Railtrack sidelines Jarvis
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Railtrack, the largest construction client in the UK, is in dispute with contracting concern Jarvis about the latter's track maintenance contracts. Jarvis has been removed from Railtrack's civils tender lists, and its claims are to be investigated by claims consultant George Skinner and Associates. It is believed that the claims made by Jarvis were 600% higher than those made by other maintenance companies. Railtrack accounts for between 15 million pounds sterling and 20 million pounds sterling of the annual turnover of 150 million pounds sterling achieved by Jarvis Facilities.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1997
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Super spender
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Gil Howarth, head of Railtrack's Major Projects Division, is committing to obtaining value for money and quality of service from construction contractors and consultants. Howarth believes that contractors need to gain a better understanding of the needs of Railtrack and rail customers. Railtrack's spending on construction work totals 600 million pounds sterling a year, with a further 50 million pounds going to consultants. Howarth has already reorganised the running of Railtrack's construction disciplines.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1996
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Railtrack chiefs face review
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A senior management assessment programme is being implemented by UK rail track and station operator Railtrack. This will apply to seven heads of projects, along with engineering, legal and commercial executives. The company aims to boost the commercial, negotiating and influencing abilities of its leading employees, and the future of those who show unsatisfactory performance could be in doubt. It is determined to move away from its negative public sector image, and aims for a complete change of culture.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 1997
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