All profit margins articles
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CommentMandating a minimum profit margin could solve construction’s profitability woes
ISG’s collapse was the latest in a long line of contractor failures. The industry’s low margins expose it to greater risk of corporate failure, and suck time and energy away from the push towards greater sustainability, higher standards and the delivery of much-needed built assets. It is time for change, ...
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CommentHang on, what about the margins?
Welcome as it is, Laing O’Rourke’s return to profit sparks familiar concerns about how much money firms in this industry are actually making, says Dave Rogers
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NewsNumber of profit warnings at listed firms climbs to seven-year high
EY figures come as host of contractors prepare to unveil latest results
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NewsTough times force McCarthy & Stone to ramp up part exchange deals
Operating margins taking hit, retirement specialist admits
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NewsGalliford Try set to get back less than half its claim over Aberdeen road job
Advisers warn contractor it will claw back only £100m
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NewsTelford Homes shares recover after warning job delays will hit profits
Housebuilder’s shares slide after it says hold-ups will slow down completion of key schemes