All articles by Vern Pitt – Page 14
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Kier wins £200m water job
The role for Bristol Water is the latest win in a string of appointments for the contractor in the utilities sector
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Appeal against £16bn Hinkley Point plant rejected
The Irish equivalent of the National Trust has lost its legal battle against the government’s decision to grant planning permission to the project
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WSP and Atkins linked to Parsons Brinckerhoff deal
Firms reported to be vying to buy Balfour Beatty’s consultancy arm
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North America helps Keller post 22% jump in revenue
Ground engineering firm’s growth driven by expansion in North America
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MPs slam government's 'muddled' support for green innovation
MPs criticise government over its lack of support for firms developing innovative low carbon construction products and services
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Balfour boss: Carillion 'not in a position' to make hostile bid
Steve Marshall also says Balfour Beatty will soon unveil upgraded investment portfolio valuation to bolster share price
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Skanska wins role on £1bn Cambridge scheme
Contractor to provide infrastructure and logistical services for the first phase of the huge housing-led North West Cambridge project
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The Green Deal: Are we back at square one?
The sector must capitalise on customer interest now that the £120m government incentive has closed
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Keltbray sees revenue jump 15%
Demolition and rail work boost turnover at specialist contractor, but pre-tax profit slips 3%
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Hurley Palmer Flatt reports pre-tax loss of over £500,000
Engineer’s accounts also show that it broke banking covenants in 18 months up to September 2013
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Boris outlines £1.3 trillion London infrastructure plan
Industry applauds “long-term visibility” of workload and potential for investment
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Balfour Beatty left ‘weak’ after rejecting Carillion bid
Analysts say “odd” announcement leaves firm open to hostile take over bid from rival contractor
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Manchester University hunts for contractor partners
Winners will be in line for £670m of contracting work over eight years
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Arcadis to buy Hyder for £256m
Global consultant, and owner of EC Harris, set to pay premium of 40% for UK engineer
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Industry sees risk and opportunities in Balfour-Carillion merger
Industry figures surprised by merger talks but can see both pros and cons for potential mega-contractor’s competitors
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Carillion and Balfour would be ‘major player’
Industry reacts with surprise at prospect of £14bn-turnover construction giant
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Revealed: Balfour and Carillion first held merger talks in 2011
Exclusive: Last week’s approach by Carillion is actually the second time the two construction giants have discussed joining forces
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Ofgem approves £17bn of electricity network upgrades
Regulator slashes £2.1bn from firms’ original spending plans
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Balfour Beatty sells rail plant business for £5.5m
Contractor to continue to lease equipment back from the divested business
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Babcock appoints international chief executive
Firm promotes finance director to head up its overseas operations