http://www.contractjournal.comen-gbWed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2009/11/25/73550/all-change-on-quick-hitch-recommendations.htmlhttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2009/11/25/73550/all-change-on-quick-hitch-recommendations.htmlExcavator operators should leave their cab to check the coupling each time they change attachment - even if using the latest generation of automatic couplers, according to the Strategic Forum Plant Safety Group's re-drafted 'Ten steps that contractors, plant owners and other duty holders should be taking now.' Wed, 25 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2009/11/23/73554/olympic-park-progress-from-the-air-photos.htmlhttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2009/11/23/73554/olympic-park-progress-from-the-air-photos.htmlThe Olympic Delivery Authority (ODA) has released new aerial images of construction work on the Olympic Park showing, as the project enters its toughest year.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:26:00 GMThttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2009/11/23/73552/may-gurney-wins-75m-waste-contract.htmlhttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2009/11/23/73552/may-gurney-wins-75m-waste-contract.htmlMay Gurney has won a £75m contract to provide environmental services to Bridgent County Borough Council.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:54:00 GMThttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2009/11/19/73551/lavendon-issues-new-shares-as-revenues-fall.htmlhttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2009/11/19/73551/lavendon-issues-new-shares-as-revenues-fall.htmlAccess specialist Lavendon will raise £80m in new shares amid a fall in revenues across Europe Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:29:00 GMThttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2009/11/19/73549/kier-appoints-successor-to-john-dodds.htmlhttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2009/11/19/73549/kier-appoints-successor-to-john-dodds.htmlKier has appointed construction managing director Paul Sheffield as its new group chief executive. Sheffield will take over the helm from John Dodds when he retires next March after nearly 40 years with the firm.Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:05:00 GMThttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2009/11/18/73548/staff-cuts-keep-gb-in-profit.htmlhttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2009/11/18/73548/staff-cuts-keep-gb-in-profit.htmlGB Group has seen a jump in pre-tax profits this year following a cost-cutting drive at the contractor which saw staff levels fall by more than a quarter.Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:25:00 GMThttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2009/11/18/73542/three-chase-100m-office-job.htmlhttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2009/11/18/73542/three-chase-100m-office-job.htmlThe contest for a £100m office deal in Brighton has narrowed to three challengers. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2009/11/18/73541/four-contest-55m-leeds-arena-deal.htmlhttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2009/11/18/73541/four-contest-55m-leeds-arena-deal.htmlFour rivals are tussling for a high-profile scheme in Leeds, worth at least £55m. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2009/11/18/73540/ex-pierse-police-job-runs-into-more-trouble.htmlhttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2009/11/18/73540/ex-pierse-police-job-runs-into-more-trouble.htmlA subcontractor on the troubled £10.7m construction of a police facility in Cheshire has been forced to scrap materials worth £35,000 for just £80. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMThttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2009/11/18/73547/civils-sector-faces-thousands-more-job-cuts.htmlhttp://www.contractjournal.com/Articles/2009/11/18/73547/civils-sector-faces-thousands-more-job-cuts.htmlThousands more jobs could be lost in the civils sector amid a worsening climate, the Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) has warned. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT