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Contracts may need to be renegotiated due to billet price rise
The price of billet, used in many types of steel for construction and new infrastructure developments is increasing rapidly, according to a number of recent reports from Steel Business Briefing.
Former Laing O'Rourke COO Tony Douglas joins Keltbray
Former Laing O’Rourke chief operating officer Tony Douglas has been appointed to the board of demolition contractor Keltbray.
Construction firms putting themselves out of business up 45pc
The number of construction companies voluntarily going out of business last year increased by 45 per cent, according to research by construction risk management firm CR Management.
Old Trafford redevelopment agreed
A £32 million redevelopment plan for Old Trafford cricket ground has been given the green light.
Tories claim £25m hole in housing plans
The Government’s flagship plan to build affordable and social housing faces a £25 million “back hole”, according to the Tories.
Self-employment crackdown: taxman pledges to go ahead
The government has pledged to implement new rules on self-employment in construction, but only “when the industry is in a stronger position”.
Bovis boosts staff and supplier numbers as it plans for growth
Bovis Homes is planning to grow both its workforce and supply chain considerably as it looks to “significantly ramp up production”, particularly in the Midlands and the south of England.
Taylor Wimpey to slash UK build costs by 10pc before end of 2010
Taylor Wimpey is aiming to slash the cost of building its UK homes by 10 per cent from mid-2009 levels.
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Record 20pc fall in private sector construction work during 2009
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ISG hires former Harry Neal directors
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Kier and Rok eye £28m retrofit market
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Southdale aims to double turnover
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Mayor outrage over PPP arbiter funding decision
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Interserve wins more than £200m of work in UK and Middle East
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Interserve turnover up 5.9pc after £2bn of contract wins
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Costain passes £1bn turnover mark
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Healey unveils three new measures in green planning package
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Hill & Smith profits up 9pc in last year
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RICS: Surveyors report rise in house buyer enquiries
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Ashtead nine month profit falls 90pc
C100 NEWS
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Skanska back in the black as turnover breaks through £1.5bn
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Skanska reveals details of £1bn Essex BSF win
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Mansell wins £5.3m Frenford Youth Club Contract
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Mace wins new big deal as Land Secs pushes on with office jobs
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Mansell wins £6.3m Harris Academy job
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Balfour Beatty reaches Blackburn/Darwen BSF financial close
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JOB LOSSES
Skanska confirmed as £1bn Essex BSF winner
Skanska has been confirmed as the preferred bidder for the £1 billion Essex Building Schools for the Future contract.
ADMINISTRATIONS
Contractor sought for 15,000-seater Salford rugby stadium
Bids are being invited for a £15 million contract to build a new 15,000 stadium for rugby league club Salford Reds despite the collapse of the original developers.
