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McAlpine CEO replaced by ex-Lendlease boss

Ian Weinfass — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:29:39 +0000

Sir Robert McAlpine has announced the sudden departure of chief executive Paul Hamer, and that he will be replaced with former Lendlease Europe boss Neil Martin. A statement shared by the contractor on Friday (16 February) said that Martin will start in post on Monday…

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CN’s top 10 features of 2023: safety, finance and project reports

Ian Weinfass — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 07:00:44 +0000

10. How do we make modular buildings safer? More than eight months after fire-service leaders published a five-page document outlining a litany of concerns about modular buildings, and more than a year-and-a-half after safety body Cross-UK highlighted the potential for concealed spread of fire inside…

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New episode of First Site podcast released

Ben Vogel — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:21:42 +0000

A new episode of First Site, Construction News’ monthly podcast sponsored by equipment-hire specialist Speedy Hire, was released this morning (20 September). To coincide with the release of our latest annual CN100 index of top-performing UK contractors*, CN deputy editor Ben Vogel is joined by…

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McAlpine opens up on recent restructure and profitability problems

Will Ing — Thu, 31 Aug 2023 10:24:36 +0000

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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Margin squeezed at Sir Robert McAlpine

Will Ing — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 11:09:07 +0000

Sir Robert McAlpine saw its profit margin squeezed to 0.86 per cent last year, although a hefty increase in revenue kept its profit stable. The family-owned contractor turned over £1.07bn in the year to 31 October 2022, an increase of £150m – or 16 per…

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Zero diesel – a clear direction of travel?

Ben Vogel — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:06:29 +0000

As the Zero Diesel Sites Route Map is launched, CN asks if it will be a rocky road to follow The construction sector is seeking operational dividends by introducing green onsite plant to align with the government’s net-zero 2050 commitment. However, implementing change is complicated…

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Major contractors win places on £800m North East framework

Greg Pitcher — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 08:43:29 +0000

Big names such as Kier, Wates and Morgan Sindall have secured spots on an £800m public sector building framework. Bam Construction, Bowmer & Kirkland, Brims Construction, Caddick Construction, Equans, Sir Robert McAlpine, Robertson and Tilbury Douglas are also among the 24 contractors – out of…

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New Museum of London cost rises by 30%

Ian Weinfass — Wed, 10 May 2023 12:06:28 +0000

The cost of relocating the Museum of London has risen by £100m, it has emerged. The project involves moving the museum from its Barbican base to the nearby former Smithfield Market, where listed buildings are being refurbished. Sir Robert McAlpine was formally appointed construction manager…

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McAlpine to focus on key sectors after restructure

Joshua Stein — Fri, 05 May 2023 12:50:47 +0000

Sir Robert McAlpine has completed a reorganisation of its corporate structure in a bid to focus on its “priority sectors”. In addition to a focus on healthcare, industrial and commercial, heritage and offices, the firm announced it would target growth in the rail, transport and…

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Sir Robert McAlpine to cut up to 60 jobs

Greg Pitcher — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 05:50:04 +0000

Sir Robert McAlpine is set to slash more than 50 jobs amid a major reshuffle of the business. The contractor, which had a turnover of £937.2m in the year to 31 October 2021, said it had started 30-day redundancy consultations, as it looked to reduce…

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