All Contractors articles – Page 252
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FeaturesSubcontracting through the skills shortage
The turnaround in the sector’s fortunes has thrown up new risks for subcontractors finding new skilled tradesmen. Building hosted an audio webinar, with insurer Zurich, to discuss preventing any potential pitfalls
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NewsISG acquires Spanish fit-out firms
Contractor takes controlling stake in office, retail and data centre fit-out businesses
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NewsSkills shortages fears hit highest level for six years
Latest RICS survey finds 51% of firms say there are insufficient workers to meet demand
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NewsBalfour Beatty wins £300m of work in Hong Kong
Balfour Beatty’s Hong Kong-based joint venture has won two contracts worth £300m
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NewsManchester primed for £7.6bn in new projects
Refreshed construction pipeline shows £7.6bn of new project starts in the Greater Manchester area over the next three years
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NewsMiller construction boss departs
Chris Webster departs from Miller Group in the wake of the sale of Miller Construction to Galliford Try
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CommentBIM and MEP consultants - what is hindering progress?
MEP designers have dragged their heels on BIM for too long - here’s a practical guide to getting them up to speed
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NewsProduct manufacturers report spike in sales
Survey finds that 100% of product firms have seen increased sales in the second quarter of 2014
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NewsLaing O’Rourke JV wins £600m Northern Line extension
Joint venture between Laing O’Rourke and Spain’s Ferrovial sees off three other rival teams
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CommentWas Miller right to sell its construction business?
Nice price for Galliford Try and stuttering housing market add up to a bold decision by Miller
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NewsConstruction growth stalls in Spring
Output down 0.8% in the three months to May, compared to the previous three months, but still up 4.9% year-on-year
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CommentDo we need a new best practice for our supply chains?
If we scrutinise something hard enough, the cracks will start to show, and demonstrate that today’s best practice is not enough
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NewsDeveloper expects 2016 start for £2bn Kent theme park
Developer of Paramount Park leisure resort sets out timetable for massive scheme on Swanscombe Peninsula
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NewsFirms picked for £1.5bn United Utilities work
Four construction partners and one consultant chosen for United Utilities new investment programme
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FeaturesTraining to nowhere
Plenty of young people across the UK are signing up for construction training - the real problem, according to a report out today, is that many are taking courses that simply don’t meet the industry’s needs.
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CommentDays of the recession still haunt us
For major contractors the problems of the past few years are only just starting to manifest themselves
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NewsProfit warning forces Balfour Beatty M&E rethink
After another profit warning, Balfour Beatty tightens its bidding criteria and withdraws from the market in London
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NewsRoyal Bam takes £60m hit on problem projects
Dutch parent company of Bam and Bam Nuttall to embark on £79m cost cutting drive after issues on jobs in UK and Germany
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NewsConstruction giants face blacklisting 'super case'
Judge agrees separate blacklisting High Court cases can be rolled together, with trial expected to begin later this year
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NewsGalliford Try twice walked away from Miller deal
Firm took tough stance in negotiations to drive down price; Miller Construction chief to stay with Miller Group