Interviews

Read interviews with leading figures from the UK construction industry.

Speedy CEO: ‘It was probably worse than I thought’

Tier ones offloading risk post-Carillion – Speedy boss_Russell Down

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?

Hinkley: ‘The best job in UK construction’

Hinkley Point C Oct 2017 Nigel Cann 9498

The man behind the delivery of the UK’s first nuclear power station for 20 years reveals why he is undaunted by the task.

Q&A: Disability minister urges industry to play ‘vital’ role

Penny Mordaunt minister for disabled people

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.

Clugston chief: Making EfW work where others have failed

Robert Vickers chief executive Clugston Group

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.