Katie Barker
Katie is features editor at Construction News.
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- 0203 033 2747
- Email:
- katie.barker@emap.com
Stories
What does globalisation mean for construction? Subscription
Globalisation is shrinking the world but will the industry seize opportunities or be left behind? Autodesk and CN brought leading lights together to discuss innovation, technology and the internet of things.
FM: Changing clients and emerging sectors boost providersVideoSubscription
Expectations of FM providers are shifting as the sector bids farewell to the downturn and clients re-evaluate their requirements. With an election looming and M&A continuing, where will the strongest growth be?
Scaffolding: Firms equipped for upturn but confidence and support vitalVideoSubscription
As the market recovers, the scaffolding sector must urgently address skills shortages exacerbated by the recession.
Profit margins remain under pressure for contractorsSubscription
Analysis of the CN100 contractors’ profit margins shows the industry is still feeling the effects of five years of downturn.
Increased demand for QS roles as confidence returnsSubscription
As the market has improved in the past year, cost consultants, project managers and quantity surveyors have been able to take advantage of the increase in work across the UK.
What part will you play?VideoSubscription
Construction News is proud to be a partner to Born to Build, a new social media campaign launched by the UKCG to encourage more young people to consider a career in construction.
8 tips for dealing with insolvencySubscription
An insolvency in the supply chain can pose a threat to any project - here are some top tips for dealing with it if it ever happens.
Maintain the chain: dealing with insolvency in the supply chainSubscription
Insolvency in the supply chain is a contractor’s worst nightmare. So what indicators should you be looking for and how can you tackle the problems that arise if the worst should happen?
History at height: Chester Cathedral project takes visitors to the skiesSubscription
Restoration specialist William Anelay carried out a range of work at height at Chester Cathedral to prepare the building for a new visitor experience from above.
Europe's largest temporary roof structure descends on zoology museumSubscription
Kier, Connect Scaffolding and Layher have joined forces to develop an immense solution for refurbishing the Museum of Zoology in Cambridge.
