Business
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Consultants become more selective over clients as workload ramps up
With market conditions improving consultants tell Infrastructure Intelligence that they are becoming more selective over who they work with. -
Carillion sounds out shareholders but Balfour Beatty bites back
UK construction would bear brunt of cost savings to make deal viable. -
People and relationships key to growth says Systra UK's new chief executive.
Tim O’Neill took over as Systra UK new boss last month having spent the last 10 years running Atkins’ rail communication division. -
Balfour Beatty rejects revised Carillion merger proposal
Prospect of big staff cuts in a skills shortage and risk of consultants quitting Parsons Brinckerhoff through “uncertainty” in part behind move. -
It’s a client’s world; work out how to deal with it
Know what you do best and make sure you keep doing it, is WSP's Tom Smith’s advice for consultants competing in a changing world. -
“Our people make our company… this is good news for them” says Hyder UK boss
Nelson Ogunshakin spoke to Hyder Consulting’s UK MD Graham Reid on the day the potential merger with ARCADIS was announced. -
International opportunities for consultants – what to look out for
Overseas opportunities must be approached with "eyes open", says Beale & Company associate Ben Mullard -
ACE launches new development seminar series
ACE is to launch a number of business-focused courses and seminars, says ACE chief operating officer Anil Iyer. -
Letter from: The North West
After many years of disappointing news, ACE members in the North West can finally look to the future, says Mike Barber. -
Summer reception hears talk of cold winds and heating markets
On a warm evening at ACE’s very successful summer reception there was much talk about cold weather.