All Contractors articles – Page 262
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NewsHeathrow boss appointed to head Highways Agency
Colin Matthews tasked with transitioning agency into a government-owned company
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NewsPaul Sheffield to head Laing O'Rourke's Europe business
Laing O’Rourke has appointed former Kier chief executive Paul Sheffield as the boss of its European business
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News‘Reality check’ as construction growth takes a dip in spring
Infrastructure is the worst hit sector but overall output still higher than this time last year
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NewsCITB simplifies training levy system
Raft of changes for firms including labour-only and Construction Industry Scheme sub-contractors
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FeaturesSubcontracting through the skills shortage
The turnaround in the sector’s fortunes has thrown up new risks for subcontractors finding new skilled tradesmen. Building hosted an audio webinar, with insurer Zurich, to discuss preventing any potential pitfalls
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NewsISG acquires Spanish fit-out firms
Contractor takes controlling stake in office, retail and data centre fit-out businesses
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NewsSkills shortages fears hit highest level for six years
Latest RICS survey finds 51% of firms say there are insufficient workers to meet demand
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NewsBalfour Beatty wins £300m of work in Hong Kong
Balfour Beatty’s Hong Kong-based joint venture has won two contracts worth £300m
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NewsManchester primed for £7.6bn in new projects
Refreshed construction pipeline shows £7.6bn of new project starts in the Greater Manchester area over the next three years
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NewsMiller construction boss departs
Chris Webster departs from Miller Group in the wake of the sale of Miller Construction to Galliford Try
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CommentBIM and MEP consultants - what is hindering progress?
MEP designers have dragged their heels on BIM for too long - here’s a practical guide to getting them up to speed
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NewsProduct manufacturers report spike in sales
Survey finds that 100% of product firms have seen increased sales in the second quarter of 2014
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NewsLaing O’Rourke JV wins £600m Northern Line extension
Joint venture between Laing O’Rourke and Spain’s Ferrovial sees off three other rival teams
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CommentWas Miller right to sell its construction business?
Nice price for Galliford Try and stuttering housing market add up to a bold decision by Miller
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NewsConstruction growth stalls in Spring
Output down 0.8% in the three months to May, compared to the previous three months, but still up 4.9% year-on-year
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CommentDo we need a new best practice for our supply chains?
If we scrutinise something hard enough, the cracks will start to show, and demonstrate that today’s best practice is not enough
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NewsDeveloper expects 2016 start for £2bn Kent theme park
Developer of Paramount Park leisure resort sets out timetable for massive scheme on Swanscombe Peninsula
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NewsFirms picked for £1.5bn United Utilities work
Four construction partners and one consultant chosen for United Utilities new investment programme