All Contractors articles – Page 158
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CommentDevolution has empowered the North
The North will drive its own growth regardless of what happens in Westminster
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NewsKier’s £412m project wins lift it to top of contractor leagues
Firm racks up 551 projects over the year, pushing Balfour into second place
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FeaturesHow Brexit got personal
The focus of Brexit so far has been the possible impact on construction’s growing skills shortage. But how is the UK’s vote to leave affecting the EU nationals themselves and what can employers do to ensure that they stay?
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Features‘Projects won’t be delivered’
With the industry dependent on EU workers, major restrictions on immigration as part of a ‘hard Brexit’ could be disastrous
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CommentMore homes: A mountain to climb
Market uncertainy caused by the hung parliament could derail government’s plans to tackle the housing crisis
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CommentSocial housing must embrace modular
Housing associations can make savings and get more control over supply by adopting modular
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FeaturesExecutive pay: Scrutiny on the bounty
Last month’s shareholder rebellion at Balfour Beatty’s AGM shows investors are now more willing to challenge large pay packets for the industry’s executives
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CommentElection reaction: Clients abhor uncertainty
A hung parliament means uncertainty - both political and economic, which is likely to hamper clients’ spending decisions
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NewsProjects worth £275m push Hill to top of contractor tables
Contracts with Peabody Trust put firm at top of civils and non-civils leagues but Kier heads yearly work won
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NewsSkanska names new UK building boss
Appointment is one of five announced by new CEO Gregor Craig
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NewsTraining UK workers will be Brexit plus, says Berkeley boss
Rob Perrins also takes a swipe at the apprenticeship levy
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CommentForging stronger chains
The UK construction industry must become leaner, fitter and more integrated to survive. Will the new government act as a catalyst for this after the election?
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Shareholders revolt over Balfour's exec pay changes
Plans to raise CEO bonus to 150% of basic salary go through, despite investor opposition
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FeaturesHousebuilders' ground rent "scandal"
Government has now said it will crack down on ‘doubling’ leasehold ground rents, earlier in the year Building investigated this controversial industry practice
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NewsGalliford Try buys Southern housebuilder Drew Smith
Deal will open up the south of England, says companmy boss
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CommentCould the Uber-effect hit construction?
The Uber app has brought dynamic pricing to taxi rides, it’s possible the supply of construction labour could be disrupted in a similar way
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NewsInterserve launches ex-offenders recruitment drive
Scheme seeks to give offenders a second chance by removing unspent convictions on job applications forms
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CommentHow to get the best out of Brexit
The election provides the chance to drive home key messages around areas for Brexit negotiations. If we come together, we can work for the changes we want from leaving Europe