Offsite agenda is key to the growth of regional economies

By Bill McElroy 2019-12-23T06:00:00

After a tumultuous year, it’s important that this attention to the industry strategy and its offsite agenda is sustained by the new government

The recent announcement of £38.2m of funding for local authorities to invest in modern methods of construction (MMC) was a welcome jolt of action for our industry. Amid so much political uncertainty, 2019 was shaping up to be a “lost year” for construction. The sense of optimism that surrounded a refreshed government Construction Strategy and the Construction Sector Deal 12 months ago has slowly waned. Yet with this funding comes signs of growing momentum around a government off-site programme and a renewed backing for a modernised construction industry – in policy, and not just ambition.

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