All Contractors articles – Page 164
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CommentWork in construction: Rewards and awards
Uncertain times mean that staff are looking for job security, while the very best recently got their day in the sun at the Building Awards
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CommentCPA/Barbour ABI Index: EU referendum contract fall takes delayed effect
Activity on site remains high, but the fall in contract awards after the EU referendum is happening now
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NewsJohn Sisk tops the tables with £135m Circle Square job
Firm pips Kier to the post with single Manchester contract, to rival’s 53 individual wins
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CommentDealing with time extensions: avoiding the pitfalls
In construction, time is money. An extra expense for both the client and the contractor can often lead to disputes.
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CommentCPA/Barbour ABI Index: Bouncing back
New construction contract awards picked up in August, after the dip in July
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NewsWates tops the tables with £110m Lillie Square contract
Firm bags 19 contracts to head table dominated by housing, infrastructure and university sports facilities
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NewsGrenfell must trigger change, says Farmer review author
Inquiries into this summer’s fire will show up ‘systemic failings in our industry’, Mark Farmer predicts
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CommentBrexit: Time to be heard
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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NewsMorgan Sindall tops contractor charts for July
Firm captures top spot from Kier with £186m-worth of work, spread over 41 contracts
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CommentCPA/Barbour ABI Index: How long will it last?
As growth slows, it is uncertain how long activity on the ground will stay at high levels
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CommentWhy we must transform
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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CommentConstruction's fortunes: A sea change
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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NewsCarillion rivals say staff are ready to leave troubled firm
Contractors report ‘steady stream’ of Carillion workers’ CVs as fears grow that pension deficit will deter investors
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FeaturesDUP: Done deal?
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?
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NewsMace and Arcadis win roles on Schiphol airport revamp
The Netherlands airport is to undergo a 10-year expansion programme
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NewsContractors still struggling to hike margins over the 2% mark
Building’s Top 150 contractors and housebuilder surveys reveals margins are up but fall short of firms’ targets
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FeaturesTop 150 contractors: Whatever the weather
This year’s contractors and housebuilders Top 150 shows the sector enjoying reasonably benign market conditions but remaining fearful of the uncertainties of Brexit and volatile domestic politics
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CommentCPA/Barbour ABI Index: Shifting momentum
Activity on site has slowed compared with the first quarter, while the election result has provided no assistance
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NewsKier remains top contractor for second month running
Firm tops monthly work won, including and excluding civils, as well as cumulative work over last 12 months