AMP5 frameworks drive 13% increase in Galliford Try construction revenues
With the publication of its half year report for the six months ended 31 December 2011 this morning, construction and housing group Galliford Try has described the spread of long term work in the Group's construction business as “underpinning its strength in difficult market conditions.”
Siemens strengthens UK water sector presence
Siemens, Europe's largest engineering company, is strengthening its presence in the UK water sector via the merger of two of its existing businesses - Siemens Industry Automation and Water Technologies.
Morgan Sindall reports solid results – but construction margins down
Construction and regeneration group Morgan Sindall Group plc has reported a resilient set of results for the past year. While pre-tax profit was down 2% to £40.0 million, revenues were up 6% at £2,227 million. However construction margins fell from 2.2% in 2010 to 1.7%.
Thames Water plea for customers to reduce water use ahead of drought
Thames Water has issued a plea today for people to voluntarily reduce their water consumption ahead of what experts predict could well be a drought to rival 1976.
Costain chalks up five years at Welsh Water without reportable accidents
The Costain team working on the Dwr Cymru Welsh Water (DCWW) Framework has exceeded five years without a RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations).
Balfour Beatty in talks with Unite over contracts
Balfour Beatty Engineering Services (BBES) has withdrawn from the controversial Building Engineering Services National Agreement (BESNA) the proposed new national agreement for mechanical, electrical and plumbing workers in the building engineering services sector following its failed legal action.
Balfour Beatty fails in High Court strike challenge
Balfour Beatty has failed in its High Court challenge against proposed strike action in its engineering services division.
Pennon Group on track to meet management expectations
Pennon Group, owners of South West Water, say the Group’s financial performance since 30 September 2011 show it remains on track to meet management expectations.
Anglian Water targets Lincoln in sewer campaign
Anglian Water has named Lincoln as the latest battle ground in its fight against the fat blocking the region’s sewers.
Scottish Water completes £23M Campbeltown scheme
Scottish Water has completed a massive environmental improvement project to provide Campbeltown with a 21st century waste water system.
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