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Don’t blame government – Carillion’s problems are its own

2018-01-16T06:00:00Z

It’s Carillion’s bosses and ex-bosses who have real questions to answer

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Laing O'Rourke veteran heads over to Morgan Sindall

2018-01-08T11:29:00Z

Steve Coleby poached for top job at Lovell

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Fit-out firm BW sets out growth plans

2018-01-04T07:00:00Z

BW sizing up bigger jobs and overseas alliances as it aims to push income to a ‘comfortable’ £250m

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Balfour Beatty knocks Kier off top spot for all November work

2017-12-22T07:00:00Z

But Kier maintains its dominant position for monthly work excluding civils and for annual total work won 

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Shard builder leaves Sellar to join newcomer Vanguard

2017-12-15T07:00:00Z

Flan McNamara leaves late Irvine Sellar’s firm after eight years for new developer focused on the regions

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Carillion beefs up non-exec team

2017-12-06T08:38:00Z

Ex-Speedy Hire director joins contractor

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Work in construction: Rewards and awards

2017-11-17T06:00:00Z

Uncertain times mean that staff are looking for job security, while the very best recently got their day in the sun at the ¾«¶«Ó°ÊÓ Awards

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CPA/Barbour ABI Index: EU referendum contract fall takes delayed effect

2017-10-20T05:48:00Z

Activity on site remains high, but the fall in contract awards after the EU referendum is happening now

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John Sisk tops the tables with £135m Circle Square job

2017-10-20T05:00:00Z

Firm pips Kier to the post with single Manchester contract, to rival’s 53 individual wins

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Dealing with time extensions: avoiding the pitfalls

2017-10-11T06:00:00Z

In construction, time is money. An extra expense for both the client and the contractor can often lead to disputes.

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CPA/Barbour ABI Index: Bouncing back

2017-09-22T10:08:00Z

New construction contract awards picked up in August, after the dip in July

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Wates tops the tables with £110m Lillie Square contract

2017-09-22T10:07:00Z

Firm bags 19 contracts to head table dominated by housing, infrastructure and university sports facilities

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Grenfell must trigger change, says Farmer review author

2017-09-20T06:00:00Z

Inquiries into this summer’s fire will show up ‘systemic failings in our industry’, Mark Farmer predicts

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Brexit: Time to be heard

2017-08-30T11:55:00Z

The construction industry’s voice needs to be part of the discussion on Brexit. We must set out our stall on three key areas to ensure the well-being of both the sector and the wider UK economy

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Morgan Sindall tops contractor charts for July

2017-08-25T06:00:00Z

Firm captures top spot from Kier with £186m-worth of work, spread over 41 contracts

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CPA/Barbour ABI Index: How long will it last?

2017-08-25T06:00:00Z

As growth slows, it is uncertain how long activity on the ground will stay at high levels

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Why we must transform

2017-08-14T06:00:00Z

Construction must change its ways. The government may at last be listening to our concerns, but if the sector does not innovate and attract a new breed of young workers, then it is in serious trouble

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Construction's fortunes: A sea change

2017-08-11T06:00:00Z

Construction’s growth slowdown brings concerns about infrastructure project delays and low margins into sharp focus – and highlights the need for a change of mindset

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Carillion rivals say staff are ready to leave troubled firm

2017-08-04T07:00:00Z

Contractors report ‘steady stream’ of Carillion workers’ CVs as fears grow that pension deficit will deter investors

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DUP: Done deal?

2017-08-03T10:06:00Z

With the Conservatives and DUP agreeing increased funding for the region, and a sizeable chunk of it going to infrastructure projects, Northern Ireland looked to be the big winner from June’s election. But does ongoing political turmoil put much of this construction work at risk?