Latest news for 
Amiri Construction to build a new office block at the Vinnetrow Business Park(08/09/2010)
Fareham based Amiri Construction has gained a £1m contract awarded by Chichester based Kingsbridge Estates, to build a new single storey pitched roof office block at the Vinnetrow Business Park near Chichester. The U shaped offices will offer 5 business units between 470 sq ft up to 10000 sq ft on the brownfield site. All offices will have views into a landscaped area with parking. The building, to be named The Courtyard, is designed to exceed... [more]
ISG fits out Pinsent Masons' new London headquarters(08/09/2010)
International law firm Pinsent Masons has awarded the fit out of their new London headquarters to ISG. The building will accommodate Pinsent Masons’ workforce of over 600 which currently operates from 3 separate locations The 160,000 sq ft project at 30 Crown Place encompasses a bespoke fit out over 13 floors as well as work to the building’s basement areas. The project is due for completion in January 2011. ... [more]
TRACKER helps recover stolen forklift truck in less than 4 hours(08/09/2010)
With 95 per cent of stolen plant vehicles remaining unrecovered every year, the demand for effective plant security is higher than ever. TRACKER played a key role in finding a forklift after it was stolen from Thurrock Hospital in Essex and left at a nearby farm. Hertfordshire Police worked in conjunction with TRACKER to identify the location of the stolen plant equipment. A speedy recovery was made in less than four hours by activating the... [more]
FE Peacock hands over affordable housing development in Lincolnshire(06/09/2010)
FE Peacock has completed work on a needed affordable housing development in Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire, near Grantham. Now the 29 property scheme is complete, the properties have been handed over to Longhurst & Havelok Homes (L&H Homes). The development will provide high quality homes at affordable prices for local people who have previously been priced out of the housing market. Six of the properties will be available on a shared ownership b... [more]
Armoury Group awarded demolition contract in Basingstoke(06/09/2010)
Armoury Group has been awarded a major new demolition contract which will clear the way for the regeneration of Basingstoke’s primary town centre business hub, fitting in with the council’s ambition to create a 21st Century centre for commerce. As part of Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council’s masterplan for the town’s principal central office location, Basing View, two existing buildings will be demolished to allow for the construction of a ... [more]
ISG commences work on modernisation of the Parkinson Building(03/09/2010)
ISG has commenced work on a £2.3 million modernisation project with the University of Leeds at the Parkinson Building, the iconic city landmark whose tower features on the institution’s logo. The contractor will strip out and install modern mechanical and electrical services throughout the four-storey building as part of the upgrade works, which will significantly enhance the environmental performance and efficiency of the facility. The projec... [more]
Pay-as-you-go vehicle tracking accounts for 50 per cent of Quartix's overall sales
(03/09/2010)
Quartix reports that more than 50 per cent of its overall sales are now derived from its high-specification pay-as-you-go vehicle tracking product. The company attributes the product’s success to fleet managers’ nervousness over the future viability of some competitor companies and a reluctance to enter into long-term, binding contracts at a time of uncertainty. Andy Kirk, sales and marketing director, said: “The recession has seen the coll... [more]
The Retention of Title clause explained and how the Romalpa Clause can help construction businesses(01/09/2010)
When a company goes under it can have serious repercussions for its suppliers and all the affiliated businesses. Whilst the construction industry is not alone in experiencing the grim reality of insolvency, in today’s economic climate cash flow is definitely king, so it is important for those involved in the trade to consider how best to protect themselves from the inevitable problems that can arise in times of economic cutbacks. Even if your cal... [more]
Other construction systems and equipment news
Construction equipment and machines: Aerial work & lifting - Asphalt production & Paving - Concrete production, transport & finishing - Cranes - Crushing, demolition & recycling - Drilling & tunnelling - Earthmoving & hauling - Engines, components & transmissions - Mining equipment - Rock & aggregates processing - Trucks & Trailers - Work tools & attachments - OEM Solutions - Parts & accessories -
Construction markets: Civil Engineering - Demolition & Scrap - Agriculture & Forestry - General construction - Government & Military - Harbor works - Industrial & materials handling - Landscaping - Mining, Quarry and Aggregates - Oil & Gas, Utilities - Recycling & waste management - Roads and bridges construction - Tunnelling & underground
