Steelwork specialist Billington delivers record first-half

Constructional steelwork contractor Billington is forecasting full-year profits will exceed expectations after reporting record revenue and strong profits in the first six months of the year.
Mark Smith, chief executive officer of Billington, said the growth spurt had been facilitated by an overseas recruitment programme to find skilled staff.
Around 37 overseas staff, equivalent to 10% of the total staff, have joined in the initial phase of the recruitment plan.
Smith said the new recruits have