Speedy CEO: ‘It was probably worse than I thought’
Thrust into the hotseat in 2015 after just three months at the company, Russell Down quickly realised Speedy was in a dire financial situation. How has he turned things around?
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29 Jan 2018 Comments Off on Speedy CEO: ‘It was probably worse than I thought’
Thrust into the hotseat in 2015 after just three months at the company, Russell Down quickly realised Speedy was in a dire financial situation. How has he turned things around?
12 Jan 2018 Comments Off on British Land splits risk with McAlpine on Broadgate’s next chapter
Sir Robert McAlpine is British Land’s sole contractor on the £1bn upgrade of London’s Broadgate Campus. So just what is SRM doing to instil so much faith in its client?
06 Dec 2017 Comments Off on IPA boss on PF2, contractors’ woes and the offsite revolution
Today the government is set to release its £600bn Infrastructure Pipeline covering the next 10 years.
30 Nov 2017 Comments Off on ‘Look at the horror stories’ – Durkan’s MD on the risks of contracting
Durkan managing director Jim Briggs tells CN the firm has yet to see consequences following the EU referendum, and explores what the impact might be if Jeremy Corbyn came to power.
22 Nov 2017 Comments Off on Hinkley: ‘The best job in UK construction’
The man behind the delivery of the UK’s first nuclear power station for 20 years reveals why he is undaunted by the task.
09 Nov 2017 1 Comment
Andy Steele opens up to Construction News about post-Grenfell reform, the mental health crisis and what really matters to him and his business.
12 Oct 2017 Comments Off on Q&A: Disability minister urges industry to play ‘vital’ role
This week Construction News is taking a closer look at disability in the industry, from accessibility and legislation to employment and best practice. We asked minister for disabled people Penny Mordaunt for her views.
25 Sep 2017 Comments Off on Greater Manchester Pension Fund: ‘We want a direct relationship with our contractors’
Pension funds have historically taken a back seat in construction projects, but that could be all about to change, with the Greater Manchester Pension Fund at the forefront.
22 Sep 2017 1 Comment
Build UK has got a new chairman at its helm.
12 Sep 2017 Comments Off on Clugston chief: Making EfW work where others have failed
Bob Vickers is making margins of more than 5 per cent in a sector that has overwhelmed industry heavyweights. He talks to CN about how Clugston succeeds at EfW, whether Brexit will be an issue and why Balfour and Carillion have the same problem.