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FK Group chief Francis Keenan talks exclusively to Construction News about ‘sexy sheds’, European competition, doubling turnover and technological trailblazing.

Being nice in a cutthroat industry like construction can lead to disaster. But Jonathan Seddon says getting his company’s ethos right has been just as important as making money in the years following its restructure.

The construction giant’s global rail sector lead on her remarkable engineering journey and why the tide may finally be turning for industry equality.

Exclusive: Despite a first loss in 15 years as Laing O’Rourke, its founder and CEO is far from down and out. In a rare interview, Ray O’Rourke reveals to Construction News his long-term vision for the industry and why the time is right to pave the way for his successor.

Engineering specialist Spie has evolved from a specialist to a main contractor in just five years. CEO James Thoden van Velzen tells Construction News how the firm did it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.