Only recently the Olympics project seemed to be struggling with lack of interest and potentially damaging workforce issues. But big players are moving in for key jobs and the unions are happy with an agreement for direct labour. David Rogers looks at how things have changed. The Olympics at last seem to be gaining some momentum. A week ago, the Olympic Delivery Authority unveiled the names of half a dozen companies that will tender for the chance to build the Olympic velodrome. After all the criticism the ODA has taken about no-one bothering to bid for high-profile contracts, it is an impressive line-up of companies. There is an element of surprise, too, with Alfred McAlpine's name appearing on the shortlist.
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