Costain reports strong first quarter results

Costain, the international construction group, has continued to perform ‘in-line’ with its expectations during the first quarter of this year, following a strong result in 2007.

Liberty International suffers first quarter loss

Liberty International Plc, the UK property company, yesterday reported a £335 million loss before tax for the first quarter of 2008.

The future of green materials

An Al-Gore inspired fervour seems to have prompted America’s conversion to sustainability and environmentalism. And with customers asking for environmentally-friendly developments, builders and architects are beginning to oblige.

Bovis warns of profit fall as shares drop

Bovis Homes Group Plc has warned that first half revenue will not meet expectations and outlook is difficult to predict, citing the deteriorating housing market.

Balfour Beatty acquires military PPP

Balfour Beatty, the international engineering, construction, investment and services group, has completed its acquisition of the military PPP business from GMH for $350.5 million.

Construction companies facing insolvency

More than 500 construction companies could face bankruptcy, according to figures from Begbies Traynor.

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Monthly Features

Why core values have fuelled Bell Homes’ growth

Why core values have fuelled Bell Homes’ growth

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.

The all-in-one solution lets Kingspan Solar power ahead

The all-in-one solution lets Kingspan Solar power ahead

Kingspan Solar’s Corporate Development Director, Cameron Holroyd, explains how the organisation aims to lead the renewable energy sector.

Lloyds Timber Frames leads the way in off-site housing construction

Lloyds Timber Frames leads the way in off-site housing construction

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.

Hall Construction’s sustainable growth in a stretched construction industry

Hall Construction’s sustainable growth in a stretched construction industry

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.

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