All Construction Business: Strategy, Risk and Regulations articles – Page 10
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CommentLocal strengths, national growth: the case for place-led growth in the UK
We’ve got to start now. And if we get tied up in bureaucracy, we won’t build anything, writes John Rayson, director northern transformation programme, AtkinsRéalis
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NewsTurner & Townsend takes share in Danish offshore specialist
Combined team will be run by Jumbo Consulting’s existing management
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NewsRelated Argent appoints former Cushman & Wakefield boss as strategic advisor
Move comes as tie-up between Argent and sister firm is formally confirmed
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CommentWe’re a nation of NEETs. Something must be done
The UK has one of the worst productivity rates in Europe and we need to get more people working. Who will take ownership of this national tragedy, asks Richard Steer
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NewsSwedish firm’s deal to buy Birmingham ventilation company triggers watchdog concern
CMA gives pair until end of this week ‘to offer solutions’ to resolve worries
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Features‘Construction seems to have fallen down the food chain’ – Scape’s Mark Robinson on what the government must change
As the public sector-owned procurement specialist launches its Charter for Change, its chief executive tells Daniel Gayne how the next government can do more to promote the construction sector
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NewsConstruction still accounts for more insolvencies than any other sector
Latest official figures show industry remains under pressure from high interest rates
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CommentEssential law: Termination, part four
As part of our essential law series, Patricia Nathan-Amissah and Mark Barley consider whether you can terminate under common law and under the contract simultaneously
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NewsSupply chain fragility takes over from material prices as biggest threat to contractors, RLB finds
New research shows 87% of firms are now most worried about vulnerability of suppliers
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Features‘Government flip-flopping on climate has cost us work’: Ramboll’s Philippa Spence on what she wants from UK politicians
The UK managing director talks to Tom Lowe about the impact that government dithering over net zero policy has had on her firm and the industry as a whole over the past five years
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CommentWas Angela Rayner right to buy?
The shadow levelling-up secretary has taken flak for exercising her right to buy, but Labour has a long history of dalliance with the concept of selling council homes, writes Ben Flatman
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CommentConstructing the Gold Standard for public sector frameworks – has anything changed?
David Mosey on how the new breed of contracts are rising to meet the challenges to transform industry performance.
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NewsTurnover at McGee jumps by nearly half
Demolition firm posts income of £122m for last year with profit up by nearly 90%
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NewsGrenfell Tower final report delayed again
Publication now expected after next anniversary of 2017 fire
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NewsPolice making construction ‘impossible’ with haulage restrictions, says NFB
Body calls on government to intervene
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NewsLondon Fire Brigade cautiously welcomes second staircase guidance
But group says focus should not just be on the number of staircases
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NewsHomes England should ‘take more risk’ and lead on more schemes, says review
Report endorses role of housing body but recommends offloading Help-to-Buy and building safety responsibilities
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FeaturesIn an age of regulatory change, can precast concrete columns and precast staircases revolutionise the construction sector?
Lee Cowen, managing director of Milbank Concrete Products, explores how innovations in precast concrete columns and stairs are transforming how the construction industry operates
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NewsConstruction returns to growth despite lingering concerns over margins
Improving economic conditions see output increase after six month lull, according to latest PMI data
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NewsWinners announced for £1.6bn healthcare decarbonisation framework
Four year scheme will enable range of installation services and fabric upgrades