People Moves

‘An easy sell’ – How Anwyl’s MD poached top housing talent

Mathew Anwyl MD housing

Regional expansion isn’t easy, but luring senior figures from leading firms can prove decisive. Anwyl’s MD explains how his firm does it as the housebuilder-contractor sets ambitious targets.

Graham Dalton: ‘I want to make DIO easier to do business with’

Graham Dalton chief executive Defence Infrastructure Organisation DIO 3

Defence Infrastructure Organisation chief executive Graham Dalton talks to CN about how the client wants to become easier to work with and what it wants from new contractors.

Making of a role model: Bechtel’s Ailie MacAdam

Ailie MacAdam global rail sector lead Bechtel 6

The construction giant’s global rail sector lead on her remarkable engineering journey and why the tide may finally be turning for industry equality.

Ray O’Rourke: ‘I see a change in our industry’

Ray O'Rourke 2014 3

Exclusive: Despite a first loss in 15 years as Laing O’Rourke, its founder and CEO is far from down and out. In a rare interview, Ray O’Rourke reveals to Construction News his long-term vision for the industry and why the time is right to pave the way for his successor.

Spie CEO on becoming tier one: ‘I hate being a subcontractor’

James Thoden van Velzen CEO Spie

Engineering specialist Spie has evolved from a specialist to a main contractor in just five years. CEO James Thoden van Velzen tells Construction News how the firm did it.

Building a contender: How McGoff is squaring up to tier ones

Dave McGoff, executive director, McGoff Group

Turning a regional family business into an SME that can compete with tier ones is more than many companies can handle. Executive director Dave McGoff reveals how his firm is taking on the challenge.