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NewsPersimmon bullish about prospects
House builder says industry took general election ‘in its stride’
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NewsGovernment 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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NewsDesigns to be unveiled for Brent Cross revamp
Argent Related will reveal proposals for the first new homes on the site
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NewsThree hospitals fails fire safety checks
Combustible cladding found at King’s College, North Middlesex and Sheffield Children’s Hospitals
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NewsGrenfell 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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CommentA long, hard look
The Grenfell Tower tragedy has put social housing in the spotlight - and while the government certainly has urgent questions to answer, the construction industry should also be looking to its own policies and standards
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FeaturesInfrastructure update: Smart vehicles
Connected and autonomous vehicles are expected to lead the next urban transport revolution - transforming urban mobility and the way roads are managed
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CommentThe government isn’t doing enough to prevent a mass exodus of EU workers
Brexit could be a spark for an exodus of EU construction workers and the government doesn’t seem to have a plan
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CommentLondon needs a housing reset
The private rental sector could help the government tackle the housing crisis in the capital
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NewsConstruction 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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NewsGovernment '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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NewsGovernment 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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NewsBrexit 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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FeaturesV&A extension: Culture shock
Amanda Levete’s £48m expansion of London’s V A connects the museum with the public realm through a superb porcelain-paved courtyard. But it’s the sheer immersive power of its vast subterranean exhibition hall that will make visitors stand and gawp
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NewsSouth Yorkshire tram scheme budget spirals out of control, NAO finds
Carillion job delayed by two and a half years
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CommentWhat does ‘The Fourth Industrial Revolution’ mean for real estate?
The world is experiencing technological advances which can improve efficiency and productivity