Company News Roundup: 8 July 2014

Persimmon's HY revenues jump 33%

Persimmon has posted a 33 per cent increase in its revenues to £1.2bn for the first six months of the year.

Sweett hails UK recovery as order book grows

Sweett Group has hailed a powerful recovery in the UK as it reported an 11 per cent increase in turnover and a record order book worth £109m.

Costain reveals record £3.2bn order book

Costain's forward order book has hit £3.2bn with just under £1bn of work secured for this year, according to its latest trading update.

GAP Group buys 5,500 items of plant and equipment from Kier

Kier has divested of more than 5,500 items of plant and equipment to GAP Group, whom it has appointed as preferred supplier for hire.

GAP has taken ownership of the equipment and under the terms of the deal will be given the opportunity for extended hire arrangements on the contracts already involved with the purchase.

Company Page: Kier