All Contractors articles – Page 262
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NewsWates boss sets out plan to double turnover to £2bn
Exclusive: Contractor is aiming to double turnover to £2bn, as chief executive says firm is considering moves into “adjacent markets”
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FeaturesInterview: Andrew Davies
When Andrew Davies, Wates’ chief executive, goes to the board next month it will be to tell them how he intends to double turnover at the £1bn family firm. But don’t expect a revolution
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NewsBalfour banks hold key to Parsons deal
Analysts warn banks could present a hurdle to £820m sale of Parsons Brinckerhoff to WSP
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NewsFormer Wates boss Drechsler got £7m payout
Paul Drechsler received more than £7m in salary and long-term incentive payments in his final year at firm
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NewsInsulation sector braces itself for more job losses
Mark Group announces plans to cut up to 670 jobs and manufacturer Superglass puts business up for sale
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NewsMurphy Group chief to step down
Murphy Group to lose chief executive John Stack, as well as strategy and business development director
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NewsShepherd Construction directors depart amid restructure
Managing director left last week as new management team was formed
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NewsSkanska wins £600m Battersea Power Station job
Exclusive: Contractor sees off three big name rivals to take £600m job to redevelop the Battersea Power Station
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NewsKeepmoat bought by private equity firms
Lloyds Banking Group sells its stake in construction firm as UK and US equity businesses take control
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NewsBillington Holdings posts sharp jump in profit
Steel specialist’s revenue also rises 35% to £23m in the first half of 2014
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NewsCarillion's finance boss exits board role at Wincanton
Richard Adam resigns with immediate effect from logistics firm’s board, which is chaired by Balfour Beatty boss Steve Marshall
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NewsBalfour Beatty wins £70m Crossrail station job
Firm picks up contract to fit out Woolwich Crossrail station, the last major Crossrail contract to be awarded
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NewsISG’s UK construction business falls into the red
But group pre-tax profit doubles and revenue jumps 19% as fit out, retail and overseas markets all perform strongly
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CommentLittle Britain blog: no choppy waters
With calm water sailing, talk at the construction industry regatta was of the difficulties posed by the improving economic climate
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CommentTacking and jibing with the market
Tony Poole takes the temperature of the industry at this week’s Little Britain regatta
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NewsDelays hit Miller’s Bangor theatre job
Opening show at £40m Welsh theatre postponed until the new year
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CommentLittle Britain blog: Alive and well
After testing economic times the annual construciton industry regatta is back
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NewsContractors chosen on £5bn Greenwich scheme
Knight Dragon accelerates development of Greenwich Peninsula scheme with appointment of three contractors
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NewsBanks’ approval key to £820m Parsons Brinckerhoff sale
Analysts say Balfour Beatty may have a “tough” job convincing lenders to maintain credit for a smaller contracting and investment business
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NewsWSP to buy Parsons Brinckerhoff for £820m
Balfour Beatty announces deal to sell its consulting arm, which it put on the market in May