Main Contractors in the UK Construction Industry | Construction News https://www.constructionnews.co.uk Read UK Construction Industry News, Analysis, Opinion and data Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:15:04 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0 https://cdn.ca.emap.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/8/2023/07/favicon-cn192-70x70.png Main Contractors in the UK Construction Industry | Construction News https://www.constructionnews.co.uk 32 32 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/wp-content/themes/mbm-mops-2017/images/logo.gif Construction News https://www.constructionnews.co.uk 125 75 Read UK Construction Industry News, Analysis, Opinion and data CN launches payment survey: tell us about your experience https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/financial/cn-launches-payment-survey-tell-us-about-your-experience-31-08-2023/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/financial/cn-launches-payment-survey-tell-us-about-your-experience-31-08-2023/#respond Thu, 31 Aug 2023 11:34:44 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=485332 Construction News needs your help. Today we have launched an anonymous survey into subcontractors' experiences when seeking payment for their work from main contractors. While some industry bodies argue that payment practices are improving, several contractors admit they still pay more than 20 per cent…

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]]> https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/financial/cn-launches-payment-survey-tell-us-about-your-experience-31-08-2023/feed/ 0 McAlpine opens up on recent restructure and profitability problems https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/contractors/sir-robert-mcalpine/mcalpine-opens-up-on-recent-restructure-and-profitability-problems-31-08-2023/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/contractors/sir-robert-mcalpine/mcalpine-opens-up-on-recent-restructure-and-profitability-problems-31-08-2023/#respond Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:24:36 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=484971 Many contractors might cast a jealous glance at a pre-tax profit around the £10m mark. Since the end of July, John Sisk & Son, Morrisroe and Erith have all declared losses. Six other CN100 firms have reported falling margins: McAleer & Rushe, Winvic, RJ McLeod,…

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]]> https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/contractors/sir-robert-mcalpine/mcalpine-opens-up-on-recent-restructure-and-profitability-problems-31-08-2023/feed/ 0 Revealed: the top contractors for Ministry of Justice https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/buildings/revealed-the-top-contractors-for-ministry-of-justice-25-08-2023/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/buildings/revealed-the-top-contractors-for-ministry-of-justice-25-08-2023/#respond Fri, 25 Aug 2023 11:45:48 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=481963 ISG was the biggest contractor by spend for the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) in the latest financial year, Construction News can reveal. CN obtained data on the MoJ’s spending in 2022/23 under the Freedom of Information Act. The spend includes that by HM Courts &…

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]]> https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/buildings/revealed-the-top-contractors-for-ministry-of-justice-25-08-2023/feed/ 0 Greenhouse gas emissions soar at Balfour operating company https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/contractors/balfour-beatty/greenhouse-gas-emissions-soar-at-balfour-operating-company-24-08-2023/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/contractors/balfour-beatty/greenhouse-gas-emissions-soar-at-balfour-operating-company-24-08-2023/#respond Thu, 24 Aug 2023 11:45:28 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=484996 Balfour Beatty Group's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions rose last year, official documents have revealed. The business, a major subsidiary of the UK's largest contractor, reported an 18 per cent rise in its scope 1 and 2 emissions. This figure, calculated using the standard market-based approach,…

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]]> https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/contractors/balfour-beatty/greenhouse-gas-emissions-soar-at-balfour-operating-company-24-08-2023/feed/ 0 Inflation and supply chain problems hit Seddon’s bottom line https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/financial/inflation-and-supply-chain-problems-hit-seddons-bottom-line-24-08-2023/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/financial/inflation-and-supply-chain-problems-hit-seddons-bottom-line-24-08-2023/#respond Thu, 24 Aug 2023 10:39:16 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=485047 Seddon Group slipped into the red last year, amid supply chain problems and inflation issues linked to fixed-price contracts. A 27 per cent fall in revenue to £153.9m contributed to a pre-tax loss of £13m for the year ending 31 December 2022, compared with a…

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]]> https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/financial/inflation-and-supply-chain-problems-hit-seddons-bottom-line-24-08-2023/feed/ 0 Work restarts on tragedy-hit Everton stadium project https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/health-and-safety/work-restarts-on-tragedy-hit-everton-stadium-project-23-08-2023/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/health-and-safety/work-restarts-on-tragedy-hit-everton-stadium-project-23-08-2023/#respond Wed, 23 Aug 2023 14:38:16 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=484892 Laing O’Rourke has resumed work on the new £555m Everton stadium, nine days after the death of a construction worker on the Merseyside site. The contractor said it would be restarting operations in an “appropriate and respectful way” following the tragedy. Counsellors will be on…

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]]> https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/health-and-safety/work-restarts-on-tragedy-hit-everton-stadium-project-23-08-2023/feed/ 0 Costain finishes H1 with more cash despite profit fall https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/financial/costain-finishes-h1-with-more-cash-despite-profit-fall-23-08-2023/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/financial/costain-finishes-h1-with-more-cash-despite-profit-fall-23-08-2023/#respond Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:45:42 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=484889 Costain improved its net cash position in the first half (H1) of this year compared with H1 2022, despite a lower revenue, pre-tax profit and operating margin. The firm had £132.1m in cash on 30 June, marking a 38 per cent year-on-year increase. Chief executive…

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]]> https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/financial/costain-finishes-h1-with-more-cash-despite-profit-fall-23-08-2023/feed/ 0 Construction News launches podcast https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/contractors/construction-news-launches-podcast-23-08-2023/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/contractors/construction-news-launches-podcast-23-08-2023/#respond Wed, 23 Aug 2023 11:00:19 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=484923 The first episode of First Site, Construction News’ new podcast, has been released today (23 August). CN has partnered with tool and equipment-hire specialist Speedy Hire to create a series of podcasts exploring the hottest topics in construction with experts every month. The first episode,…

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]]> https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/contractors/construction-news-launches-podcast-23-08-2023/feed/ 0 Lendlease wins £150m Gateshead conference centre job https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/contractors/lendlease/lendlease-wins-150m-gateshead-conference-centre-job-22-08-2023/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/contractors/lendlease/lendlease-wins-150m-gateshead-conference-centre-job-22-08-2023/#respond Tue, 22 Aug 2023 14:14:23 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=484827 Lendlease is set to build a £150m events hub in the North East. The firm was appointed by developer Ask:Patrizia to deliver the Sage International Conference Centre within the Gateshead Quays scheme. Councillors last month approved revised plans for the broader redevelopment of this part…

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]]> https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/sections/contractors/lendlease/lendlease-wins-150m-gateshead-conference-centre-job-22-08-2023/feed/ 0 Henry Construction: a cautionary tale of shaky defences https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/legal/henry-construction-a-cautionary-tale-of-shaky-defences-22-08-2023/ https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/legal/henry-construction-a-cautionary-tale-of-shaky-defences-22-08-2023/#respond Tue, 22 Aug 2023 10:41:39 +0000 https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/?p=484631 Iain Taylor is an associate in the construction and engineering department at law firm Fladgate Henry Construction Projects’ high-profile collapse has left creditors in its supply chain short of £43m. The company’s administrators have pointed to Ozel Group’s winding-up petition against Henry in May as…

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