In June 2007, French newspaper Le Figaro reported that between 1990 and 2006, family-owned corporations in France had outperformed the CAC40 benchmark French stock market index, with returns of 639% over the time period compared to returns of 292% for the CAC40 for the same time. Other studies in countries such as Germany, Italy and even the UK and US where prevalence of family-owned firms is much lower, have also made similar claims. What benefits and drawbacks can you identify in firms that are family-owned compared to those where ownership and management are separated (Burnham, 1941; Coase 1937; Chandler, 1977? What implications does this have for the share price maximisation view of the firm that is dominant in the US and UK? March 2, 2015 Read More »
The Constructionarium is a hands-on construction experience for students and young professionals. It is where students following civil engineering or building courses learn practically to build bridges with industry – their future employers. The basic model consists of a “triangle” formed by a university, contractor and consultant working in partnership to deliver a new learning experience, which combines the academic perspective with those of the design professional and practical site delivery March 2, 2015 Read More »
Constructionarium is held at its permanent site at the National Construction College, which is part of Construction Skills, the Sector Skills Council for Construction, at Bircham Newton, King’s Lynn, Norfolk PE31 6RH. The college is a former air base and is able to provide accommodation, meals and welfare/recreation facilities at the Training Centre site. With the help a grant from the East of England Development Agency, the site has been upgraded and maintained. March 2, 2015 Read More »
Construction Project: Based on the Constructionarium Field Trip 22nd- 27th March 2015 Bircham Newton, Norfolk March 2, 2015 Read More »
Amias (Candesartan) – an Angiotensin receptor antagonist used to treat high blood pressure March 2, 2015 Read More »
