All articles by David Lowery
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NewsRenew closes Northern division and abandons public sector work
Renew Holdings will close division in the north of England blaming poor returns and lack of profit in the public sector
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May Gurney buys Turriff Group for 拢13.6m
May Gurney has boosted its Scottish business with the 拢13.6m acquisition of infrastructure maintenance specialist Turriff Group.
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NewsMouchel speeds up refinancing to try attract new bidder
Mouchel today told its shareholders to 鈥檛ake no action鈥� in response to Costain鈥檚 revised 拢170m approach
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NewsTaylor Wimpey US sale could wipe out debt
UK firm is considering selling North American arm to help raise funds after a tough year
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FeaturesEuro contractors: Is the UK market in their grip?
Even the big guns in this year鈥檚 Top 200 European contractors league tables will feel the pain as public spending shrinks everywhere. But they could find good hunting among the UK鈥檚 large projects. Dave Lowery examines what lies behind the rankings listed over the next nine pages
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Austin-Smith:Lord partner exits in restructure
Architecture firm cuts jobs as it shifts focus, including partner who helped re-develop the business
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Johnson & Johnson Furniture goes into administration
Bespoke fit-out firm appoints administrator and makes 50 out of 70 staff redundant
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NewsGreat Portland FD moves to Hammerson
Hammerson finance director Simon Melliss will retire in June and be replaced by Timon Drakesmith
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NewsHenry Boot expects revenue to jump 10%
In an update today, Henry Boot management said revenue for 2010 will be around 拢128m
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NewsRok arm resurrected by local management
Grimsby contractor taken over by Rok has been re-established under original name Topcon
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NewsFloating wetland centre scoops BREEAM award
Adam Khan Architect鈥檚 Brockholes visitor centre has won a BREEAM Outstanding award
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NewsShortlist for 拢250m Paddington Crossrail station announced
Five firms and joint ventures have made the shortlist
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NewsShaylor Group profit falls 52%
Chief executive blames contracting economy for 7% drop in revenue
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NewsRob Firth leaves Austin-Smith:Lord after restructure
Executive partner will go to HOK less than a year after joining firm
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NewsBalfour Beatty seals 拢80m Stevenage schools deal
Balfour Beatty reaches financial close on Hertfordshire Schools PPP scheme that will see delivery of three schools
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NewsBids invited for 拢950m Crossrail stations
Bids have been invited for four stations, worth a total of 拢950m, on the government鈥檚 Crossrail project
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NewsCostain to build new 拢32m bridge over Thames
Costain has been awarded the 拢32.3m contract to build a bridge between Walton and Shepperton
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NewsCML: Mortgage lending flat in November
Data released today shows 44,000 mortgages were advanced in November, with a value of 拢6.3bn
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FeaturesA VAT gift to cowboys?
The government鈥檚 VAT hike to 20% this month has been met with dismay throughout construction. But while some sectors will be exempt, small builders are bound to be hit as cash-strapped homeowners turn to the black market