All articles by Andrew Gay

  • Features

    If I were in your boots

    2003-08-01T00:00:00Z

    Continuing our occasional series, Andrew Gay, former boss of M&E contractor Drake & Scull, is impressed by Kier's risk-free strategies, dependable reputation and great results. Sound like an 'if-it-ain't-broke-don't-fix-it' business model? No way – here's how to make it even better and a whole lot more dynamic …

  • Features

    If I were in your boots

    2003-04-11T00:00:00Z

    In the first of a new series of columns in which industry figures sort out other people's messes, Andrew Gay, former chief executive of M&E contractor Drake & Scull, tells how support services firm Amey can climb out of the mire

  • News

    Opinion

    2002-05-17T00:00:00Z

    The drop in Jarvis' share price is yet another example of the rough ride Britain's railway contractors are being given. Let's get thing straight: of course they want safe railways, not least because safe railways are good business – the consequences of accidents are terrible and the penalties are severe. ...

  • News

    O'Rourke can use Laing deal to join the superleague

    2001-04-12T00:00:00Z

    Andrew Gay explains why he thinks that Ray O'Rourke's no-nonsense approach and David Anderson's experience can make the takeover a success