All Contractors articles – Page 364
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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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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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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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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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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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NewsCarillion bags £123m Canadian station
Contractor given its second job on Toronto subway extension
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FeaturesMargaret Ford: After the Games
For the Olympic Park Legacy Company, the end of the Games is just the beginning - that’s when its £315m transformation of the site will begin. Chair of the body Margaret Ford tells Building about its new powers, what’s up for grabs, and about her ’crazy’ past two weeks
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NewsBam set to bag £120m of work
Contract wins to boost activity in regions where construction is low
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FeaturesTop 150 Contractors and Housebuilders 2011
Looking at recent trading updates you’d be forgiven for thinking that the industry was on the road to recovery. But there’s a few big hurdles to jump over yet, and this will take some time. Martin Hewes’ annual league tables of the UK’s top contractors and housebuilders show exactly how ...
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NewsMace set to win role on £315m post-Olympic job
Firm has bid to take on role of project delivery partner for after-Games transformation
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CommentIt is possible to help SMEs and achieve budget cuts
Big contracts and small firms poses a quandary – but there is a model that shows how it can be done
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NewsUnited House pursues Green Deal amid cuts
Firm considering launching new funding model for eco-friendly retrofit of homes
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NewsWillmott: listed firms too bullish
Chief executive worried the government is getting the wrong message
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FeaturesWill the construction strategy help or hinder SMEs?
The coalition’s construction strategy was officially launched this week. How come SMEs are worried that life is about to become much more difficult? Building reports