All Contractors articles – Page 183
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CommentConstruction's fortunes: A sea change
Construction’s growth slowdown brings concerns about infrastructure project delays and low margins into sharp focus – and highlights the need for a change of mindset
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NewsCarillion rivals say staff are ready to leave troubled firm
Contractors report ‘steady stream’ of Carillion workers’ CVs as fears grow that pension deficit will deter investors
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FeaturesDUP: Done deal?
With the Conservatives and DUP agreeing increased funding for the region, and a sizeable chunk of it going to infrastructure projects, Northern Ireland looked to be the big winner from June’s election. But does ongoing political turmoil put much of this construction work at risk?
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NewsMace and Arcadis win roles on Schiphol airport revamp
The Netherlands airport is to undergo a 10-year expansion programme
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NewsContractors still struggling to hike margins over the 2% mark
Building’s Top 150 contractors and housebuilder surveys reveals margins are up but fall short of firms’ targets
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FeaturesTop 150 contractors: Whatever the weather
This year’s contractors and housebuilders Top 150 shows the sector enjoying reasonably benign market conditions but remaining fearful of the uncertainties of Brexit and volatile domestic politics
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CommentCPA/Barbour ABI Index: Shifting momentum
Activity on site has slowed compared with the first quarter, while the election result has provided no assistance
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NewsKier remains top contractor for second month running
Firm tops monthly work won, including and excluding civils, as well as cumulative work over last 12 months
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Information - BuildingTop 20 contractors 2017
Ahead of tomorrow’s full Top 150 league table we release the names of the contrators to make it into the Top 20
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NewsCarillion appoints EY to help with strategic review
Troubled contractor says review will “focus upon cost reduction and cash collection”
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CommentTough at the top: Carillion's woes
Carillion faces a difficult challenge after its announcement of a profit warning and the resulting plunge in share price – the firm will be looking for a very safe pair of hands to be its new CEO
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NewsCarillion's shares continue to slide
Embattled contractor’s shares fall to 55p, as market continues to digest Monday’s £845m provision announcement
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CommentInfrastructure: Talking heads
Infrastructure’s many stakeholders have plenty to say, and Richard Threlfall can imagine just what they’re thinking, too. The next step is to learn how to listen to each other
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CommentExport strength
If the UK is to win work on overseas infrastructure megaprojects, we will have to get better at forming consortiums that offer the whole package. The newly-formed Infrastructure Exports: UK group may be able to help
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NewsCarillion issues profits warning, CEO resigns
Contractor takes £845m contract provision, suspends dividend for the year, and kicks off a ‘comprehensive review’ of the business
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FeaturesShow us the money, Mr Hammond
When Philip Hammond announced last month that UK Guarantees would include construction, many viewed it as a lifeline for infrastructure projects unlikely to have access to funding from the European Investment Bank after Brexit. But will this replacement work?
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CommentA long, hard look
The Grenfell Tower tragedy has put social housing in the spotlight - and while the government certainly has urgent questions to answer, the construction industry should also be looking to its own policies and standards
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CommentDevolution has empowered the North
The North will drive its own growth regardless of what happens in Westminster
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NewsKier’s £412m project wins lift it to top of contractor leagues
Firm racks up 551 projects over the year, pushing Balfour into second place