All Contractors articles – Page 264
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NewsCarillion wins £800m Sunderland job
Contractor selected alongside developer Igloo for regeneration partnership
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CommentWe need a whole new way of doing things
The Construction 2025 vision is not ambitious enough - we need much more radical change to meet the challenges the industry faces
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NewsBlacklist compensation scheme needs 'major overhaul'
Trade unions and Blacklist Support Group say Construction Workers Compensation Scheme proposals fall short
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NewsLaing O'Rourke appoints European housing boss
Stephen Trusler, previously with Wates, will lead on developing the contractor’s private residential, affordable, and social housing work
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CommentNot everyone accepts BIM
Tony Bingham’s article on BIM has sparked a fierce debate, but it’s important to realise that not everyone in the industry is a BIM convert
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FeaturesAutumn Statement preview: Five construction priorities
With debt still soaring, George Osborne is unlikely to be announcing much in the way of new spending. Here we look at the chancellor’s top five construction priorities
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NewsGalliford Try bags £48m Scottish schools brace
Contractor’s Morrison division appointed preferred bidder on schools
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NewsBalfour Beatty closes £317m power cables deal
Contractor’s investment arm reaches financial close on Suffolk wind farm cables
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NewsSeverfield reduces losses as 84 jobs cut
The UK’s largest specialist steelwork contractor posts half-year results
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NewsWates chief slams consultants
Paul Drechsler says consultants and clients need to change if Construction 2025 aims are to be realised
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NewsLabour looks to exclude late payers from government work
Shadow construction minister considering a variety of ways to improve payment practice in the industry
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NewsTory and Labour MPs detail anti-blacklisting campaign
Pair write to CEOs of all 44 contractors which paid the infamous Consulting Association to demand explanation
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CommentThis recovery could easily go off the rails
We need major projects now if our industry’s fragile recovery is not to be threatened
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NewsClients ‘too terrified’ of EU procurement rules, says Vince Cable
Minister blames over-cautious public sector clients for shutting out SMEs
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NewsCostain wins £30m Crossrail job
Paddington New Yard contract is group’s 11th for London infrastructure scheme
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NewsUnions recommend 6% pay offer for workers
All three unions in construction back latest offer for more than 500,000 workers covered by CIJC
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CommentIs there a future for the Green Deal?
To do nothing is no longer a viable option if the government wants to save its flagship green policy
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CommentLife in the labour camps
The working conditions in Qatar are becoming clearer as time goes on. Companies need to use their influence to improve standards
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NewsScotland moves to blacklist the blacklisters
First minister Alex Salmond sets out long-awaited procurement guidance for public bodies
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CommentA pattern is emerging ...
The CPA/Barbour ABI Index for October is a clear sign that things are looking up