Laing calls in Ernst & Young to aid construction sale
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Civil engineer Laing is to sell its construction division following financial problems over the building of the National Physical Laboratory and the Millenium Stadium Cardiff. Ernst & Young will audit certain Laing contracts prior to the sell-off.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 2001
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Don't believe services hype, Clarke tells industry
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The head of Skanska Construction Keith Clarke has criticised the move towards concentrating on facilities management by building firms. Skanska announced profits of 33.8m pounds sterling at the end of 2000, a rise of 30%.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 2001
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'They just quietly beaver away, changing the face of the world.'
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Space Syntax is a company which analyzes urban areas to determine the maximization of available space. The company works in conjunction with architects to enable the efficient and successful design of urban projects.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 2000
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