Balfour Beatty gains despite tough year for construction

Infrastructure firm Balfour Beatty saw a drop in profits in its construction division in 2011 offset by gains in professional and support services.

Infrastructure firm Balfour Beatty saw a drop in profits in its construction division in 2011 offset by gains in professional and support services.

Total group revenues rose 3% in 2011 to £11.035bn with underlying profits from continuing operations gaining 2% to hit £331m. Pre-tax profits came in at £334m, 9% ahead of 2010.

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