Articles by Neill Barston

Lemminkäinen first quarter losses
Published on: 30 April, 2015
Decline in paving business held responsible for Finnish contractor’s weakened results
Vinci reports first quarter losses
Published on: 27 April, 2015
French contractor confirms decline in domestic business as key to results fall
Czech Republic construction output turnaround
Published on: 17 April, 2015
Increased civil engineering activity claimed as driver for improved construction outlook
UK construction market facing challenges
Published on: 13 April, 2015
Construction Products Association warns General Election uncertainty could affect industry growth levels, while ONS shows February fall
UK construction confidence increases
Published on: 07 April, 2015
Latest industry research shows improving economy boosts forecasts for growth
Deutz revenue increase
Published on: 19 March, 2015
German manufacturer sees increase despite emissions regulations challenges
Holcim Lafarge merger hits difficulties
Published on: 16 March, 2015
Recognition from both companies that further deal negotiations are required
UK construction growth stalls
Published on: 13 March, 2015
Latest ONS figures show construction sector output fall of 2.6% for January
Boskalis posts record profit
Published on: 12 March, 2015
Dutch dredging and infrastructure firm increases revenues and profits from international operations
Profit growth for Astaldi
Published on: 11 March, 2015
Italian-based contractor increases profits by 21% to €81.6 million with focus on transport infrastructure
Scandinavian construction growth forecast
Published on: 10 March, 2015
Increase in housing market and public infrastructure projects highlighted by Norwegian contractor as drivers of regional growth
Low emission launches
Published on: 10 March, 2015
Caterpillar has launched a huge number of new machines in Europe featuring Tier 4 Final/Stage IV engines. Greater fuel efficiency is a common theme
Hochtief profits rise
Published on: 26 February, 2015
Profits increase 46% for German contractor amid further forecast of growth in 2015
CRH sees sales growth
Published on: 26 February, 2015
Revenues up for Irish materials group amid plans to acquire Holcim and Lafarge assets
Heijmans in the red
Published on: 26 February, 2015
Dutch contractor sees sales fall and a full-year loss as its restructuring programme continues
Kier results increase
Published on: 25 February, 2015
UK property group’s six-month sales increase with strong performance in its construction division
John Deere construction increases
Published on: 24 February, 2015
Company records 13% improvement in construction and forestry sales for the first quarter
Exchange rates hit Holcim sales and profits
Published on: 23 February, 2015
Company confirms merger with Lafarge is on track despite pressures on profitability
European construction output grew in 2014
Published on: 20 February, 2015
Eurostat figures reveal overall growth in construction markets, despite weaker end to year
Morgan Sindall’s profits reduced
Published on: 19 February, 2015
Challenging market conditions and project delays hit UK contractor’s full-year profitability
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