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CommentTension at the heart of government policy
Aside from stamp duty reform, the story for construction in the Autumn Statement was a continuation of the narrative under the coalition, rather than a radical overhaul
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NewsCall to suspend work if Miller Construction pays late
Rudi Klein says subcontractors hit by delayed payments resulting from Galliford Try’s takeover of Miller should put work on hold
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NewsStamp duty reform to give housing market £800m boost
Chancellor’s reform of ‘slab’ system draws praise but green builders bemoan ‘missed opportunity’
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FeaturesThe Class of 2014: Three months on
Back in September we introduced you to our Class of 2014: 14 young recruits embarking on their careers in construction. Three months later, we ask them how they’re getting on - and if the industry is living up to their expectations
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NewsGreen light for Derwent flats on Savile Row
Stanton Williams-designed scheme will replace Derwent’s own offices
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NewsMan dies after wall collapse at London building site
The man was thought to be a construction worker and in his 30s, according to the police
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NewsLakesmere to reclad London 2012 media centre
Facade and roofing specialist Lakesmere wins £13m contract on Olympic Park
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CommentWarm words and hot air on devolution
George Osborne’s plans for a “northern powerhouse” left me wondering whether to laugh or cry
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CommentStamp duty reform stole the show ...
… but radical plans for infrastructure for the North of England were sadly lacking
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CommentThe chancellor’s statement was no game-changer
The Autumn Statement didn’t give construction a great deal, of more interest is the National Infrastructure Plan announced earlier this week
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CommentThe local roads network has lost out
Today’s pledges of investment in strategic roads are welcome, but the cut to local authority funding risks creating a two tier roads system
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News
Green light for rail link to unlock Bellway Barking scheme
Chancellor agrees £55m loan seen as key to success of huge east London regeneration scheme
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NewsLend Lease wins consent for second phase of £1.5bn regeneration scheme
Construction work due to start next year on second stage of mammoth Elephant Castle regeneration plan
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NewsGovernment to review umbrella companies' tax reliefs
Action could be taken to crackdown on umbrella companies by next year’s Budget
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NewsLack of details on 'northern powerhouse' plan slammed
Autumn statement contains no new powers for councils or transport cash
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NewsOsborne unveils boost for employers of apprentices
Chancellor sets out plan to reduce the tax on apprenticeships
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NewsOsborne overhauls stamp duty to boost housing market
Chancellor puts housing at the heart of his Autumn Statement
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NewsAutumn Statement: LIVE coverage
Live blog of all the developments in today’s set piece announcement
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NewsAutumn Statement reaction: full round-up
A full round-up of industry reaction to today’s Autumn Statement announcement
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NewsSecond council backs Heatherwick's garden bridge
Opponents accuse Westminster council of ‘hypocrisy’