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£1bn for local roads in transport funding shake-up
Local authority roads to be funded from vehicle excise duty
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L&Q carries out extra checks after Grenfell
Reviews being carried out on housing group’s blocks of six storeys or more
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General election hits McCarthy & Stone sales
Retirement house builder McCarthy Stone has said sales have slowed recently because of uncertainties following the general election. In a trading update, the firm said: “Underlying trading conditions remained stable during the period with some slowing of sales momentum experienced in recent weeks due to the uncertainty created ...
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Persimmon bullish about prospects
House builder says industry took general election ‘in its stride’
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Government launches infrastructure body to bid for projects abroad
Organization will be co-chaired by international trade minister Greg Hands and Wates chairman James Wates
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Designs to be unveiled for Brent Cross revamp
Argent Related will reveal proposals for the first new homes on the site
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Three hospitals fails fire safety checks
Combustible cladding found at King’s College, North Middlesex and Sheffield Children’s Hospitals
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Grenfell gives impression standards used to ‘play the system’, says Farmer
Farmer Review author says tragedy has thrown the spotlight on industry regulations
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Construction industry sees slower growth on back of political and economic uncertainty
Latest Markit/CIPS survey saw firm’s report a lack of new work to replace completed projects and delayed deicsion making by clients
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Government 'too focused on affordable housing', says Cala Homes
Addressing the shortage of four and five bedroom family homes should be prioritised, says housebuilder
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St Modwen in positive mood, despite profit slip
Chief executive Mark Allen said resilience was “broad-based”, with residential activity, commercial development and asset management initiatives making “meaningful profit contributions”
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Government signals £2.3bn infrastructure boost for new housing
Funding will also be available to help build new schools, healthcare centres and digital infrastructure
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Brexit worries see V&A architect eye Paris office
Amanda Levete fears losing staff because of uncertainties about EU workforce’s UK status
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South Yorkshire tram scheme budget spirals out of control, NAO finds
Carillion job delayed by two and a half years
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Costs rising on Hinkley, reports EDF
Developer EDF has said the cost of building Hinkley Point C has risen by £1.5bn
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Marco's death in Grenfell fire 'leaves huge void in our lives'
The boss of Marco Gottardi, one of the Italian architects believed to have died in the Grenfell Tower fire, has paid tribute to the “massive contribution” he made in his short time at the practice. The 27-year-old’s death has left a huge void in their personal and professional lives, said ...
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‘Major cracks’ found on south London tower blocks
Arup hired to carry out ‘detailed investigations’ into damage, says Southwark council