All Government policy articles – Page 29
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NewsGovernment was a poor payer, former Carillion boss tells MPs
Richard Howson says departments often gave firm incorrect information about the scope of work required
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NewsProcurement overhaul could save £15bn a year, new report reveals
Lack of cohesive approach is costing industry billions, according to Construction Leadership Council
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NewsInfrastructure commission lays out spending plan for next three decades
Plans will cost government almost £180bn by 2050
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NewsBrexit poses threat to major projects, says infrastructure authority
Brexit-related projects are taking focus from major infrastructure jobs
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NewsPlymouth housing authority appoints contractor for cladding work
Exeter firm Mi-Space is set to replace composite cladding on three towers
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NewsArmitt group sets out infrastructure ambition
National Infrastructure Commission wants £43bn spent on public transport
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NewsJust 1% of housebuilders think government housing targets are achievable
Housebuilders cast further doubt on government housing policy as ministerial turnstile continues, according to Knight Frank research
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NewsMore turmoil for housing brief as Raab is moved after just six months
Prime minister set to appoint third minister for homes since June last year
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NewsGovernment ‘ineffectiveness’ pushed Carillion toward collapse, say MPs
Government’s attitude to outsourcing led to contractor’s risky public sector jobs, said Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
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NewsIndustry must respond to Brexit skills challenge, says CITB
Training body says industry needs to start planning for skills void
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NewsConstruction facing a skills 'Brexodus', says new T&T report
Two years after the EU referendum the sector is facing a skills shortage watershed
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NewsCrossrail facing ‘significant issues’, says Infrastructure and Projects Authority
The project is facing cost or schedule overruns if problems are not addressed, according to infrastructure authority
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NewsGovernment announces £500m smart motorway spending
Four schemes will start within the next 18 months
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NewsIndustry welcomes sector deal but says swift action is still needed
Leaders say deal is a good start but industry needs to start transforming quickly
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NewsDelayed £420m construction Sector Deal unveiled
The deal, which was originally due out in January, has been published
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NewsHomes England to flog 1,000ha of land for development
The housing agency has a pipeline of more than 200 sites for sale across the next year
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NewsHS2 to carry out prep work for Midland Main Line electrification
Government asks that electrification of a 25km stretch of Midland Main Line be included within the next hybrid bill for HS2.
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NewsCITB starts search for new head office
Training body will consolidate 11 sites around the UK into one central office
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NewsFew MPs have read Dame Judith Hackitt’s report, claims housing minister
Hackitt’s review of building regulations was comissioned by the government in the wake of Grenfell
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NewsConsultants call on government for Brexit clarity
Aecom, Arup, RIBA and JLL among signatories on letter to the Prime Minister Theresa May