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The CDM2007.org project, initiated and managed by the London Borough of Bromley, has been short-listed in two categories in the 2008 Annual Construction Health and Safety Awards, which reward excellence, innovation and professionalism in all areas of construction safety, occupational health and staff welfare.
CDM2007.org delivers comprehensive modular training and detailed support materials through a dedicated website aimed primarily at local authorities and public service organisations. The ... [more]
Backed by £4.4 million from the UK Government and supported by the Department for International Development (DFID) and the World Bank, the CoST initiative represents a significant milestone for global collaborative efforts to fight corruption in the construction sector.
The CoST Initiative is a global effort to ensure that government funded construction projects are delivered on time, at high quality and at a reasonable price. The pilot phase of implementation will last for two years, working... [more]
Last week, the OFT launched proceedings against 112 construction companies alleging that they had been involved in bid rigging in breach of Competition Law. The companies concerned range from multi-billion pound national companies to SMEs.
The companies concerned have received a massive 1700 page document called a statement of objections or 'SO' which sets out the evidence and allegations against them and all the other companies involved. In a worst case scenario a company could receive a fin... [more]
Despite the credit crunch and ongoing concerns of a recession, more than a sixth of construction firms reported their greatest achievement over the last year had been an increase in turnover and profits, securing a major contract came a close second. This is reassuring news and demonstrates there is still some level of confidence and growth in the industry in spite of ongoing economic uncertainty.
This more buoyant outlook could be the reason behind 15 per cent of construction firms choosing ... [more]
Bibby Financial Services recently carried out some research across the construction industry to identify the key issues for 2008. The most common challenge identified was the issue of late payment and two fifths of firms admitted to spending at least 10hrs a week chasing outstanding payments/bad debt.
The late payment problems that have plagued recent high profile construction projects such as the Millennium Dome and Wembley Stadium could be stopping thousands of small businesses in the UK f... [more]
Innovate Logistics provides warehousing, stock management and distribution services for chilled, deep chilled, frozen and ambient products, as well as temperature and humidity controlled storage for confectionery products. Due to a huge growth and demand for the frozen and chilled side of the business, it made the decision to build a third storage and distribution site in Chesterfield. The building has a height of 16.5 metres and a floor area of 3,850 m2.
Easilift Loading Systems has supplied... [more]
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