Interserve battles through 2011

Support services and construction group Interserve managed to increase profit despite tough conditions in construction markets in 2011.

Support services and construction group Interserve managed to increase profit despite tough conditions in construction markets in 2011.

Gross revenue, which includes the company's share of associates and joint ventures, rose 0.2% to £2,430m in 2011 from £3,215m the year before. Consolidated revenue eased, however, to £1,847.5m from £1,872.0m in 2010, and was a little shy of market consensus forecasts of £1,852.5m.

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