All Contractors articles – Page 272
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Comment
This recovery could easily go off the rails
We need major projects now if our industry’s fragile recovery is not to be threatened
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Clients ‘too terrified’ of EU procurement rules, says Vince Cable
Minister blames over-cautious public sector clients for shutting out SMEs
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Costain wins £30m Crossrail job
Paddington New Yard contract is group’s 11th for London infrastructure scheme
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Unions recommend 6% pay offer for workers
All three unions in construction back latest offer for more than 500,000 workers covered by CIJC
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Comment
Is there a future for the Green Deal?
To do nothing is no longer a viable option if the government wants to save its flagship green policy
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Comment
Life in the labour camps
The working conditions in Qatar are becoming clearer as time goes on. Companies need to use their influence to improve standards
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Scotland moves to blacklist the blacklisters
First minister Alex Salmond sets out long-awaited procurement guidance for public bodies
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Comment
A pattern is emerging ...
The CPA/Barbour ABI Index for October is a clear sign that things are looking up
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Balfour Beatty back on top with £255m contract haul
Wins cement contractor’s lead at top of yearly work won list, while Galliford Try slumps to 34th place
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Comment
Contractors must embrace FM
What does a contractor truly know about buildings if it has never managed one?
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Comment
Plant hire prices dip slightly despite upturn in construction
A look at the latest data from the Office for National Statistics
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Information watchdog to write to 1,200 blacklist victims
Unions hail victory after two years of campaigning to get information commissioner to contact individuals on infamous blacklist
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Features
Interview: Cyrille Ragoucy, Lafarge Tarmac
The chief executive of Lafarge Tarmac has big plans for the newly merged materials giant. And he’s not going to let a little difference of opinion with the Competition Commission stand in his way
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Third High Court blacklisting case launched
Ucatt announces new legal action against major contractors
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Lend Lease's European boss exits firm after just one year
Exclusive: Lend Lease’s EMEA chief executive Simon Hipperson leaves firm - and will be replaced by former boss Dan Labbad
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GMB slams UK builders working in Qatar
UK union says only 1 of 13 contractors have yet to respond to its letter highlighting concerns
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Chris Boardman calls on mayor to act on cycle deaths
Former Olympic cyclist says Boris Johnson should honour promise to look at banning HGVs during peak hours
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Comment
Construction pantomime offers seasonal cheer
While subbies, contractors and architects are all reporting rising workloads, the pressure is still on for those at the back end of the supply chain