A building contractor looks out from the dark side of the boom
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Concrete Constructions Group was financially sound in 1988 but found itself facing insolvency in 1996. The firm was acquired by German construction firm Walter Bau in 1995. The industry has changed from construction management to risk-prone projects involving financing and design. Concrete Constructions is becoming a more sophisticated company operating in the engineering and financing arenas.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 1998
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The $50-million question: after years of getting it so right, how did Leighton get it so wrong?
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Leighton Holdings, which has ruled the roost of the construction industry, faces an unanticipated risk of profits falling down to $50 million short of expectations in the 2004-05. The immediate measures such as rebuilding confidence and credibility in risk management, winning the confidence of the shareholders are recommended to bring the company back to its normal position in the market.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2004
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Rock steady
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The details on business growth of Granite Transformations, which posted $258 million turnover for 2004-2005, under chief executive Colin Mackenzie, are presented. The company ranks eighth among fastest growing Australian franchises.
Publication Name: Business Review Weekly
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0727-758X
Year: 2006
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