This year’s index sees a welcome expansion in turnover and profit for the 10 largest ground engineering firms – but postponed projects look set to send the sector’s next round of results in reverse. Across the board, turnover increased by 26 per cent to £1.09bn while average pre-tax profit margin sat at 5.4 per cent. […]
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In the first-ever CN fit-out index, Morgan Sindall subsidiary Overbury leads the pack with turnover of £1.01bn for the year to 30 March 2024, marking a 15 per cent year-on-year increase. Its revenue surge generated a pre-tax profit of £71.2m and a pre-tax margin of 7.1 per cent – healthy by the standards of the
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In the first-ever CN fit-out index, Morgan Sindall subsidiary Overbury leads the pack with turnover of £1.01bn for the year to 30 March 2024, marking a 15 per cent year-on-year increase. Its revenue surge generated a pre-tax profit of £71.2m and a pre-tax margin of 7.1 per cent – healthy by the standards of the
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When glazer Alucraft Systems filed for administration in April, a company statement cited “an extremely challenging trading environment”. Then in August, Skonto Plan UK went into administration too. With a £50m turnover in its latest accounts, it would have appeared in this year’s top 10. These two firms are far from the only facade specialists
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In the final two minutes of a frustrating, disheartening loss against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, Thomas Brown did something that Matt Eberflus had refused to do earlier this season. The Chicago Bears’ interim head coach sent in backup quarterback Tyson Bagent for rookie starter Caleb Williams. After three handoffs to running back Darrynton
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Near the bottom of a list of things crime fiction writer Raymond Chandler hated was that ubiquitous Los Angeles demographic: “actors.” The list, simply titled “THINGS I HATE,” was one of dozens of Chandler’s rare personal items auctioned Friday at Doyle Auctioneers & Appraisers in Manhattan. In pencil, Chandler — author of the acclaimed hard-boiled
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In keeping with our annual tradition, we asked three of our critics for their favorite books of the last year. Between them, they chose 15 books, three of them reissues, and the majority fiction. The selections include the latest works from a literary power couple — Percival Everett’s “James” and Danzy Senna’s “Colored Television” —
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Russia proposes a national Bitcoin reserve to counter sanctions and bolster international trade. Global interest in Bitcoin reserves rises amid its $100K surge and shifting geopolitical dynamics. Amid growing discussions in the United States about establishing a Bitcoin [BTC] reserve under President Donald Trump’s leadership, the idea is sparking interest globally. Russia plans to create
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Despite the economic headwinds affecting the industry, total turnover and profit rose in most sectors last year. But is it too soon to celebrate? Given the troubles afflicting the construction supply chain in recent years, the latest CN Specialists Index makes for relatively cheerful reading. Total turnover rose in five and pre-tax profit increased in
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ARLINGTON, Texas — With every loss late in this disappointing Dallas Cowboys season, more attention shifts to the future for the franchise. The team owner and general manager isn’t changing. The star players aren’t going anywhere. The biggest question remains the head coach. Coaching can be blamed for the way things unfolded in the final
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