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		The solution which McAlpine was forced to adopt was to issue what it described as a "short order" whereby Emcor would be placed under contract to commence and carry out works up to a limit of value initially set at £1 million.
		At this point McAlpine issued a further order in the value of approximately £20 million as an addendum to the previous orders indicating that it believed Emcor now to be under a duty to carry out and complete the entirety of the works for the total amount of orders now placed.
		McAlpine replied by stating that they considered Emcor to be in repudiation of their subcontract, and indicated its acceptance of that repudiation.
	www.brewerconsulting.co.uk /cases/CJ0501RR.htm (987 words)

	Scotsman.com News - Holyrood parliament building - £4.31m court battle looms (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		McAlpine alleges it was unfairly passed over when the main construction contract was awarded to Bovis Lend Lease in 1999 and is taking the parliament to court for a breach of European tendering rules.
		McAlpine claims these rules were broken because Bovis had submitted the highest tender - at £6.2 million plus fees of 1.25 per cent of the construction cost - yet it still won the contract.
		An SPCB spokesman said: "Sir Robert McAlpine is claiming for the sum of £4.31m, a substantial sum that would have to be found from the public purse if this action is pursued and is successful.
	news.scotsman.com /topics.cfm?tid=177&id=1459542004 (1786 words)

	Sir Robert McAlpine -v- Pring & St Hill Limited
		The defendant was a subcontractor whose function it was to construct a certain amount of the steelwork for what is called a brise-soleil, which I understand to be a device for preventing the surface of the building from heating up.
		The dispute went to adjudication and the adjudicator found that McAlpine's case was well founded and ordered that within seven days of the date of the decision of the adjudicator the defendant make a payment to McAlpine of that substantial sum.
		The defendant says that the set-off to which it is potentially entitled exceeds the amount of McAlpine’s claim and that, therefore, either nothing is due or, at the very worst, that I should stay enforcement of the judgment until the dispute on the counterclaim has been resolved.
	www.adjudication.com /cases/mcalpine.htm (1707 words)

	Case Study: Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd use a complex desktop computer solution (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Sir Robert McAlpine Group has played a major part in some of the most significant British constructions this century.
		One of Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd's primary requirements for its IT infrastructure is flexibility.
		The Sir Robert McAlpine group employs a policy of broad-term centralisation in managing its PC resources.
	www.microscope.co.uk /Article43030.htm (598 words)

	Sir Robert McAlpine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Sir Robert McAlpine has submitted a report to the government recommending the revival of plans for a huge tidal barrier across the Severn Estuary, which could cost up to £8bn and generate 6% of the UK's electricity.
		Sir Robert McAlpine is building a £4.4m factory for Lear of the US at the Boulevard Industry Park in Liverpool.
		Sir Robert McAlpine is set to win a £170m contract for the design and construction management of a new international exhibition centre at the Royal Victoria Dock in east London.
	www.ukbusinesspark.co.uk /sie98682.htm (356 words)

	Arsenal.com - The New Stadium
		As part of the traditions of a Topping Out ceremony, stadium contractors Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd nailed an evergreen bough in the stadium, the 'last' section of concrete was placed and a 'noggin of ale' was given to the stadium works manager.
		Sir Robert McAlpine and all the project team should be hugely congratulated for what has been achieved to date in the building of the stadium.
		Sir Robert McAlpine Project Director, Rolv Kristiansen, said: "We are extremely pleased with the progress that has been made to date in the construction of Emirates Stadium.
	arsenal.com /emiratesstadium/article.asp?article=301327&Title=the+... (451 words)

	Scotsman.com News - Scotland - Sir William aims to put McAlpine clan back on the map (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Now Sir William McAlpine, a director of the Sir Robert McAlpine construction empire, is bidding to have the clan restored to its rightful place among the great Scottish names and to be proclaimed its chief.
		The McAlpines trace their descent back to King Kenneth MacAlpine, who is said to have been crowned the first king of all Scotland in 843 AD, while the saying "McAlpines, Hills and Streams" suggests they are as old as each other.
		Sir William, 68, the elder brother of the former Conservative Party treasurer Lord Alistair McAlpine, said it would be "wonderful" to become chief of the clan.
	news.scotsman.com /scotland.cfm?id=1259752004 (707 words)

	\|\| Land Securities Princesshay \|\| Newsroom (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Land Securities is pleased to announce that construction giant Sir Robert McAlpine has been awarded the £78m building contract to build Exeter’s new and exciting city centre retail and residential development.
		“Sir Robert McAlpine is one of the most progressive construction organisations in the UK and has a first class reputation for delivering excellent results on city centre retail and leisure redevelopments.
		We are exceptionally pleased with the choice of contractor, as Sir Robert McAlpine has an outstanding track record for successfully delivering projects of a similar scope and nature as Princesshay.
	www.princesshay.com /news_archives_latest.asp?PageID=8&NewsID=39 (798 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Scotland \| Holyrood braced for court action
		Sir Robert McAlpine's bid in 1998 to build the new parliament building was unsuccessful.
		In its statement, McAlpine said: "Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd has taken legal action against the Scottish Executive regarding alleged breaches of European procurement procedures in connection with the award of the contract for the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh.
		"Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd is claiming for the sum of £4.31m, a substantial sum that would have to be found from the public purse if this action is pursued and is successful.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/low/scotland/4118801.stm (438 words)

	Sitelines : Wales
		Sir Robert McAlpine and Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) has celebrated a major milestone in the construction progress of the Cardiff-based international performing arts venue with a 'topping out' ceremony.
		Sir Robert McAlpine's heritage was also acknowledged with a procession led by the company's trademark piper.
		Sir David Rowe-Beddoe, Chairman of WMC, said: "We celebrate the completion of the structure and pay tribute to the accomplishment of Sir Robert McAlpine and the construction workers.
	www.sitelines.co.uk /default.asp?channel_id=2242&editorial_id=13257 (292 words)

	20020412 "A Question Of ... Timing"
		But it said the winner still owed it a wad of money, and that this wad could, in law, be deducted or "set off" from the cash due under the adjudication (see my column, 1 February and 15 March).
		And since McAlpine owed the subcontractor a substantial sum for work done, it was right not to pay some or all of the £140,000 due to McAlpine.
		McAlpine's counsel responded that, if that was true, Pring St Hill was in default of the Construction Act because it had failed to issue a special notice warning McAlpine that it was withholding payment.
	www.tonybingham.co.uk /column/2002/20020412.htm (848 words)

	Sir Robert McAlpine launches £4.3m Holyrood damages claim
		Sir Robert McAlpine has today (Wednesday) launched a £4.31m damages claim against the Scottish Parliament for failing to secure the £50m Holyrood parliament building project.
		The announcement was made during a brief court hearing in which Judge Lord Clarke allowed both sides in the case time to adjust their pleadings with a preliminary hearing set for 23 March.
		Sir Robert McAlpine, which is also seeking interest on the damages claimed and the expenses of the action, claims that the "sole criterion" for the award of the contract was bound to be lowest price.
	www.contractjournal.com /home/Default.asp?type=2&liArticleID=44934&liSectionID=11 (519 words)

	Sir Robert - Question.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
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	www.question.com /find/Sir+Robert.html (456 words)

	Scotsman.com News - Politics - McAlpine lawsuit may be first of many for parliament (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		HOLYROOD managers were yesterday warned that legal action launched by Sir Robert McAlpine, the building firm, could pave the way for a succession of law suits against the parliamentary authorities.
		McAlpine announced two days ago it was suing the Scottish Parliament for £4.31 million over an alleged breach of European rules when the company was passed over for the main construction management contract for Holyrood.
		Whilst Sir Robert McAlpine submitted the lowest bid and so have a clear grievance and a possible claim for loss of profits, the other two unsuccessful tenderers may have a claim for the costs they incurred in the tender process - the process which was rigged against them."
	news.scotsman.com /politics.cfm?id=1463052004 (581 words)

	Scotsman.com News - Politics - Choice of builder may have broken rules of tendering (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Sir Robert McAlpine said it would take just 1 per cent of the budget in fees, Bovis said it would take 1.25 per cent.
		This means the failure to pick Sir Robert McAlpine cost the taxpayer at least £2 million and possibly more - at a time when budgets were being squeezed by ministers and all projects were under pressure to ensure value for money.
		Mr Armstrong believed that Sir Robert McAlpine and the other bidder would be considered again and that Sir Robert McAlpine would eventually be awarded the contract.
	news.scotsman.com /politics.cfm?id=1330952003 (935 words)

	Guardian \| Court verdict finds for Sir Robert (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Mr Justice Mann's ruling follows a complaint from the construction group Sir Robert McAlpine which claimed that Alfred McAlpine was unlawfully appropriating the family surname and causing confusion.
		In granting Sir Robert McAlpine an injunction banning Alfred McAlpine from trading as McAlpine, the judge said he accepted that industry professionals knew which firm they were dealing with.
		Alfred McAlpine said it was disappointed by parts of the judgment, was seeking clarification on others at a future hearing and "will be seeking leave to appeal".
	www.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,4892814-103676,00.html (312 words)

	Edinburgh Evening News - Scotland - Margo urges building giant to sue Scotland Office (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		McAlpine has issued writs against the parliament, seeking £4.31 million damages over its failure to win the contract for the Holyrood building.
		McAlpine, whose bid was the lowest, claims the process of awarding the contract breached European procurement rules.
		But today Ms MacDonald, independent MSP for Lothians, said she believed McAlpine should be taking the case against the Scotland Office as the Westminster department which replaced the Scottish Office.
	edinburghnews.scotsman.com /scotland.cfm?id=1460962004 (421 words)

	MITIE Group
		Mr McAlpine, 56, is a director of Sir Robert McAlpine Limited.
		Mr McAlpine holds no directorships in any other publicly quoted companies and has not done so in the last 5 years.
		Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd is a company that is committed to the highest standards of quality and customer service.
	www.mitie.co.uk /news/archive_news.jsp?page_id=312 (176 words)

	The Scotsman - UK - Alfred McAlpine loses bitter legal battle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Relations between Sir Robert McAlpine & Sons and Alfred McAlpine, which have co-existed amicably for more than 70 years, soured last October when the latter, which is listed on the London Stock Exchange, announced without warning that it was dropping the name "Alfred" and would be known as "McAlpine".
		He granted Sir Robert McAlpine an injunction banning its rival from carrying on its business of construction, civil engineering, private finance initiative, property development and capital projects services without the addition of the name Alfred, or some other adequate distinguishing name.
		Although Alfred McAlpine had a good reputation, there was a risk that it would do something that attracted bad publicity and that this would "rub off" on its rival by damaging the goodwill in the McAlpine name.
	thescotsman.scotsman.com /uk.cfm?id=370262004 (574 words)

	wwt
		The City of London, Paternoster Square was the destination for the WWT Bus on Friday 10th May, where there is a hive of construction activity by both Bovis Lend Lease and Sir Robert McAlpine.
		Sir Robert McAlpine and their 150 workers also managed to get to the WWT Bus.
		The enthusiasm of Bovis Lend Lease to encourage health and safety practice on site was evident not only from their response, but also from the ethos of their workers and their attitude to health and safety, as not an afterthought, but a priority.
	wwt.uk.com /bustourdetails.asp?id=100 (222 words)

	<D&D Excellence - Autumn 2004 Newsletter (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		During his work last year, Derek was privileged to meet and talk with Sir William McAlpine of the construction company Sir Robert McAlpine.
		Derek was absolutely thrilled this summer to receive an invitation from Sir William and Lady McAlpine to one of their railway parties - he had had no idea of the scale of Sir William's interest.
		Sir William has a superb steam railway, and a magnificent collection of railway artefacts, covering just about any aspect one can think of.
	www.ddexcellence.com /D&DNews/0409/rlwypart.htm (170 words)

	NameTraq \| Last Name: Mcalpine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Mayor Bill McAlpine says the town, with a current population of 14,000, hopes to ultimately have a mix of 78 per cent residential and 22 per cent commercial...
		Joshua McAlpine, of Wellington, was charged with careless use of a motor vehicle, said Constable Mark Harewood, of Taupo.
		Fiscal depute Ken McAlpine told the court that the youngster was travelling in a police car to Inverurie police station when he lunged forward and butted...
	www.nametraq.org /Jan04/M/Mcalpine.shtml (2506 words)

	Civilization's Cornerstone: Kindness
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		Sir Robert Alistair McAlpine is the author of many successful books, including The New Machiavelli (1998).
		McAlpine has also devoted much of his life to the commercial side of the performing and fine arts.
	www.selfgrowth.com /articles/McAlpine1.html (2188 words)

	Renewable Energy Systems Ltd
		With the experience of RES in renewable energy project development coupled with Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd’s 136 years of construction expertise, we are well placed to contribute significantly towards the important goals of the London Climate Change Agency."
		Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd is a privately-owned UK company, established in 1869.
		Sir Robert McAlpine Ltd is representing the construction sector.
	www.res-ltd.com /news/20-06-05.htm (854 words)

	News Archive (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		The Ministry of Defence announced on 11 September that Sir Robert McAlpine’s submission for the management of radioactive waste from decommissioned submarines was one of a number being considered.
		Kilmun Church was built in 1422 by Sir Duncan Campbell, the chief of the Campbell clan, and acted as a burial ground for the Earls of Argyll.
		Sir Duncan himself was buried in the church, approximately under pew number 34 along with his wife; subsequent Earls were also buried in the church or in a small chapel at the north access of the building.
	www.dunoon-observer.co.uk /archive/arcoct20003.html (2142 words)

	http://geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/3950/ScotlandinHistory.html
		Sir (Robert) Rowand Anderson (1834 - 1921) Born in Edinburgh, Anderson was Scotland's leading architect around the turn of the century.
		Robert Dinwiddie (1693 - 1770) Born near Glasgow, was the Lieutenant-Governor of Virginia.
		Sir Alexander Mackenzie (1764 - 1820) Born on the Isle of Lewis.
	www.sirthom.com /ScotlandinHistory.html (10197 words)

	Overview of Sir Robert McAlpine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		Born in Newarthill (North Lanarkshire), McAlpine left school at the age of 10 to work in a coal mine, but became an apprentice bricklayer.
		McAlpine built up a large building and civil engineering firm, which continues to exist today.
		McAlpine was also a pioneer in the use of concrete and labour-saving machinery.
	www.geo.ed.ac.uk /scotgaz/people/famousfirst223.html (114 words)

	Scotsman.com News - Scotland - Gleneagles dispute with building giant (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
		A LUXURY extension to the five-star golf resort, Gleneagles, is at the centre of a multi-million-pound bill row between the hotel owners and construction giant Sir Robert McAlpine.
		Yesterday, the source confirmed the dispute with Sir Robert McAlpine was over the bill handed to the hotel by the construction giant.
		However, the source added that the hotel had paid Sir Robert McAlpine what it believed the extension was worth.
	news.scotsman.com /scotland.cfm?id=524412004 (569 words)

	Courier News Story
		Sir Robert McAlpine director David Boyle said his team attended the final interview on January 4, 1998, knowing from industry sources that Bovis had been dropped in December and having been tipped off by insiders that they stood a very good chance.
		He said, “We were talking here about the appointment for the final piece of the jigsaw of the project team, the construction manager, for a very prestigious, high profile job, but the questioning was very mundane and very flat.
		The fax offered Sir Robert McAlpine a debriefing session, as required under European Union rules, and the company wrote asking for the session to “learn the lessons”.
	www.thecourier.co.uk /output/2003/12/17/newsstory5456193t0.asp (953 words)

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