Project delays dull Van Elle first-half results

Project delays on the rail and high-rise building sectors took the shine off piling specialist Van Elle’s first-half results to October 2024.
Revenue slipped back 4% to £65m and pre-tax profit fell to £1.9m from £2.5m previously.
Despite the macroeconomic backdrop and challenging market conditions chief executive Mark Cutler said there were signs of improvement in the housing market and energy and water sectors.
He added that several delayed projects in London and th