Project & Company News Roundup: 30 June 2015

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26th June 2015

Olympic Stadium conversion costs rises above 拢272m

The cost of converting Stratford's Olympic Stadium into a multi-sport facility has risen to staggering 拢272m, the London Legacy Development Corporation has confirmed.

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Race for 拢120m Barking overground extension begins

Transport for London has fired the starting gun on the Barking Riverside overground extension, which could be worth up to 拢120m.

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Bam claims 拢90m Birmingham job

Bam Construct has won the contract for the 拢90m third phase of Ballymore's Snowhill development in Birmingham.

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Buckingham Palace in line for 拢150m overhaul

A preliminary report on the state of the Queen's London residence shows repairs and renovations costing up to 拢150 million will be need as part of a 10-year maintenance plan.

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Longcross goes into administration

Longcross Construction has become the latest big name firm to go into administration.

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Atkins closes in on 8% margin target

Consultant Atkins has seen a 6.6% dip in its pre-tax profits but has pushed its margins to 7.6% in the 12 months to 31 March, according to its annual results published today.

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