Author Archives: Toni Sekinah

The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has ordered a ventilation firm to sell two UK branches to avoid creating a monopoly. The watchdog ruled that Sweden-based Lindab International AB's takeover of HAS-Vent Holdings in the West Midlands has led to less competition. Following consultation with both the firms and third…

Modernising critical infrastructure has been driving new opportunities across the industry – and with it a flurry of job changes. Two big firms revealed they had appointed specialists to senior roles ready to deliver projects in roads and water. And firms focused on net-zero work also revealed appointments aimed at…

Specialists in health projects and fire safety testing have announced new roles in the construction industry. Firms revealed they had made strategic appointments to enable them to bid for new business in new areas. Life science project developments to build scientific research facilities are increasing and this was cited among…

Towering over a historic City of London landmark and one of Harry Potter’s stomping grounds, One Leadenhall has presented a raft of building challenges Project: One Leadenhall Client: Brookfield Properties (1 Leadenhall Limited Partnership) Contract value: £275m Contract type: Construction Management Construction manager: Multiplex Architect: Make Architects Executive architect: Adamson…

Big-name contractors have dominated people moves this week, with a key figure at Laing O’Rourke leading the way. Not to be left out, O’Brien and Kier also revealed changes, with strategic plans a major reason for the appointments. Plastic fantastic As Construction News readers will know, alongside eagerly anticipated financial results at Laing…

Tilbury Douglas set the agenda this week with big news of a change at the top, leading announcements by top construction firms. Bam UK & Ireland, Balfour Beatty and Morgan Sindall also announced people moves, with contacts books and experience being key factors. Gandy goes   Tilbury Douglas announced that…

An infrastructure investment expert has joined one of the largest land and property owners in the UK. Leading this week’s industry appointments is Peter Hofbauer, as board counsellor at the Crown Estate, effective from 1 September. With a background in infrastructure investment and management, Hofbauer was latterly head of infrastructure…

Easier entry routes into construction are needed for young people to counter offers of work abroad, according to the head of the industry’s training board. Tim Balcon, chief executive of the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB), said more needs to be done to promote apprenticeships and chances of progression in…

Construction industry innovators and experts have had their successes recognised in the shortlist for TechFest 2024. In total, 133 finalists were shortlisted across 20 categories, highlighting achievements in the construction and civil engineering industries that make the most of technological innovations. TechFest Conference and Awards is a joint effort between…

An amicable split at Keltbray is among the changes of the guard across the UK. The decision by the firm to sell its infrastructure business to private equity firm EMK Capital has led to board-level changes. Darren James (pictured), Keltbray’s chief executive, is moving with Keltbray Infrastructure Services to become…