All Contractors articles – Page 258
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NewsQatar urged to adopt reforms to protect migrant workers
Report by law firm DLA Piper outlines detailed proposals following global outrage at construction worker deaths
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NewsKier pips Willmott Dixon to pole with £281m contract haul
Willmott Dixon also one of the month’s biggest movers, with £262m gained across 36 new projects
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CommentPrivate housing leads the way for industry growth
The increase in contract awards seen in mid-2013 seems to be slowing but the CPA/Barbour ABI index is still positive across most sectors
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CommentAnalysing the growth figures
There is no doubt that the UK economy is now firmly in a growth phase with the latest GDP figures showing economic output only 0.6% below its pre-crisis peak in Q1 2008
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NewsRenew posts sharp jump in profit and revenue
Engineering services firm Renew has seen revenue jump by 48%, and profit rise by 58% in the first half of 2014
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NewsThree firms shortlisted for £150m Pf2 schools
Three firms invited to bid for batch of schools in Midlands, the fifth and final batch of private finance schools to come to market
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NewsKier wins £100m NHS job in North Staffordshire
Kier has been appointed to deliver a £100m work programme by the University Hospital of North Staffordshire NHS Trust
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NewsWillmott Dixon to build £18m Middlesbrough sports venue
Willmott Dixon has been appointed to build an £18m sports venue in Middlesbrough
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NewsGovernment 'unlikely' to bar blacklist firms from public work
Minister says firms linked to blacklisting that do not pay compensation ‘unlikely’ to be barred from bidding for public work
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NewsWillmott Dixon lands £45m Kent hospital job
Willmott Dixon has won a £45m contract to redevelop the Benenden hospital in Cranbrook, Kent
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NewsBam to build new £30m hospital facilities in Ayr
Bam Construction has won a £30m contract to provide new emergency and assessment facilities for NHS Ayrshire Arran
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NewsBabcock posts 20% jump in profit
Engineering giant Babcock has posted a 20% jump in profit with revenue also up 10% to £3.55bn
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NewsMitie draws back from design and build
Contractor takes £25.4m hit from losses on design and build contracts
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CommentUnderstand a little more
Building’s focus on mental health last week is a reminder that tolerance has to be at the heart of creating a positive working culture in the industry
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CommentSustainable infrastructure - myth or reality?
Is our infrastructure becoming more sustainable? The news is good but we still have a long way to go
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FeaturesWhat next for Balfour Beatty?
The UK’s biggest contractor appears to have slipped into crisis with a profit warning, the departure of the chief executive and £400m wiped off the firm’s value. So, what is Balfour Beatty’s next move?
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CommentA nuanced picture of recovery
Construction is growing but there’s a danger it is too reliant on the private housing sector
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NewsWates to build £100m Leeds office project
Wates has won the job to build a £100m office scheme in Leeds
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NewsLaing O'Rourke gets summer start for £100m Olympic job
Laing O’Rourke will start work on transformation of Olympic media centre in August, after deal finalised for lease of building
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CommentTackling the skills gap
To attract new talent the industry has to improve its record on big issues such as long hours, employing people from diverse backgrounds and dealing with workplace stress