All Contractors articles – Page 359
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NewsLakehouse launches ‘jobs not mobs’ campaign
Contractor starts recruitment drive in riot-hit areas
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NewsConstruction economy grows 2.3%
First growth for six months recorded in latest ONS quarterly figures
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NewsEconomic woes hit profits at three contractor giants
Interserve, Laing O’Rourke and Morgan Sindall have all reported a drop in construction profits
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NewsNetwork Rail picks six for £750m civils framework
Balfour Beatty, Morgan Sindall and Carillion amongst the winners
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NewsRiot threat forces lockdown of vulnerable building sites
Sites shut down as police warn of construction materials being taken and used as weapons by rioters
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NewsHalf-year profits up 10% at Interserve
Growth in support services masks declining construction business
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NewsContractors rally to rebuild Croydon
Mansell and Mears lauded by council chief executive after night of riots
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FeaturesTony Lenehan: New directions
Styles & Wood has had a tough few years, taking huge hits as the retail fit-out market nose-dived. Building finds out how new boss Tony Lenehan plans to turn things round - and why you could be seeing more of the northern-based firm in London
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FeaturesBig contractors and SMEs: It’s his pond now
Big contractors are hungry and have moved into waters normally the preserve of SMEs. What’s more, they’ve got no plans to leave, even when the more prestigious projects come back. Clients are delighted, but small firms could see yet more of their work gobbled up
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NewsJonap goes into administration
London-based contractor was in disputes over £100m luxury hotel payments
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NewsMoD touts £2.5bn of army construction work
Announcements include shortlisting of Babcock, Carillion and Kier for £1.5bn housing job
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NewsBritish Land costs amount to £159m on Cheesegrater
Developer also reveals it has invested £1.9bn in property during last 18 months
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NewsCuts in construction costs boost Taylor Wimpey profits
Housebuilder reports £28.9m pre-tax profit and operating margins of 9.3%
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NewsRG Carter denied leave to appeal OFT fine
Contractor asked for extra time following huge reductions for other bid-rigging firms
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NewsJonap goes into administration
Fit-out firm with £15m turnover and which was responsible for Tory HQ goes under
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NewsTender prices continue to rise in 2011
RICS survey reveals jump in tender prices and new work output
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FeaturesInvesting in training: Forward thinking
It’s tempting to cut when times get hard, but investment in training and developing new talent is vital to the industry’s future. Here’s how three major firms are offering tomorrow’s leaders the chance to learn the skills they’ll need
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NewsPrice for Keepmoat and Apollo merger 'still to be worked on'
Plans to create more financial stability and growth in the sector to be finalised by end of the year
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NewsCarillion bags £123m Canadian station
Contractor given its second job on Toronto subway extension