Is Kier's housing arm vital to its stability in 2020?

By Dave Rogers2020-01-09T06:00:00

Kier stands on the cusp of recovery if it strikes right housing deal

Contractors keep on failing. Last year several, high-profile regional firms bit the dust while Interserve went into and out of administration on the same day.

And, just before Christmas, Bardsley went under, with the loss of 200 jobs. The Manchester firm had been going since the 1960s. Administrators blamed the usual suspects: disputes with clients, delays to projects and resource issues. As sure as night follows day, there will be more this year.

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