Construction News interviews
‘To succeed in the UK you have to be local’
As UK contractors continue to lament the harsh economic climate, one Spanish infrastructure giant has quietly opened a new London office and is already picking up some of the UK’s most high-profile projects.
New HCA chief executive 'impressed' with housing industry influence
The new chief executive of the Homes and Communities Agency and former Infrastructure UK chief has told Construction News he’s been “pleasantly surprised” by the openness of central government to his input
Costain chief: We won't slow down on acquisitions
Exclusive: Costain chief executive Andrew Wyllie has insisted he has no regrets about standing firm in his May Gurney valuation, after Costain was outbid by Kier for the support services company.
Bam Construction MD slams 120-day payment terms
Extended payment terms are “unethical and irresponsible”, Bam Construction managing director Richard Bailey says, after his firm spent around £10 million propping up its supply chain last year.
-
Galliford Try chief targets 'aggressive' construction growth
-
Wates boss: some firms are defying gravity
-
Crossrail chief: 'We will move the industry forward'
-
Sweett CEO Dean Webster discusses his sabbatical and future
-
McLaren eyes Premier League boost after turnover growth
-
Skanska UK chief warns of Chinese 'threat' as firm strives to choose the right work
-
Imtech UK chief insists business is 'unchanged' by £86m Polish hit
-
Paul Sheffield on the government's faults and why Kier is capping its bids
-
New chief construction adviser to create 10-year plan for industry
-
Thames Water seeks out contractors for £3bn alliance
-
Steve Morgan to lead £20bn MoD acquisition programme
-
Paul Morrell: We need a plan to tackle housing waiting lists
-
Ex Laing O'Rourke boss: I won't return to UK for some time
-
HSE construction chief: 'Ignorance' putting lives at risk
-
Network Rail director: contractors must improve to win work on £2.3bn programme
-
Crossrail to publish 'lessons learned' for industry
-
Steve Morgan: why I'm leaving BAA
-
Rachel Reeves interview: 'Construction projects don't fit neatly into political cycles'
-
FMB chief: 'Government must get serious about SMEs'
-
Exclusive: Paul Morrell on suicide bidding, government trust and local procurement
-
Wired for Success attracts bright sparks




