All articles by Gordon Jon Thompson
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Carillion regroups to focus on military contracts
Infrastructure boss Richard Lumby signed up to lead new defence division – three months after his last promotion.
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Jeffries draws up shortlist for hot seat at Atkins
Main board expected to discuss possible applicants for post of chief executive at meeting on Tuesday.
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NewsAmerican giant Bechtel in pole position to buy Amey
US engineer considered favourite because of Tube work – but Vinci, Skanska and Bouygues wait in the wings.
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Galliford's construction chief quits
Galliford Try deputy chief executive George Marsh has resigned after the group was forced to issue a profit warning.
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NewsWar of words at Shepherd after unfair dismissal claims
New group chairman issues letter to staff in response to press reports of ex-chairman Paul Shepherd's writ.
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FeaturesDangerous visions
Three years ago, Amey reinvented itself as a support services firm. This was hailed as a visionary move, and many in the industry scrambled to follow suit. Now that it is in desperate straits, the question arises: was the idea flawed, or just the way Amey went about it?
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Former Amey director denies he is to replace Staples
Robert Osborne dismisses rumours that he could return as chief executive of beleaguered services firm.
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NewsWimpey to close Laing Homes' Milton Keynes HQ
Integration of Laing's housebuilding business expected to cost £7m, mainly in redundancy payments.
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Amey FD will need five months to audit books
City sources this week claimed it would take acting finance director Eric Tracey until next year to get a clear picture of Amey's accounts.
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NewsMetronet faces more delays before closure of Tube deal
Contracts will not be finalised until January rather than next month because banks fear legal action.
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NewsLaing tipped to buy Amey's PFI stakes after homes sale
Sale of Laing Homes gives group £100m for PFI acquisitions and makes Wimpey the UK's biggest housebuilder.
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NewsJeffries fights back as Atkins takeover rumours mount
Trading of top consultant's shares intensifies as Skanska and Bouygues are tipped as potential buyers.
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Balfour may borrow from banks to acquire JA Jones
Contractor is still pursuing ‘golden opportunity’ of buying US firm despite City’s refusal to back a bid.
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NewsO'Rourke denies deputy White quit after bust-up
Laing O'Rourke boss says executive quit because he had finished restructuring and wanted to set up own firm.
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NewsAtkins staff lose £140m as shares plummet 93%
Employee shareholders suffer as share value falls from peak of 705p in April to 52p this week.
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Taking the plunge
This time last year, the City couldn't lift contractors high enough. Today, shares are plummeting the same day that firms announce splendid profit growth. What on earth is the City up to?
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Now we really are on our way to Wembley
The £750m deal to redevelop Wembley Stadium is entering its final stages and may be signed as early as today.
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NewsMiller on course for record year
Miller Group's profit has surged 142% after strong performances from its housing and construction divisions.
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NewsMowlem joins PFI costs backlash
Mowlem has become the latest contractor to cut the amount of PFI deals it bids for as concerns grow over rising bid costs and project delays.
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Fourth Amey boss quits after 300 jobs are axed
Programme management chief follows three senior board directors who left the PFI-troubled business.