Kier adds to leadership team after launching ‘infrastructure powerhouse’
Kier recently consolidated its Transportation and Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks divisions into a single Infrastructure business.
Kier recently consolidated its Transportation and Natural Resources, Nuclear & Networks divisions into a single Infrastructure business.
The labour supplier’s results, expected last month, were delayed due to additional audit work following recent acquisitions.
It follows the S&P Global UK Construction PMI index which shows a slower decline in activity, suggesting a potential recovery this year.
United Infrastructure chief executive Neil Armstrong described the acquisition as a ‘strong strategic fit’, boosting UI’s technical expertise.
Sporn described Skanska as a “forward-thinking” company, with his new role seeing him help to design and deliver key transportation projects.
The fund will initially focus on urban regeneration and affordable housing projects across the country.
Defence programmes now account for 41 per cent of unfunded projects, up from 16 per cent in 2024.
Kier Infrastructure brings the group’s Transportation, Natural Resources, and Nuclear & Networks operations under one roof.
In addition, Balfour begins 2026 share buyback programme for up to £50 million
The act is expected to inject up to £7.5 billion into the UK economy, supporting the government’s goal of making Britain “more attractive” for investment.