Interviews

This week Construction News is taking a closer look at disability in the industry, from accessibility and legislation to employment and best practice. We asked minister for disabled people Penny Mordaunt for her views.

Pension funds have historically taken a back seat in construction projects, but that could be all about to change, with the Greater Manchester Pension Fund at the forefront.

Build UK has got a new chairman at its helm.

Bob Vickers is making margins of more than 5 per cent in a sector that has overwhelmed industry heavyweights. He talks to CN about how Clugston succeeds at EfW, whether Brexit will be an issue and why Balfour and Carillion have the same problem.

Just three months into his reign, Andy Milner faced substantial losses and hundreds of job cuts. Now, the chief executive speaks exclusively to CN about what really happened at Amey and how it is turning things around.

Midas chief executive Alan Hope has called on the industry to push for margins of 3-5 per cent by convincing clients to change procurement routes.

In an exclusive interview, Crossrail 2 managing director Michèle Dix reveals how the £31bn project can overcome huge funding challenges and what she really thinks of being snubbed by the Tories’ manifesto.

The £250m-turnover firm’s CEO has shaken up a loss-making division since joining the group a year ago. Now he reveals how ambitious five-year targets will be met.

As he prepares to host a new CLC Industry Leaders Forum, its co-chairman and Crossrail CEO Andrew Wolstenholme sets out his vision to unite and mobilise construction behind a new deal to boost innovation, drive productivity and shift focus towards through-life performance.

Regional expansion isn’t easy, but luring senior figures from leading firms can prove decisive. Anwyl’s MD explains how his firm does it as the housebuilder-contractor sets ambitious targets.