Carillion never admitted what the problem projects were that led to its £845m writedown in July, which began the public chain of events the led to its collapse.
Among analysts, however, it has been an open secret. At the time of last July’s profit warning, the firm said £375m of its…
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CN investigates – Disability in construction
Watch: In our second of three videos looking into diversity within construction, we take a look at how a diverse workforce including employees with disabilities can provide benefits for businesses.
As part of our special report, we looked at how a disabled workforce can thrive within the industry, and potentially bring…
WATCH: Apple’s new California HQ nears completion
Fresh drone footage has revealed a close-up look at Apple’s nearly completed new headquarters on a 70 ha plot in California.
The multi-billion-dollar site in Cupertino, named ‘Apple Park’ by the company, began accommodating staff last month. However, it will take around six months to move all of Apple’s 12,000 head…
WATCH: Spurs reveal progress on £800m new stadium
Tottenham Hotspur has released new footage of the building progress being made on the club’s £800m stadium project.
The footage shows off the new North Stand upper tier, which will be made from more than 200 pieces of steel, weighing a total of 450 tonnes. On completion, the upper tier will…
TIMELAPSE: Sir Robert McAlpine transforms Durham shopping centre
Watch: Sir Robert McAlpine gets to work on a new £30m shopping centre redevelopment in Durham.
The Riverwalk development – previously known as the Gates shopping centre – will include 35,000 sq ft of commercial space and 253 student accommodation rooms. Odeon Cinemas confirmed last year it will open a six-screen facility…
WATCH: Leeds on track for £1bn railway investment
Plans are being drawn up to make Leeds Station a “world class gateway” as the city gears up to accommodate HS2 and HS3.
Leeds City Council is looking at a move to install extra platforms, new concourse areas and extra retail space at the station. The city is set to benefit…