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At less than an £8m cap it's just looking very cheap versus forecast performance IMO (fwd PE 3.4 for 2015). Especially given the exciting potential they have in the isiteportal cloud software platform.

So ... positive news from the UAE JV, the HUB (isite) picking up a major SA banking customer. First round of pref shares redeemed. Pretax of over £3m forecast for FY15. Still capped at under £7.5m on a fwd PE of 3.1. http://www.digitallook.com/cgi-bin/dlmedia/security.cgi?username=&ac=&csi=201246

yes, lots of buying today

Shan ... check out the forecasts for 2014 and 2015. http://www.digitallook.com/cgi-bin/dlmedia/security.cgi?username=&ac=&csi=201246 It'll be the outlook statement in the results that's of most interest. We may also see an RNS or two about framework renewals in the coming weeks.

Two bits of news driving the rise yesterday. Firstly confirnation of the first tranche of pref share redemptions. And secondly, this: http://www.stylesandwood-group.co.uk/hub-south-africa/ Integrated property services and project delivery specialist Styles&Wood has now launched a major new estates and facilities management system with one of South Africa’s largest banks. Working alongside representatives from the Bank, the team have implemented The Hub – a fully integrated, cloud based, web portal created in house by Styles&Wood’s specialist Building Intelligence team iSite. The HUB draws together disparate sources of property and facilities information to provide the Bank with a single and comprehensive view of their estate, facilities, projects, workspaces and leases, giving their facilities team real-time data and forecasts on the health of the estate. Tony Lenehan, CEO at Styles&Wood said: “The Hub is currently the only system capable of bringing together the vast array of internal and externally provided data on property and facilities into a single strategic asset management tool.” “This agreement sees us form a long-term partnership with a major overseas client and provides an ideal platform for growth in new emerging markets like South Africa." --- If you're not familiar with STY's isite software platform, you certainly should be. Www.isiteportal.co.uk

... this morning, and first trade paying well over offer for not that many shares.

http://www.constructionenquirer.com/2014/01/13/construction-rebound-to-be-stronger-than-forecast/

My target price to slice is back at the placing price of 25p. Forward PE is still under 5 (based on FY2015 estimates) at 20p per share. And at 20p per share the mcap would still be just £12.5m. I think getting past the first pref redemption date, and the much improved forecasts have improved confidence that the pref redemption schedule can be met from cash generation. Looking forward to the next few days ahead!

Has anyone checked out the forecasts here for 2015. Those pref share redemptions everyone is so fearful about look comfortable given the earnings forecasts. http://www.digitallook.com/cgi-bin/dlmedia/security.cgi?username=&ac=&csi=201246

Well done CRAW.

Indeed ... I imagine those buys were placed first thing... just took an age to be filled and the MMs needed the 2x50k sells through to complete the order. That's my reading of the day's trading at least. All the best here Schlepper. Should have some news on pref redemption tomorrow or on 2nd Jan.

A couple of late reported buys at over ask (9.95p). The volume for the day was actually the best we've seen for more than a couple of months. Breakout confirmed? Hoping for some positive news to come from here.

Looks well set. Happy Xmas all holders.

looks like a breakout ...tough to buy in any kind of size right now.

... with the general sentiment. Steady performance. Encouraging outlook statement though. And looks cheap given that if the full year results match the half year performance it's a sub 5 PE ratio.

... looks interesting, that small tick up could be construed as a break from the overhead downtrend. Watching with interest to see where STY goes from here.

Fair comment. My post was meant to be in jest. It's important to set profit targets to sell, and I'm always struggling to have a big enough stake in the shares I'm in without selling elsewhere. It's particularly tricky right now as there are a few contenders I have my eye on. I've had to sell some CRAW to build elsewhere, despite believing the share will trade higher still. All the best with everything. on the subject of NTBR, I personally don't think trading will need to surpass last year's underlying performance (pre exceptionals) to justify the current share price. I enjoy debating results and i'm looking forward to discussing the numbers in due course. Wishing you well.

Knigel, you are a "one" sometimes. In and out like a yoyo ;-) When I was buying around 20p or so, you mentioned they had already had their rise. Well I did try to say they looked exceedingly cheap. Let's hope for a positive (or at least ok) results statement with debt reducing further. All the best ... did you get any STY yet?

Lemmink ... to me there are some UK construction companies out there at very cheap valuations. Ones that are yet to recover in shareprice despite surviving the worst that the recession had to throw. If one believes in a more sustained UK construction recovery, then this and a few others could be stellar performers. All just IMO. I don't understand the negativity surrounding STY ... therein (in my opinion) lies the opportunity. No advice intended etc.

Are you making profit here having bought in lower? If so, well done. A profit isn't a profit till banked. And dripping them in is the best way with illiquid shares. I'm still a buyer, and encouraged that we continue to see demand exceed supply. All the best ...