Consultants

Change is easier to take if it’s brought about by a familiar face. At least that’s been the experience for new Gleeds global chief executive Graham Harle. The self-professed “Gleeds veteran” has seen a lot happen in his 24 years at the consultant, both internally and in the wider industry.…

Aecom's EMEA boss is bringing a degree of attitude to the global group's operations, shaking up strategy and demanding improvements on diversity and delivery

Aecom’s EMEA chief executive is frustrated by Brexit, but not for the reasons you might expect. Familiar complaints from the industry include blaming Brexit for struggles to…

Contrasting decisions from the TCC and the Court of Appeal show the huge pitfalls of failing to finalise terms, says James Worthington.

Demands in the construction industry often result in parties working under a letter of intent or starting works before the terms of the contract have been finalised. In the recent…

Cameroon may no longer be hosting the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, but the Japoma Stadium is still set to be delivered to the original, tight schedule.

Project name: Japoma StadiumClient: State of CameroonValue: $220m (£171m)Contract type: Design and buildMain contractor: YenigünDesign and structural engineer: AecomSteel subcontractor: BCES BülbüloğluFaçade subcontractor:…

“So, farewell then […] it would be surprising if the company was still around in a year’s time,” The Independent wrote of Costain in its business pages back in 1995.

Costain was in dire straits during the mid-90s. Misplaced ventures, including a decision to enter the US coal mining industry, saw…