CRH expects to post a pre-tax profit of over 1.6 billion euros (1.53 billion pounds) in 2008 and the Irish building materials group saw challenging trading conditions in the first half of 2009.
Britain's construction sector shrank last month at its fastest pace since records began more than a decade ago as falling property prices and a shortage of credit took their toll, a survey showed on Monday.
An investor group has attacked housebuilder Bellway over plans to award directors substantial bonuses at a time when lack of credit and rising unemployment have resulted in a slumping property market.
Housebuilder Taylor Wimpey said on Tuesday that it will reach an agreement on its debt covenants with lenders before the end of the year.
Support and service group Newcourt has said it is in talks with a consortium of investors with regard to the acquisition of its subsidiary Ely Property.
250 jobs have been saved at Pectel Group waste removal company as demolition firm Keltbray bought it from adminstrators.
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.
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.
Kingspan Solar’s Corporate Development Director, Cameron Holroyd, explains how the organisation aims to lead the renewable energy sector.
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.
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.
07 January 2009 05:14