21st Sept 2023

Leighton More discusses construction’s financial climate

Sir Robert McAlpine's Chief Financial Officer, Leighton More is a guest on the second episode of the First Site podcast, hosted by Construction News, to discuss #CN100 and construction's financial climate.

Coinciding with Construction News’ latest annual CN100 index of top-performing UK contractors, this latest podcast episode of First Site focuses on financial and economic issues facing small, medium and large firms.

Construction News Deputy Editor Ben Vogel is joined by Max Jones, a Director in Lloyds Bank’s Infrastructure and Construction team and Leighton More, Chief Financial Officer at Sir Robert McAlpine.

Listen to the episode on Construction News’ website here.

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