All Election focus articles
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New government must take opportunity to ‘turn new page’ for infrastructure, says CECA
Trade body sets out priorities for first 100 days
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Comment
Will Labour’s apprenticeship reforms really solve the skills crisis?
The next government must provide tangible support for employers, educational institutions and apprentices if construction is to play its full part in driving economic growth, says Nicola Hodkinson
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Labour to make major housing announcements ‘within a fortnight’ of winning the election
Starmer pledges to push on with housebuilding “from day one” as it targets 1.5m homes
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What we need now is good governance
With the general election looming, it is worth reflecting on what is required to deliver the best outcomes within our industry, writes Paul Beeston of RLB
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Ask not what the next government can do for construction
Construction must up its game and be a true partner to the next administration, says Paul Ruddick of Reds10
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With healthcare in the election spotlight, industry collaboration is key
A review of healthcare estates and buildings, and a more holistic look at how new hospitals are built can ensure the NHS meets the demands of the next government, says Daniel Easthope at Mace
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Features
‘There’s been a lack of consistency, and you need consistency to deliver’ – What the outgoing CIOB president wants from the next government
Sandi Rhys Jones is clear where the Conservatives went wrong in their dealings with the construction industry. So, with a general election looming and her term in office coming to an end, Nora Redmond asked the president of the Chartered Institute of Building what needs to happen next
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SNP calls for changes to Westminster’s fiscal rules to boost infrastructure investment
Party’s manifesto also calls for devolution of housing benefit to boost social housing delivery
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Election focus 2024: policy tracker
Building’s frequently-updated policy tracker will keep you up to speed on the latest pledges and announcements made by the parties in the run up to polling day
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Who’s who in Labour’s would-be cabinet
With Labour riding high in the polls, Daniel Gayne looks at who will be the major players in the party if it wins the keys to Number 10
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Farage’s Reform UK pledges to scrap IR35 and net zero targets
Reform party unveils policy platform of sweeping tax cuts as it woos disgruntled Conservative voters
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Labour criticised over omission of 40% affordable housing target from manifesto
Labour sources say target remains party policy
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Spend money on infrastructure, bosses tell party leaders
Open letter signed by Arup, Mace and Costain chiefs says next PM needs to work with industry more closely
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Warm welcome from industry for Labour’s ‘wealth creation’ manifesto
Planning reforms and focus on infrastructure upgrades roundly backed by experts
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Comment
Developers’ profit margins should not be dictating UK housing policy
The political parties may be promising to build more homes but it is improving the building standards of those homes that is key to tackling the UK’s housing, energy and fuel poverty crises
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Greens have understood scale of investment needed for retrofit, says UKGBC
But planning experts say party’s social housing plans are undeliverable
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Industry reacts to Conservative Party’s ‘unbalanced’ and ‘frustrating’ manifesto
Modest welcome for Help to Buy relaunch but Tories fail to impress with lack of planning reform
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Looking for signs of construction swinging to Labour
Many a construction boss is scathing about the Conservatives’ record in office, but that is not the same as embracing the alternative
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Sunak pledges to revive Help To Buy at Conservative manifesto launch
Party also pledges to get major infrastructure projects signed off within 12 months
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CLC calls on parties to commit to favouring planning approval on smaller sites
Body also demands long-term planning and investment in skills