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Barratt looks to cut 1000 jobs

Barratt Developments is set to become the latest firm to axe staff to counter the slump in the housing market.

Posted on :04/07/2008 09:21:14
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Balfour Beatty goes against the grain

Balfour Beatty has said that trading is strong despite the slump that is affecting the construction industry.

Posted on :03/07/2008 10:06:39
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UPDATE: Taylor Wimpey fails in funding bid

Things just get worse for Britain’s largest housebuilder as it says that after failing to raise £500million from investors, it will lay off 900 staff and close 13 of its 39 regional offices.

Posted on :02/07/2008 09:14:02
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Trading on track, says Carillion

In a trading update today, June 30, the West Midlands-based construction firm said that is has continued to perform strongly in the first half of 2008, with overall trading in line with its expectations.

Posted on :30/06/2008 09:07:09
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ArcelorMittal raises European flat carbon steel prices

The world’s largest steelmaker today, June 27, announced a €50 per ton hike in the price of European flat carbon steel and said that further increases could be on their way.

Posted on :27/06/2008 10:09:30
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Atkins beats slump with public sector contracts

Design and engineering consultancy group WS Atkins plc yesterday, June 26, reported a 31 percent in full year profits thanks a strong performance from its public sector projects.

Posted on :26/06/2008 08:54:23
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Editor's Blog

Paul Pearce-Couch

What’s good for the Goose…

One water’s Duncan Goose is in the spotlight this month as Exec looks at the phenomenon of social entrepreneurship, which is replacing the cut and thrust of Nineties’ business ethos as the way forward.

Monthly Features

Why core values have fuelled Bell Homes’ growth

Why core values have fuelled Bell Homes’ growth

As a family business, Bell Homes, formerly KW Bell Group Ltd, tries to maintain its focus on its community and values. ExecUK looks at the company’s impressive development.

The all-in-one solution lets Kingspan Solar power ahead

The all-in-one solution lets Kingspan Solar power ahead

Kingspan Solar’s Corporate Development Director, Cameron Holroyd, explains how the organisation aims to lead the renewable energy sector.

Lloyds Timber Frames leads the way in off-site housing construction

Lloyds Timber Frames leads the way in off-site housing construction

Lloyds Timber Frames, part of the CGL Developments is proving itself to be a national operator and an innovative leader in the growing off-site housing construction market.

Hall Construction’s sustainable growth in a stretched construction industry

Hall Construction’s sustainable growth in a stretched construction industry

Neil Symmonds explains to Construction Exec why Hall Construction Group, a conservative, family owned construction business, has built up a strong reputation in the Hull and East Riding area.