All articles by Dominic White – Page 4
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Ex-Laing director to take on majors
Ex-Laing man Martin Tidd to boost turnover and spearhead fit-out contractor Churchfield's move into new-build market.
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US deal propels Amec into global league
£221m acquisition takes Amec further from construction but places it alongside Bechtel and Fluor Daniel.
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Miletrian raises profit on falling sales
After three years of explosive growth, fit-out firm settles into 7% profit rise on turnover down to £44.8m.
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RGCM to export British specialists to Ireland
Construction manager brings UK staff to new office in bid to cash in on Irish boom.
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Wates sinks millions into superteam
Contracting group pulls 10 top project managers from mainstream business to make sure major jobs come in “right first time”.
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The great sack race
Growth is stable, order books are bulging and good times are here for contractors. But it’s not enough for the City, which is why Laing, Mowlem and Taywood have axed hundreds of jobs. And there are more to come …
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Costain turns to KPMG to cut risk
Contractor’s review of project risk may lead to a spend-earlier-to-save-later approach.
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Banks call in receiver on royal contractor CJ Sims
High-quality refurbishment specialist hits the rails two weeks after receiving royal warrant.
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Amec cuts 2500 jobs to boost margins
Contractor takes axe to capital projects division in stampede for high-margin negotiated work.
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Two-year FTSE 350 plan for Peterhouse
Totty Construction parent aiming for market capitalisation of £400m by 2002 through acquisition of high-margin businesses.
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Moayedi to shake up Jarvis board
City sees decision to replace finance director as bid to revive share price.
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Alfred McAlpine/Bryant Group merger stalls
Talks founder over identity of new chief executive but link-up may be back on cards after March.
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Mowlem axes 170 jobs after review
Chief executive tells City analysts the reasons behind group’s widescale reorganisation.
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High-Point Rendel poised to buy MDA
High-Point responds to City pressure to boost stock market value by moving to buy top 10 QS.
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Building & Property ripe for takeover
Facilities manager puts flotation on hold because of hostile market sentiment, but City sources say it is now vulnerable to predators.
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European market set for three-year surge
New century to begin with three years of growth in construction sector, Euroconstruct reveals.
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Industry set for a year of consolidation
City expects a wave of corporate activity as smaller firms are taken over and big ones merge.
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Best of times
The next two years will see the market heading for the nirvana of 2-3% growth – but not every sector will get there. Also, top analysts give their share tips – but could you do better?
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NHS and Defence Estates to share know-how
Defence Estates to advise health service on procurement but aims to learn over benchmarking.
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Lampl to stay at Bovis Lend Lease helm
Lampl and Cochrane retain roles as Bovis gets majority of places on board of new company.