All articles by Editorial - Joey Gardiner – Page 10
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FeaturesTaking the Michael
The government has set up urban development corporations to tackle deprivation in Britain’s cities. If that sounds familiar, it’s because Labour has stolen the idea from its old archenemy – Tory grandee Michael Heseltine. And as we discover he’s far from pleased about it …
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Ballast asks Botes to take over £88.5m job
Ballast Nedam, the former parent of failed UK contractor Ballast, has approached the London firm Botes to complete construction work on the £88.5m Tower Hamlets PFI schools contract
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NewsAmey to join with Ferrovial to pitch for PFI work
Spanish subsidiary plans partnership with Amey to target one-off health and education schemes in Britain.
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Bilfinger Berger withdraws bid for Ballast
German contractor Bilfinger Berger has withdrawn its bid for the PFI and facilities management arm of failed contractor Ballast, leaving outsourcing specialist Mapeley as the clear frontrunner
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NewsCity speculates on next RMC boss
Rumours are circulating in the City that two frontrunners have emerged for the soon-to-be-vacant chief executive post at materials company RMC.
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NewsCalverley to stay at Galliford Try for two more years
Contractor's chief executive postpones retirement until 2005 to oversee rehabilitation of construction arm.
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Materials firms count reasons to be fearful
In the latest in a series of monthly articles assessing the short-term prospects of the industry, we considers how things are looking for the increasingly volatile building materials sector
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NewsDismemberment of Ballast begins with PFI and northern arms
Bilfinger, Rok, Mapeley, Kier and Babcock pick over failed UK subsidiary of Dutch contractor.
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NewsWestbury set to build more homes to boost profitability
Housebuilder aims to create economies of scale to boost margins as house price inflation tails off.
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Mapeley set to bid for Ballast Services
Outsourcing specialist Mapeley is expected to launch a bid for Ballast Services, the PFI and facilities management division of failed contractor Ballast. However, it is likely that an offer would be met by a counterbid from a management buyout team
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NewsProfit dips at Feilden Clegg Bradley
Architect Feilden Clegg Bradley has disclosed a fall in its annual profit after withdrawing from a contract in central London
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NewsMouchelParkman gives debt pledge to public sector
Newly merged support services firm says it will not take on debt worth more than 25% of net assets.
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Three vie for £30m Oldham library
Teams led by Kier, Gleeson and David McLean have been shortlisted to build a civic centre-style library in Oldham
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NewsBallast 'walks a tightrope' as subcontractors down tools
Nervous staff fear for this month's salary as Dutch parent announces that it is cutting off support for UK business.
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FeaturesFurther and better particulars of … Richard Cuthbert chief executive of MouchelParkman
In the first of a monthly series on headline-hitting companies and leading industry figures, we chart the impressive rise of MouchelParkman's chief executive Richard Cuthbert
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City looks forward to bright future for Mears
Analysts predict strong performance for building maintenance firm, with pre-tax profit at £6.3m by 2005.
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FeaturesWho's for dinner?
Building's finance pages are suddenly dominated by talk of takeovers. Housebuilders, consultants and contractors all feel the need to expand their bottom line by eating up their rivals. We look at how what is behind this unprecedented period of consolidation
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NewsRok searches for takeover targets after Galliford snub
One week after failing to acquire its rival, Exeter contractor is on the lookout for its next target.
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NewsCountry & Metropolitan sees off rival's approach
Housebuilder rejects 'passing interest' from potential purchaser and concentrates on its own takeovers.
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100 Olympic training camps planned across Britain
Regional Development Agencies to find suitable sites for camps as part of London's bid to host 2012 games.