projects. The nine HA teams have been assigned to mark companies on the Capability Assessment...

Government boosts construction growth.(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... Increased government-funded work drove construction growth during the third quarter of 2003, according to the Construction Industry Trade Survey compiled jointly for the first time by the Construction Confederation (CC) and the Construction...

Interserve maintenance staff promise more strikes.(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... The TGWU has warned that Interserve's refusal to back down in the row over the contractor's decision to slash jobs on its Liverpool City Council housing contract gives the union no alternative but to hold more strikes. Three lots of industrial...

In brief.(Amec will construct next phase of Strategic Defence Review; Inspace Partnerships signs deal with Colchester Borough Council)(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... Amec favourite for [pounds sterling]90m defence contract Amec is Defence Estates' choice to construct the next stage of its Strategic Defence Review at Catterick Garrison. The [pounds sterling]90m-plus project will see armed forces relocated...

Rok calls it quits on Galliford plan.(Rok Property Solutions' proposed acquisition of Galliford Try)(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... Rok Property Solutions has stood down its team that has been working on its proposed acquisition of Galliford Try. The move is a response to Galliford's "go away" message. Galliford is hanging out for a bid of 60p a share. Rok first entered the...

No decision on continuation of Chelsea Barracks until Christmas.(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... A decision on whether the [pounds sterling]150m Chelsea Barracks PPP can continue with just one bidder, following the withdrawal of the Amec/Berkeley Homes consortium (CJ 10 September), is now not expected until Christmas. Originally, a...

Postal delays hit small businesses.(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... The Royal Mail postal strikes have caused major problems for small firms, including construction companies, with payments for many held up in the post. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) policy chairman John Walker said: "Small firms...

Giving foreign ownership the Bil-finger.(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... If ever they wondered, staff at Ballast must now know what it's like to be a carcass, picked to pieces by lions, hyenas and vultures. That's not to cast aspersions on the firms seeking to gobble up the tastiest bits of the failed contractor -...

In brief.(CJ/BRE Supply Chain Management conference; Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council invite bids; Eurotunnel seeking to design and construct a freight terminal)(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... CJ conference on supply chain at BRE Learn more about supply chain issues at the CJ/BRE Supply Chain Management conference at the BRE on 18 November. Speakers include Exel, NHS ProCure 21, Building Design Partnership, Taylor Woodrow, Marshalls...

Constructionline fails at SBC.(Scottish Borders Council)(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... Scottish Borders Council (SBC) has washed its hands of Constructionline because of a lack of interest from local contractors. The council, which has around 1,200 contractors on its books, decided to ditch the government's pre-qualification...

Sale causes uncertainty for Tower Hamlets PFI.(Private Financial Initiative)(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... The sale of Ballast's services division to Bilfinger Berger leaves Babcock & Brown consulting its lawyers over how to proceed with its [pounds sterling]88.5m Tower Hamlets grouped schools PFI and its bid for the [pounds sterling]100m...

Second batch of hospitals on offer.(privately financed hospitals)
November 5, 2003... Government needs batched PFI hospital scheme to succeed after two earlier failures. Government plans to batch privately financed hospitals into framework contracts of three or more schemes are to receive a shot in the arm with the launch...

ExcellCare lands two more LIFT schemes as Pears takes one.(Local Improvement Finance Trust)(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... ExcellCare, a consortium led by John Laing subsidiary Equion, has landed its fifth NHS LIFT scheme - this time as the preferred bidder at Southern Derbyshire. The [pounds sterling]30m scheme includes six primary care centres and a disabled...

Divisions can each grow to [pounds sterling]25m.(Benson and Forsyth)(Brief Article)
November 5, 2003... Benson feels that when each of its existing divisions reaches maturity they will have an annual turnover of around [pounds sterling]25m. The Southampton division offers the opportunity of being split into two parts. Steve Pope, operations...

Late adjudication decisions.(Aardvark Developments v. Simons Construction)
November 12, 2003... Earlier this year I reported the case of St Andrews Bay Development -v- HBG Management, which concerned the effect of an adjudicator's decision that had been delivered two days late. The adjudicator had withheld her decision until she was...

Tool's gold.(extensive range of tool hire shops in the United Kingdom)
November 12, 2003... When it comes to tool hire, the UK market is spoilt for choice. The range of tool hire shops is extensive, mostly because the majority of the largest players in the sector offer a national network of branches. Martin Cooper finds out more. ...

Coach trip.(interview with Rob Adams, managing director of Birse Construction)(Interview)
November 12, 2003... Rob Adams must be good to have made it to managing director of Birse Construction. But he wants to get better and when he was offered the chance of a business mentor to help him develop further, he didn't hesitate. John Leitch reports. ...

Deals done.(construction industry purchases)(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... Siac and Manitou Siac Construction of Stroud has purchased its first Manitou MRT1850 telescopic handler. The company is using the unit to handle panels in its pre-fabricated integrated cladding and window systems factory. Gunn's and Volvo...

Finning reports record Q3.(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... Finning International, the Caterpillar dealer and Hewden Stuart parent company, has reported record third quarter results this year. Turnover rose to [pounds sterling]415m, a 17% increase compared to the 2002 period. Net profit rose to [pounds...

In brief.(Tracmaster-Hire Association Europe Awards of Excellence; KTH can supply parts for next-day delivery; Takeuchi adds dealerships)(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... Takeuchi adds dealers Takeuchi has announced two new dealerships to add to its existing network. W Clayton & Sons will cover Yorkshire and DGD Machinery of Aberystwyth will be responsible for mid-Wales. KTH parts next day Hydraulic...

Breaking the mould.(contractors adopt new approaches at Poundbury housing development)
November 12, 2003... The housebuilding industry is notoriously 'traditional'. So it takes an outspoken client like the Prince of Wales to ring a few changes. Geraldine Faulkner went to the Poundbury development outside Dorchester to find out how contractors are...

White van man's reputation is 'unfounded'.(2004 Light Commercial Vehicle Trends report)(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... White van man's reputation as an aggressive, unsafe driver is unfounded, according to research commissioned by Vauxhall. The 2004 Light Commercial Vehicle Trends report shows that 41% of vehicle fleet managers believe their light commercial...

Employers liable for hand-held calls on the road.(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... From 1 December it will be an offence to use a hand-held phone while driving and employers may be liable if employees break the law. For individuals the penalty will be a [pounds sterling]30 fixed fine, or up to [pounds sterling]1,000 on...

Employers wise up to legal threats.(prevention of staff injuries)(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... Specialist vehicle converter Razorback has seen a rise in sales of its ground-level loading panel van because employers are becoming more aware of litigation threats. The Razorback concept helps prevent back injuries as it does not require...

TT and Balfour install under-rail crossings.(TT UK)(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... TT UK has been working with Balfour Beatty installing under-rail crossings as part of the re-signalling and cable routing on the West Coast Mainline upgrade. A trial site was identified at Bourne End in Buckinghamshire where 12 PE cable ducts...

Spec Check goes online.(Spec Check Europe)(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... Spec Check Europe has launched its specification comparison service on the internet at www.spec-checkeurope.com. The data, whi ch was previously provided in pocket books and CD-Roms, covers various types of construction and forestry equipment...

HSE opens safety advice centre.(Health & Safety Executive)(Freight Transport Association)(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... The Health & Safety Executive (HSE) and the Freight Transport Association (FTA) have opened a workplace transport safety advice centre. The service operates via a dedicated number (08700 990099) from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and FTA...

Buxton takes on UK's first 17m telehandler.(Buxton Lime Industries)(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... Butler Reynolds delivers Bobcat T40170 for materials handling. The UK's first 17m Bobcat telehandler has been delivered to Buxton Lime Industries in Derbyshire. It will be used for materials handling and maintenance tasks. It has a crane...

Fit-out now and pay by credit.(refurbishment projects)(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... Overbury offers clients sale and leaseback funding arrangements specifically for fit-out and refurbishment. The way fit-out and refurbishment projects are paid for is changing, according to Overbury managing director Chris Booth. "There...

IT investment pays off for RMC.(RMC Group PLC)
November 12, 2003... Operating structure changes reap rewards as [pounds sterling]40m IT investment is on target to be paid off after four years of operation. RMC's [pounds sterling]40m investment in a leading-edge IT system - including ERP software from SAP...

Atlas QAS generating sets offer low exhaust emissions.(Quality Assessment System)(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... Atlas Copco has launched four new generating sets with continuous prime ratings, at 1,500rpm, of between 150kVA and 300kVA at 50Hz. The units, QAS 150, 200, 250 and 300, are powered by Volvo Penta four-stroke, six-cylinder diesel engines. They...

Time for M&E to join the party.(Machine and Equipment sector has not enjoyed the same fortunes as the rest of the construction industry)
November 12, 2003... The massive public sector spending under the Labour government has boosted the UK's construction coffers considerably. But while main contractors have happily toasted the work that has come their way through PFI and long-term partnering deals,...

Mosco denies fallout with SRA.(Strategic Rail Authority)(Network Rail's former supply chain director Les Mosco)(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... Network Rail's former supply chain director Les Mosco has denied reports of a fallout with the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) as the cause of his departure from the rail operator. Mosco told CJ: "There was not a rift with the SRA. The claims...

Loughborough and Ivor Williams settle.(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... Ivor Williams, former executive director of the European Construction Institute (ECI), has reached a settlement with Loughborough University after leaving his ECI post earlier this year in disputed circumstances (CJ 15 January). Last month...

Shock 23% fall in level of safety fines.(safety offences on construction sites)
November 12, 2003... Unions call for minimum fines as judges fail to acknowledge seriousness of offences. Judges and magistrates have been told to stop treating safety offences like parking fines after a Health & Safety Executive (HSE) report revealed that the...

Hochtief bags [pounds sterling]18m Coulsdon bypass job.(construction industry-contracts)(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... Transport for London (TfL) has finally awarded a high-profile bypass scheme in south London - almost a year after five contractors sent in their bids for the project. Hochtief has emerged triumphant from the ruck for the [pounds sterling]18m...

Coffor formwork system set to be launched in UK in 2004.
November 12, 2003... Concrete structure build times cut by two-thirds with stay-in-place formwork system. Stay-in-place formwork that enables concrete structures to be built up to three times faster than other construction systems, without a crane, could be...

Haymills returns to profit.(Haymills Construction Ltd)(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... Julian Brandon's first year at the helm of southern England contractor Haymills has transformed the group's financial fortunes from a loss of more than [pounds sterling]6m to a profit in the first half of the current financial period....

Riverclack waterproof roof covering prepares for UK debut.(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... Italian company Iscom is to launch its standing seam aluminium roof covering system for large roofs in the UK next year. Riverclack is a metal roof covering system composed of sheets produced as long as necessary. The longest one to be...

Brett Martin sees the light with Marcryl plastic sheet.(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... The latest addition to roofing solutions firm Brett Martin's range was on show at Batimat. The Marcryl extruded acrylic sheet can be easily thermoformed or fabricated and is scratch-resistant with good weathering performance, said Brett Martin....

SGB's Boss Octa goes up a rung (or eight).(SGB Youngman)(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... Taking pride of place on the SGB Youngman stand was an eight-rung version of the company's leading alloy scaffold tower, Boss Octa. Regional director Philip Doherty said: "Boss Octa will appeal especially to the European rental sector where...

McCarthy & Stone profit beats [pounds sterling]100m.(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... McCarthy & Stone, the UK's biggest player in the specialist retirement homes sector, has seen its annual pre-tax profit figure go roaring through the [pounds sterling]100m barrier for the first time. Latest results (12 months to 31 August) show...

Back bites.(Boss Swap series; Norfolk a featureless landscape?; German woman sues parents of child she claims dug up her driveway)(Column)
November 12, 2003... Hoisted by one's petard Back bites is gratified to have received a response to an item published in CJ (29 October) suggesting a suitable landmark for the otherwise mountain-challenged county of Norfolk. David Richardson objected to the implied...

Council puts [pounds sterling]280m Toon roads on hold.(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... Contractors are missing out on a highways partnering deal in the North East while the client decides if it needs to repackage the scheme, potentially worth up to [pounds sterling]280m. Earlier this year, firms sent in prequalification bids to...

Celtic Roads clinches Irish PFI road scheme.(private finance initiative)(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... Nuttall jv beats rival Eurolink for second PFI road deal in Ireland. The Celtic Roads group has emerged victorious from a two-way tussle for the second private finance road scheme in Ireland to reach the preferred bidder stage. The...

Get your kit off for charity.(Dawn Gibbins featured in Girls with Balls calendar developed for charity)(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... Dawn Gibbins, chairwoman of industrial and commercial flooring company Flowcrete, has stripped off for a Calendar Girls-style calendar in the name of charity. She joined 20 mums, wives and girlfriends of players from Congleton Rugby Club in...

Balfour and National Grid Transco open training centre for ex-offenders.(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... Balfour Beatty Utilities has opened a training facility in Manchester as part of a back-to-work scheme for ex-offenders from Wymott Prison in Preston. The group was approached by National Grid Transco to manage the scheme and provide training...

Majority of brownfield sites not fit to build on.(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... Government attempts to solve Britain's housing crisis by developing brownfield land have been dealt a blow by a report from its own regeneration agency. The first detailed breakdown of the country's stock of brownfield land, conducted by...

Ringway and Peterborough fined after couple dies.(accident blamed on breakdown in communication between Ringway Highway Services and Peterborough City Council)(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... Ringway Highway Services has implemented new training procedures after being fined [pounds sterling]150,000 plus [pounds sterling]42,000 costs for its part in a road accident in which a husband and wife from Peterborough died. The accident...

QED signs off first PFI school job.(QED Educational Environments)(Private Finance Initiative)(Brief Article)
November 12, 2003... Wates' schools PFI consortium QED Educational Environments is celebrating a landmark this week, after reaching financial close on its first PFI schools deal, the [pounds sterling]100m Clacton Schools project. The deal will see QED design,...