An unexpected Spanish acquisition
Language: English Series: Building ; 271(8418) 17 February 2006, 24-25(2)Publication details: 2006Subject(s): Summary: Reports on Spanish construction company Ferrovial's intention to purchase the British Airports Authority (BAA), which is one of the biggest construction clients in the country. The company already has major interests in UK infrastructure projects, including a two-thirds stake in Tube Lines, which runs a substantial part of the London Underground. Ferrovial is not seeking to purchase a construction company, as it wishes to concentrate on being a service provider. Doubts have been expressed however as to whether the company has the expertise to succeed in this role.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | L132587 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 132587-1001 |
Reports on Spanish construction company Ferrovial's intention to purchase the British Airports Authority (BAA), which is one of the biggest construction clients in the country. The company already has major interests in UK infrastructure projects, including a two-thirds stake in Tube Lines, which runs a substantial part of the London Underground. Ferrovial is not seeking to purchase a construction company, as it wishes to concentrate on being a service provider. Doubts have been expressed however as to whether the company has the expertise to succeed in this role.