News ‘Traumatic and brutal’: ISG staff on contractor’s collapse Former ISG employees have criticised the contractor’s communications prior to its demise on 20 September.
Opinion After ISG’s demise, what now for construction? Gleeds global chair Richard Steer FCIOB looks for positives during a difficult period for the built environment.
News Spike in contract awards shows impact of ISG collapse yet to come, analyst says A recent large spike in contract awards suggests that the negative effects of ISG collapse are still to come, construction analyst Barbour ABI said.
Legal Five considerations for subcontractors worried by ISG’s collapse Subcontractors indirectly affected by ISG’s fallout might be concerned about the potential impact on their businsess. Alex Mosson and Adam Kitchin share five considerations to be taken into account to minimise risks.
News ISG collapse: not enough funds to pay subcontractors, say administrators ISG’s administrators EY have told subcontractors they don’t expect “there will be any funds available” to pay for the money they are owed.
People ‘We were left alone’: how ISG’s collapse is affecting pregnant staff Two workers who were about to go on maternity leave when ISG went under speak to CIOB People about how the fallout has turned their lives and careers upside down
News ISG subcontractors in MoJ projects unable to retrieve tools for over a week Subcontractors working across ISG’s Ministry of Justice live projects have been unable to retrieve their tools from the day ISG went into administration until today.
News Government publishes advice for staff and contractors impacted by ISG collapse The Insolvency Service has published online advice for ISG’s employees, suppliers and contractors affected by the company’s fallout.
News ISG collapse impact ‘far worse’ than initial estimates Industry analyst Glenigan has said its data shows the impact of ISG’s collapse is “far worse” than initial figures suggested.
News ‘Suppliers will feel hugely betrayed’: trade body warns over ISG fallout BESA has said that ISG’s collapse is “just the latest” in a series of company administrations that “had been undermining UK supply chains in recent years”.
News Ex-ISG chief joins fit-out contractor Structure Tone Former ISG chief executive Matt Blowers has been appointed joint managing director at fit-out company Structure Tone London.
News ‘Parallels with Carillion crisis’: industry reacts to ISG collapse ISG’s collapse on Friday left around 2,200 workers unemployed and projects paralysed across the country. However, the ripple effect will impact many more people, as hundreds of subcontractors and the supply chain face uncertainty after this dramatic development.
News ISG collapses leaving thousands unemployed Around 2,200 workers have been made redundant and operations have stopped in all projects after ISG collapsed into administration on Friday.
Technical How ISG restored the pride of Penzance The Grade I-listed Penzance Market House is undergoing a vital roof restoration, courtesy of ISG. Will Mann reports from the far west of Cornwall.
People Job spotlight: group director of marketing and communications, ISG ISG’s Sophie Brewitt discusses how she has climbed the corporate ladder and overcome persistent self-doubt
Technical ISG goes to great lengths on sustainability The recently completed new-build Knaresborough Leisure and Wellness Centre is setting the standard for sustainable leisure projects.
People MoJ pilot scheme supports future construction leaders A new secondment scheme is helping to grow emerging talent through the Alliance 4 New Prisons
News Zoe Price appointed new ISG chief executive ISG has appointed Zoe Price as its CEO, following the departure of Matt Blowers after two years in the role.
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