Kier Group

Kier Group expects to complete its shedding of around 1,200 staff by the end of June and is “reviewing further cost optimisation opportunities”, the firm said today.

Kier Regional Building Scotland’s Lisa Gray outlines her route into construction and reveals how her History of Art degree is being put to use as a bid co-ordinator. My childhood dreams were all about being on stage. From pantomimes to amateur theatre groups to exams, I loved every minute, but

Kier Construction has been reinstated to the Prompt Payment Code just two months after being suspended for failing to pay suppliers on time. Five Kier companies were removed from the Code for failing to uphold to its best practice for payment standards to end the culture of late payment and to pay 9

Kier Group has announced the appointment of chartered accountant Matthew Lester as chairman with effect from 1 January 2020. Philip Cox announced in September he will stand down as chairman and from the board as the construction and infrastructure services company reported a “disappointing fin

Kier has announced the appointment of Gary Wintersgill as its new managing director to lead its Regional Building activities in Scotland and the North East. Gary has extensive experience in construction and manufacturing, having previously served as managing director of Kier Regional Building’

Claudio Veritiero has left Kier with immediate effect, just over a year from his promotion to chief operating officer. Promoted to the role last August, Mr Veritiero was charged with leading the ‘Future Proofing Kier’ cost-saving programme.

Five Kier companies and Seddon Construction are among 20 firms to have been suspended from the Prompt Payment Code for failing to pay suppliers on time.

Site manager Robbie Hunter talks about the opportunities the industry presents and his route to a flourishing career having progressed through the graduate scheme at Kier. Like many children, I liked playing with Lego and creating my own buildings, but it wasn’t until I started watching Grand

Kier Regional Building Scotland has presented mental health charity the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH) with a cheque for over £1,900 at the charity’s office in Glasgow. Gwen Blair of Kier with Kris Kelly of SAMH

hub West Scotland and its supply chain partners have come together to provide Lamont City Farm with a much-needed refurbishment following the successful transformation of the Harestanes Community Centre in Kirkintilloch. (from left) Iain Marley, hub West Scotland CEO, Yvonne Elliot, Lamont Farm mana

Construction and infrastructure services company Kier Group has reported a "disappointing financial performance" after a "difficult year". The firm saw revenue fall slightly to £4.5 billion in the year ending 30 June 2019, with its operating profit margin down to 2.8% from 4.1% in the previous

Kier Regional Building Scotland is celebrating after being awarded an industry-leading ‘Gold Award’ for health and safety by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) at a ceremony in Glasgow yesterday. The RoSPA award scheme is the largest and longest-running of its kind

Kier Regional Building Scotland has moved on-site with its £21.5 million redevelopment of the Citizens Theatre in Glasgow. The contractor joined First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, leader of Glasgow City Council, Susan Aitken and April Chamberlain, chair of Citizens Theatre, to officially mark the

Mechanical and electrical contract Taylor and Fraser has started its work on the Wolfson Building at the University of Strathclyde for Kier. The overall project investment by the University is circa £15.5 million with the mechanical and electrical (M&E) works being around £3.8m.

Kier Group named its next chief financial officer today as the contractor said its turnover for the 2019 financial year is anticipated to be approximately £100 million lower than the year before.