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City steps up pressure

Series: Building ; 266(1) 5 January 2001, 15(1)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Summary: The imminent mergers at Beazer and Bryant and Wimpey and McLean which promise savings of £20m and £15m respectively, have prompted further city pressure for construction companies to link up or go private. Investors are keen for consolidation in the industry, with fewer, larger construction companies. Table.

The imminent mergers at Beazer and Bryant and Wimpey and McLean which promise savings of £20m and £15m respectively, have prompted further city pressure for construction companies to link up or go private. Investors are keen for consolidation in the industry, with fewer, larger construction companies. Table.