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Kier beats Balfour Beatty to top spot for all work in 2017

Contractor also tops tables for December work, with Bowmer & Kirkland in second place for the month

Kier claimed the most work of any contractor in 2017, landing more than 拢2.6bn of projects over the 12-month period. The firm scored 602 jobs last year, beating Balfour Beatty into second place, which won 332 contracts worth a touch over 拢2.1bn, while One Blackfriars tower builder Multiplex took third spot, claiming nine contracts worth 拢1.7bn. Morgan Sindall, Willmott Dixon and Wates filled the next three spots, landing 拢1.5bn, 拢1.4bn and 拢1.1bn worth of work respectively. The top 10 was rounded out by VolkerWessels UK, Galliford Try, Skanska and Bowmer & Kirkland.

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Public sector cuts limit contract awards growth

21 November 2012 | By Noble Francis

Marginally more contracts were awarded in October than September 鈥� up 1% to 112.

Yet, contract awards remain relatively subdued 鈥� and the long lead time in some sectors means it could be a while, well into 2013, before we see output following suit and falling away.

Looking across the sectors, it鈥檚 a mixed picture, with the indices for public housing and public health falling in October 鈥� by 12% and 19%, respectively 鈥� because of public sector cuts. However, this was offset in October by contract awards in some private construction sectors.

Private housing contracts were 5% lower than in September, but still considerably higher than a year ago owing to work by major housebuilders. Commercial and industrial awards also rose considerably, yet were lower than a year ago and remain at historic lows so it is unlikely that we will see substantial growth soon.

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The league tables are compiled using Barbour ABI data on contracts awarded and a survey of over 100 of the largest contractors. The project values for architect and QS league tables is based on Barbour ABI contract data. The figures include contracts worth 拢100k or more, and all work awarded by negotiation or competitive tender unless stated.

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