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NewsIndustry growth reliant on infrastructure, warns CITB
Steady expansion reliant on major programmes such as HS2 and Hinkley going ahead as planned
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CommentScientific thinking
The UK’s world-class science facilities and thriving community are vital to the construction industry and the economy as a whole, writes Eugene Sayers, so it is important that the sector is supported through the changes Brexit brings
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FeaturesA question of priorities
The government’s flagship programme to regenerate the schools estate has just seen the start of its second phase. Ike Ijeh assesses what the Priority School Building Programme has offered pupils and the construction industry so far
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CommentHousing white paper: Strategy needs delivery
The housing white paper represents a big policy shift and contains some bold ideas, but it is just a set of principles until it is delivered
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NewsLondon to suffer as offices sector weakens, Mace says
Firm’s consultancy arm is forecasting tender price growth in 2017 before a ‘tough’ 2018
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CommentHousing white paper: Rental failure
The housing white paper gave a boost to build to rent but the government could have gone further
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CommentApprenticeship policy will distort the market
The IFS’ blistering critique of the government’s apprentice policy holds some uncomfortable truths for construction. There is increased competition for younger employees but little real incentive to invest in high-level skills training
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NewsCouncils to get powers to seize 'stalled' housing sites
Housing minister Gavin Barwell says government will entice new entrants into the housing market
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NewsMinisters lay out plans to fix 'broken' housing market
Councils to get powers to pressure housebuilders and a change in approach for starter homes
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NewsLendlease in line for £2bn Haringey developer role
North London council wants to build 5,000 homes in borough
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NewsLondon's controversial Mount Pleasant site up for sale
Royal Mail seeks buyer for site with planning for scheme by AHMM, Allies Morrison, Feilden Clegg Bradley and Wilkinson Eyre
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NewsZaha Hadid painting displayed in Trump protest
New York museum displays canvas as one of seven by artists from banned countries
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NewsBellway ups land investment on positive outlook
Housebuilder also ups completions and order book
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NewsQuintain opens door to new builders as it begins big PRS push
Wembley Park developer is accelerating development of the 85-acre scheme
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NewsArt Deco power station shot scoops Art of Building prize
Public was asked to choose between 16 shortlisted entries spanning the globe
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FeaturesWhat to specify: Education
There’s lots to learn this week about the new products for schools and universities, from hard landscaping for a primary school to Portakabin modules and floor screed
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NewsU+I gets green light for £100m Maidstone resi scheme
The site of a former paper mill will be turned into 310 new homes
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NewsZaha Hadid numbers hit by overseas slowdown
Accounts first set to be published since architect died last March
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FeaturesLead times: October - December 2016
Lead times have changed for only two packages - the lowest level of change recorded in the last decade. But many packages are reporting difficulty in getting qualified or experienced staff, reports Brian Moone of Mace
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NewsSkanska UK profit dips again but grabs market share
Contractor margin slides to 2.1% but revenue hits £1.7bn