All Leader articles – Page 3
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CommentGive us the tools and we will finish the job
As the UK economy goes up a gear, there’s plenty of construction work – but where are the materials to do it with?
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CommentState of the market: Becalmed waters but no plain sailing
A surge in optimism is wonderful to see, but material price inflation could put a brake on construction’s rebound
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CommentOptimism makes a comeback
It has been a gruelling year of lockdowns, but positive signs for construction mean we can now dare to hope
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CommentNow is a critical moment to protect site workers
If construction sites are to stay open and help keep the economy afloat, then bosses must act to minimise the risks
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CommentOn the bright side: A vaccine and Joe Biden in one week
Now construction just needs investors to press ahead with projects and government to commit to long-term funding
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CommentIf there’s a second wave, we all get drenched
Construction bosses are considering how to get through one of the toughest winters they have ever faced
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CommentGlimmers of hope: A few reasons to be (almost) cheerful
Knocked down by the coronavirus, the industry is struggling back to its feet
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CommentThe Building Safety Bill – the urgency of now
The new legislation will change the industry for the better, and not a moment too soon
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CommentBuild, Build, Build: Big on rhetoric, but no new money yet
Today’s speech by the PM is a welcome shot in the arm for construction, but while he has sped up spending there is no new stimulus - and no mention of retrofitting homes
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CommentThe long and winding road to recovery
Construction firms want to understand the government’s lockdown exit strategy before they make meaningful plans for the future
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CommentBuilding the road to recovery after the coronavirus crisis
Construction is doing its bit to help the country in its hour of need. Building’s Proud to Help campaign places your efforts at the centre of our coverage
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CommentBusiness as usual? It’s anything but
Big name contractors are striving to keep sites open, the problem is not everyone agrees it is the right approach
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CommentShould construction sites be in lockdown or not?
Construction leaders left scrambling for clarity as strict new rules leave sites in limbo
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CommentEditor’s blog: Day 1 of self-isolation
Building’s Chloe McCulloch is self-isolating with her family for 14 days, here is her plan for how to stay sane
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CommentCoronavirus: This is the new normal
The situation we face was truly unimaginable just weeks ago - construction firms have to be quick to adapt
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CommentCoronavirus and construction: Brace yourselves
Lock-downs and quarantines may be the tip of the iceberg for construction
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CommentCoronavirus, construction and Cannes
Coronavirus looks set to scupper construction’s fragile recovery
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CommentPriti Patel’s plans and crucial EU site workers
Nul points for the home secretary’s clampdown on low-skilled immigration
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CommentHS2 and the Chinese: What now?
Building’s exclusive story about CRCC’s bid to build the railway has caught the nation’s attention – but UK contractors will be wondering what it all means for them