All Contractors articles – Page 329
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FeaturesWhat's the future of nuclear decommissioning?
Last week’s devastating National Audit Office report on decommissioning facilities at Sellafield has led many to question whether the UK has the skills needed to deal with nuclear waste. But does the problem really lie with a Nuclear Decommissioning Authority overly occupied with cutting costs? Will Hurst investigates
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NewsKier boss plays down fresh cost-cutting drive
Paul Sheffield says review of contractor’s construction business is just part of its ongoing ‘prudent’ business management
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NewsKier in new cost-cutting drive
Kier has put is construction business under review in a bid to cut costs as the UK construction market continues to deteriorate
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NewsGovernment hints at ‘son of PFI’ with new schools deal
Department for Education’s draft project agreement suggests contractors face reduced income from PFI contracts
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NewsInterserve wins £100m housing job
Contractor to provide repair and maintenance services for East Thames Group
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News'We've just got to keep light on our feet'
Interview: Morgan Sindall’s managing director Graham Shennan explains the thinking behind the contractor’s office closures and management changes
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NewsInterserve secures £500m order haul in three months
Firm also reports benefits from efficiency drive and PFI sales
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NewsSMEs slam poor government procurement practices
Almost two-thirds have difficulty pre-qualifying for work
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NewsVinci confirmed for £184m Gatwick job
Gatwick confirms Vinci is the winning bidder for the job to build a new baggage facility and a replacement for Pier 1
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NewsBalfour Beatty signals next phase of restructure
Andrew McNaughton says ‘Phase 3’ of restructuring could see UK’s largest contractor withdraw from some markets, including social housing
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NewsGovernment warns firms to join payment charter or be named
Construction minister Michael Fallon sends out warning letter
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NewsConstruction output in Q3 revised down further
Latest ONS figures show marginal downward revision of output in third quarter from -2.5% to -2.6%
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NewsGalliford Try hails 'encouraging' autumn selling season
Housebuilder and contractor reports steady performance over past four months
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NewsTwo blacklisting cases may form one High Court action
Exclusive: Claims against contractors Sir Robert McAlpine and Carillion could be combined into one action
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NewsConstruction opens its doors
Major building sites around Britain open their doors to the public today as part of a plan to showcase the construction industry
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NewsODA claims it could find 'no evidence' of Olympic blacklisting
ODA chief executive Dennis Hone refutes Ucatt claims while appearing before the London Assembly
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NewsMears buys contractor Morrison
£24m deal furthers Mears’ dominance in social housing contracting
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NewsBalfour Beatty issues profit warning
Share price plummets 16% after “weaker than anticipated” UK construction performance
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NewsSubmarine job to cost Amec and Morgan Sindall £50m
Exclusive: Contractors face at least £50m in costs due to ongoing delays to a high-profile £134m nuclear submarine jetty project