All articles by David Matthews – Page 8
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NewsWYG eyes up six firms as possible acquisitions
Despite taking £12.1m in writedowns of companies bought, firm is considering bolt-ons
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NewsUncertainty over Health Bill could delay projects
Andrew Lansley, announced that the government would “pause” to listen to concerns
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NewsCityWatch: Taylor Wimpey's sale fails to impress
After a marginal rise in shares and then decline, Taylor Wimpey’s sale meets with ambiguity from analysts
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NewsCostain buys Scottish oil and gas company
Contractor says ClerkMaxwell will allow it to process oil and gas upstream
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Balfour Beatty buys energy consultant for up to £18m
Acquisition of Power Efficiency will help cut client’s energy costs and carbon emissions, says contractor
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NewsChristian Candy leaves C&C in brothers' 'restructure'
Interior design firm overseen by Nick (left), while Christian focuses on developer CPC
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CommentA lesson for Michael Gove
The construction minister tries to calm down architects rattled by attacks on their profession and a drive to standardise
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NewsTrading normal despite Middle East turmoil, says Hyder
Internationally focused consultant says Bahrain office is now fully operational again
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NewsPrisk seeks to reassure architects over standardisation drive
Good design can help save costs, says minister
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FeaturesStep 1: Standardise your public building
Efficiency has long eluded the construction industry - but now the government is demanding cuts in costs of up to 20%. So any company wanting public sector work had better think up some pretty clever ways to help make that happen
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Babcock accepts cuts
Engineering giant Babcock, whose order book is up £1bn, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Cabinet Office agreeing to savings on existing and future government contracts.
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NewsWolseley warns of second half slowdown after VAT rise
Firm says the UK is the most ’concerning’ market
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NewsCostain may target smaller firms after Mouchel rejection
Analysts say bolt-ons more likely than renewed bid for Mouchel after fourth attempt dismissed
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NewsArchitects wary of government’s standardisation drive
Architects warn the government not to cut them out of public sector construction
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NewsSolar panel projects come to a 'screeching halt'
Cuts to the amount of subsidy for technology has halted the market for large solar panel projects
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NewsRevealed: Green Deal costs will outweigh savings
Blow to sustainability policy as study shows commercial building improvements cost more than they save
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NewsEaga shareholder vote
Eaga shareholders have voted to approve a £306m takeover bid by Carillion. Eaga shares are now expected to be listed under Carillion’s name on the stock exchange from 21 April.