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Procurement guidelines for steel have been introduced for all major government contracts to allow UK firms to compete
The SSI steelworks in Redcar turns off its coke ovens and blast furnace
Firm’s revenue rises to £24.5m, while profit doubles to £1.7m on back of strong demand
For all its rhetoric, the government’s changes set out in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill are far from revolutionary. Instead, they focus on streamlining the planning and approvals process within the existing regime, says Alex Dillistone
The proposed legislative shift will present both opportunities and challenges in delivering large-scale infrastructure projects. The industry must understand – and embrace – the changes, says Lance Gudger of O’Brien Contractors
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