When facing HS2 critics, Michael Dyke doesn’t want his staff to hide or be fearful. The Balfour Beatty/Vinci (BBV) HS2 joint venture managing director says he insists on respect and sensitivity, but doesn’t believe in running away. Leading the development of the £5bn central section of the megaproject, between north…
Ahead of what could prove to be a defining period in its history, Ian Weinfass speaks to the head of the government’s centre for infrastructure expertise on adapting technology to boost construction’s productivity and post-pandemic recovery
“This government is very committed to achieving its ambition: a step change in infrastructure and levelling…
Since its official launch less than a year ago, the Black Professionals in Construction (BPIC) network has grown swiftly, to boast more than 950 members at the time of writing. The network’s founder, Amos Simbo (pictured), seems as surprised as anyone at the speed with which his brainchild has taken off:…
The advice to never let a crisis go to waste, widely attributed to Winston Churchill, has often been cited during the coronavirus pandemic, typically by those hoping some good might emerge from a time of such great distress. Gillian Charlesworth, chief executive of building research and standards organisation BRE, tells…
‘I know my people better than ever’ Vaughan says the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the contractor's working patterns has actually boosted his personal productivity and enabled him to learn more about his workforce. “I now know my people better than I've ever known them before. That's because when…
Mace chief executive Mark Reynolds is keen to spot silver linings in the dark coronavirus cloud. In a 40-minute call with Construction News, he manages to set out a surprisingly long list of reasons for optimism.
The role of government, for one. Reynolds concedes that clarity from No 10 was absent…
What plagues construction? Willmott Dixon boss Rick Willmott sits down with editor Lem Bingley to discuss Brexit, a global pandemic, reverse VAT and why government is still misunderstanding the sector
Rick Willmott is a calm, measured and thoughtful character. He presides over a large contractor (ranked 13 in our latest CN100)…
In a 50-minute interview with Construction News, Crossrail CEO Mark Wild lays out the scale of the challenge since his arrival in November 2018, the impact of coronavirus, and what the team would do differently
Mark Wild took over as Crossrail CEO at a difficult time: amid admissions the project…
In an exclusive first interview in the role, HB Reavis’ new UK construction director Joe Martin talks to Construction News about why he joined the Slovakian firm, his time at Argent
Inside the aptly named Bloom development, right on the doorstep of Farringdon station, HB Reavis’s new UK construction director Joe…
In an exclusive interview with Construction News, Pimlico Plumbers boss Charlie Mullins reveals to Zak Garner-Purkis why the apprenticeship levy should be scrapped and why he can’t prepare for a no-deal Brexit
A television crew from a light entertainment show delays the start of Construction News’s interview with Pimlico Plumbers boss…
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