New Atkins boss plans radical reorganisation
Article Abstract:
The author examines WS Atkins' new chief executive Robin Southwell's plan to restructure the construction consulting company's current focus on three areas to 15 operating businesses. Southwell's reorganisation will create a concentration on key markets, including education, defense, and health as opposed to the company's current focus on three fields of expertise.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 2001
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
Six in line for Sainsbury's prime contracts
Article Abstract:
The author presents the planning of the United Kingdom's biggest commerical client, J. Sainsbury, on selecting a contractor from about 20 for a strategic alliance, as opposed to the firm's past use of construction management contracts. The article examines regulations of the new alliance system and Sainsbury's selection process.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 2001
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
The Trilliumaire
Article Abstract:
Real estate broker Manish Chande feels his future success will depend on long-term relationships with contractors, suppliers and clients. Chande recently sold his company Trillium for 330 million pounds sterling and looks forward to the possibilities of a partnership with Land Securities.
Publication Name: Building
Subject: Construction and materials industries
ISSN: 0007-3318
Year: 2000
User Contributions:
Comment about this article or add new information about this topic:
- Abstracts: Office Depot adds speech recognition. Dell offers Internet access to consumers. Survey: banks reduced mail volume
- Abstracts: Reversing the prejudices, perceptions of MH industry. April housing starts down. A brand new paradigm for the 21st Century
- Abstracts: Pitney Bowes uses BroadVision software. Job site for techies adds skill tests. GirlGeeks to webcast from Techies Day
- Abstracts: Screensaver doubles as DM tool to aid organ research. Minute Maid juices product launch with sweepstakes. CNN offers Web tool to advertisers
- Abstracts: New losses prompt a warning from OMC. Inventory buildup raises a red flag for some sectors. Chris-Craft sale is welcome news to some