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Sarah Beale interim chief executive CITB

In her first full interview since taking over the industry training board, Sarah Beale reveals her vision for the CITB and why she believes it must be retained.

Less than three weeks into her tenure as interim chief executive of the CITB – which she has confirmed will last until at…

The family’s man: Murphy CEO Steve Hollingshead has his say

Ex-Murphy chief executive joins Kent contractor

Having set his firm ambitious plans for sustainable growth, Murphy CEO Steve Hollingshead talks to CN about the ‘family’ business, entering an infrastructure golden age, and adapting to an ever-changing market.

Walk into Steve Hollingshead’s office, and three signed England shirts catch your eye. The most striking is an England rugby…

Building a contender: How McGoff is squaring up to tier ones

Dave McGoff, executive director, McGoff Group

Turning a regional family business into an SME that can compete with tier ones is more than many companies can handle. Executive director Dave McGoff reveals how his firm is taking on the challenge.

When a company says it prides itself on being a ‘family business’, it often follows that the company…

‘We’ll call the shots’ – Old Oak CEO on transforming west London

Victoria Hills, chief executive, Old Oak and Park Royal Development Corporation

A Crossrail-HS2 super hub, 25,500 homes and two warring landowners: Victoria Hills reveals how she’s managing the hugely complicated process of turning Old Oak into the capital’s newest neighbourhood.

It’s the largest regeneration project in the UK and it’s moving forward at pace. With the prospect of 25,500 homes, 65,000 jobs…

‘Reform is not all roses’ – Lord Baker talks UTCs

Lord Baker at UTC

Former education secretary Lord Baker says the UK is poor at delivering technical education and skills for the industry. But his drive for more UTCs is calling on contractors to step up and tackle the sector’s looming skills crisis.

Being told ‘bugger off’Video: CN visits UTCSkills mismatchRetirement timebombHistoric snobberyRegional spreadPolitical support?Thoughts…