Contractors News – Page 306
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NewsProfits halve at T Clarke
Electrical contractor sees “immense pressure” on margins despite project wins
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NewsSubbies’ fury at ‘cash for contracts’ practice
Call for government action as evidence emerges of aborted Mace plan to charge for place on supply chain
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NewsUnions warn of protests over electrical firms’ wage plans
ECA cut out as eight contractors including Balfour Beatty draw up own wage agreements for workers
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NewsBuyer’s failure to provide cash ‘led to Britspace’s collapse’
Administrator says lack of cash investment from TTC Ventures caused firm’s collapse
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NewsCostain profits from focus on bigger margins
Pre-tax profit rises 23% to £10.1m as contractor targets work with long-term strategic value
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NewsCarillion's John McDonough to stand down
Group chief executive to be replaced by chief operating officer
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NewsFour confirmed on £3bn West Midlands framework
Willmott Dixon, Thomas Vale, Morgan Sindall and Mansell win roles
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NewsCouncils to charge utilities for roadworks
Scheme designed to ensure work carried out when roads less busy
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NewsCostain buys support services firm Promanex
Contractor spends £19m on outsourcing specialist for industrial firms
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NewsBalfour Beatty buys fit-out firm for £8m
Office Projects Group delivers and manages commerical fit-outs and refurbishments in UK
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NewsMace confirmed for £300m Olympic legacy role
Seven contractors also shortlisted for two jobs working under new legacy delivery partner
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NewsHMRC arrests five plumbers in tax crackdown
Tax collectors say they are targeting 600 further tax evaders
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NewsLakehouse launches ‘jobs not mobs’ campaign
Contractor starts recruitment drive in riot-hit areas
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NewsConstruction economy grows 2.3%
First growth for six months recorded in latest ONS quarterly figures
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NewsEconomic woes hit profits at three contractor giants
Interserve, Laing O’Rourke and Morgan Sindall have all reported a drop in construction profits
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NewsNetwork Rail picks six for £750m civils framework
Balfour Beatty, Morgan Sindall and Carillion amongst the winners
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NewsRiot threat forces lockdown of vulnerable building sites
Sites shut down as police warn of construction materials being taken and used as weapons by rioters
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NewsHalf-year profits up 10% at Interserve
Growth in support services masks declining construction business
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NewsContractors rally to rebuild Croydon
Mansell and Mears lauded by council chief executive after night of riots
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NewsMoD touts £2.5bn of army construction work
Announcements include shortlisting of Babcock, Carillion and Kier for £1.5bn housing job