Interview with Contractors – Page 3

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    Tony Lenehan: New directions

    2011-08-05T00:00:00Z

    Styles & Wood has had a tough few years, taking huge hits as the retail fit-out market nose-dived. Building finds out how new boss Tony Lenehan plans to turn things round - and why you could be seeing more of the northern-based firm in London

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    Margaret Ford: After the Games

    2011-07-28T00:00:00Z

    For the Olympic Park Legacy Company, the end of the Games is just the beginning - that’s when its £315m transformation of the site will begin. Chair of the body Margaret Ford tells Building about its new powers, what’s up for grabs, and about her ’crazy’ past two weeks

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    Rydon's Bob Bond: Safe pair of hands

    2011-07-15T00:00:00Z

    Rydon boss Bob Bond finds being at the helm of a medium-sized company gives him the agility needed to steer a steady course through choppy waters. Even introducing an innovative investment model shouldn’t rock the boat

  • Richard Pilkington
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    Hey, big spender: Richard Pilkington

    2011-05-13T00:00:00Z

    The UK development market is about to receive some much-needed good news: Oxford Properties is over from Canada with £3.5bn to spend - and that’s just for starters. Meet your new best friend, development director Richard Pilkington

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    A family affair: David Hurcomb

    2011-04-08T00:00:00Z

    As chief executive of family-owned NG Bailey, David Hurcomb has a heavy weight on his shoulders – securing the future for generations of Baileys to come

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    Best foot forward: Interview with Graham Cash

    2011-01-07T00:00:00Z

    Most UK contractors are busily diversifying to survive. Not so with BAM Construct, the UK’s third biggest contractor - its boss is determined to stick with what it’s good at: construction

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    Dan Labbad: Aussie Rules

    2010-10-29T00:00:00Z

    The arrival of Bovis Lend Lease’s new boss sparked rumours about the company’s future. Now, after a long silence, Labbad reveals his plans for one of the UK’s best known contractors.

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    Costain's Andrew Wyllie: Who wants to be glamorous anyway?

    2009-10-30T00:00:00Z

    With £2.5bn of orders on its books, Costain’s move towards sectors such as waste, oil and roads seems like an inspired decision. Andrew Wyllie, the man who made it, tells Sarah Richardson where the contractor is heading next