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NewsPersimmon poised to exploit housing upturn
Persimmon is gearing up for an upswing in the housing market, following successful negotiations on planning consents with local authorities throughout 2008, according to Mike Farley, its chief executive
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John F Hunt boss pessimistic over London commercial sector
The managing director of demolition firm John F Hunt does not anticipate a recovery in London’s commercial property sector within two years, he said as he revealed a £10m drop in turnover
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NewsCityWatch: New beginnings
Housebuilders have been on an upswing ever since City folk finished their last turkey sandwiches on Boxing Day
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Rok: More tough times ahead
Rok has said that it expects the new-build market to remain challenging in the coming year, but that a change in its business mix is mitigating the impact
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NewsWYG: Quarter of operations face overhaul after review
Chief executive of consultant says changes are next stage in recovery after refinancing deal
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Abu Dhabi investment fund buys Dubai contractor Arabtec
Arabtec, Dubai’s biggest contractor and the firm that built the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower, has agreed to sell a 70% stake to an Abu Dhabi investment fund for £1.1bn
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NewsMultibuild set to be wound up
Stockport-based contractor blames collapse on penalty costs on two major projects and cash-flow problems caused by recession
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NewsBAM FM's new director aims to double turnover
David Leishman sets £40m target for next three years for schools facilities division
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NewsAukett slumps to £1.9m loss as turnover dives by a third
Chairman: 'To say that the group's financial year was difficult would be an understatement'
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NewsStyles & Wood trading in line with expectations
City forecasts estimate turnover of retail fit-out specialist will be about £140m and pre-tax-profit will be about £280,000
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NewsBarratt: Housing market has shown 'measure of recovery'
Trading update reveals better than forecast debt level of £610m
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NewsBellway shareholders set to approve bonuses
Directors' pay likely to be passed at annual general meeting despite lobby group recommendation to vote no
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NewsMaterials firm SIG puts 2009 profit at £60m
But trading update from European supplier reveals 10% fall in total sales, with sales for UK and Ireland down more than 20%
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NewsGrowth continues at slower pace for commercial developers
December figures show a mixed picture but sector is 'past the worst'
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NewsLaing O'Rourke snaps up Privica
Contractor buys York-based billing specialist for undisclosed sum
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NewsBellway shareholders urged to veto bosses' bonus deal
PIRC lobby group urges shareholders to vote against directors' pay deal at AGM this week
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NewsInterserve to write off £30m after specialist services woe
FM giant says division is now profitable but restructuring costs and lost goodwill have hit hard
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NewsGalliford Try nears target of buying 5,000 housing plots
Firm's housebuilding expansion plan proceeds apace as sales reservations rise 15%
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NewsHammerson set to take on Thornfield's Smithfield Market scheme
Developer in talks to take on raft of other schemes after Thornfield Properties’ parent goes into administration
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NewsNew-build poses 'challenge' for Rok
Trading update says business is adapting to challenges by cutting back on construction of new-build and focusing on maintenance