All Specialists articles – Page 15
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Renew relies on specialist engineering to weather downturn
Brian May, the chief executive of Renew Holdings, has said the company will increase its reliance on the specialist engineering division as a result of the recession
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NewsCash flow reduced by record 7.5%
Construction firms hard hit by rapidly rising payment delays, but falls in profitability slowing
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NewsStyles & Wood warns of 40% fall in turnover
Spending cutbacks among fit-out contractor's retail clients likely to hit first-half sales
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NewsPlumber launches petition to save apprentices
Firm calls for more government action to support training and employment among the young
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NewsKeller chairman steps down
Dr Michael West will retire in July after 45 years with the groundworks firm
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NewsRecord business debt sees legal action soar
Debt recovery firm report court action to recover money owed 97% higher than this time last year
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NewsMarshalls revenue down as factories close
Capacity cut by 20% and managed installations division closes as downturn hits manufacturing and landscaping firm
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SEC Group hopes for pay changes
The Specialist Engineering Contractors’ Group remains positive that its proposed amendments to the Construction Bill will be passed, despite being resisted by the House of Lords last week
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NewsFirms that used workers blacklist face prosecution
Information Commissioner’s Office does not rule out legal action against 40 contractors
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NewsStent to make ‘concrete’ from site spoil
Groundwork specialist pioneers new technique to cut costs and reduce waste sent to landfill
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NewsBuilding firms in financial trouble up 126%
Corporate stress monitor shows North East hit hardest, with 149% annual rise in critical financial problems
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NewsFatalities more likely at small firms, says Ucatt
Construction union demands a safety director at every firm and tougher penalties for negligence
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NewsFirms fined after roofer fell 25ft
Self-employed worker fell from factory building on which scaffolding did not meet requirements
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NewsStyles & Wood enters crunch talks with investors
Cheshire fit-out firm woos turnaround specialists as it races to bolster balance sheet
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NewsSite worker pay rates frozen for two years
BATJIC says 2008 recommended levels will remain for a further year as small businesses suffer
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NewsFifteen firms under threat as Wolseley pursues debt
The materials giant will petition to have 15 small businesses wound up in bid to recover debt, according to reports
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NewsHanson opens new factory despite 30% staff loss
Building products boss says despite downturn ‘pent-up demand for housing’ remains
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NewsDeath inquiry results put off until June
Ucatt welcomes delay, claiming haste would have meant critical issues were ignored
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NewsBarnsley man sues for £500k after brain damage
Christopher Kaye demands compensation from Euro Dismantling after accident on site
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NewsByrne Brothers beats Doyle to £50m Shard concrete package
Cheaper price wins Byrne contract despite expectations that rival would secure job