People Moves

A global pandemic might have struck during a critical point of the acquisition but Brian Morrisroe was unmoved. The boss of the concrete frame specialist that bears his name was conducting due diligence on his company’s purchase of demolition contractor Cantillon when the COVID-19 virus sent the country into lockdown.…

Speaking to Construction News, executive director of a niche refurbishment specialist working in the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben talks restoration, evolution, pandemics, and a safer future.

Coronavirus has hit those working in the construction industry hard and fast. Site shutdowns, lower output and lower demand is forcing firms to make tough decisions about their staffing levels. Many have concluded they cannot continue with the number of people they currently have based on the money coming in.…

In an exclusive interview, and as one of the most eventful periods in business history continues to unfold, Bouygues UK chief executive Rob Bradley tells Ian Weinfass about closing nearly all his sites and recovering from the crisis

When Tim Roberts became CEO of Henry Boot in January, he was excited to make his mark. Now, six months into the job, he tells Megan Kelly why he’s remained an optimist, what he’s told the company’s shareholders, and why the pandemic has forced him to take on a more hands-on…

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

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…