Over 7 billion pounds of construction projects have been shelved due to the economic climate, according to a survey.
Support and construction company May Gurney has reported a 17 million pound increase in revenue, but profits remained the same as a year earlier.
The construction sector shrank last month at its fastest pace since records began a decade ago, building pressure on the Bank of England to cut rates by at least another percentage point on Thursday.
2009 will see 50 percent more businesses fail, and topping the list of hard-hit sectors is the construction industry.
Under the accelerated housing investment scheme, housing associations would be able to purchase unsold private housing stock.
Contractor Jarvis has announced it is no longer looking for a buyer after posting improved half year profits.
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.
05 December 2008 01:06