Andrew Curtin
Gross margins of the top 5 contractors over the last 10 years
Gross profit margins across the construction industry are tight, especially in 2025. I wanted to find out how much gross margins have changed with some the top contractors over a 10-year period.
Top 5 reasons Balfour Beatty’s share price increased 38% in six months
People tend to forget more than 10 years ago Balfour Beatty was in a state of turmoil, with warnings of £120m-£150m profit shortfalls
Why Construction Firms Are Investing In Premiership Rugby in 2024
Dozens of construction companies are investing in Premiership Rugby sponsorships. Let’s see why
How the Chinese farmer can inspire the UK construction industry
The story of the Chinese farmer is an incredible way of looking at life. Let’s see how it relates to construction.
The rise and fall of ISG
We take a deep and detailed look back at the trajectory of one of the UK’s top firms.
Gallagher’s surety market update June 2024
This article provides Gallagher Specialty’s Surety Market for June 2024.
LOR brings in Volker
Sir Robert McAlpine was one of the most successful entrepreneurs, ever. Here’s how he did it…
Springfield Properties signs deal with Barratt
Under the agreement terms, BDW Trading, Barratt Developments’ principal operating subsidiary, acquires half the land at Durieshill in exchange for funding the site’s infrastructure development over the next five years.
Blueprint for Growth: Tier 1 firms create framework for UK Govt
AtkinsRéalis, Balfour Beatty, BAM, Costain, Galliford Try and Laing O’Rourke are among the firms.
