Latest CLC news
‘We must be honest with ourselves’: Mace boss says industry needs further improvement as firms brace for Grenfell Inquiry report
Construction Leadership Council co-chair Mark Reynolds said significant improvement has been made since deadly 2017 blaze but it “isn’t enough”
CLC publishes golden thread guidance for higher-risk buildings
Initiative was key recommedation of Hackitt report
Hackitt’s golden thread guidance on digitalisation being ignored by most product manufacturers, CLC report finds
More than 90% of product manufacturers do not see digitalisation as a ‘major concern’
CLC calls on parties to commit to favouring planning approval on smaller sites
Body also demands long-term planning and investment in skills
Access to the policymakers: Mark Reynolds on the CLC’s strategy for influence
As the CLC publishes its latest bi-annual report, Carl Brown speaks to Mark Reynolds about the group’s achievements to date and future plans
Product availability pressures ease as demand for materials falls
Red Sea disruption yet to have a material impact
Boosting productivity could deliver £45bn extra value to industry, says CLC
Body sets out three key areas of focus for sector
Construction groups launch coalition to tackle diversity issue
Group has received CLC backing
CLC to hold crisis talks on RAAC schools today
Trade bodies to discuss how industry can respond to need for repairs in schools and other public buildings
Industry benefits from construction minister’s broad role, says Ghani
Minister for industry and economic security spoke at launch of CLC zero diesel strategy
Inflation remains ‘number one issue’ for firms, says CLC
But group reports improving prices picture
New arrivals at CLC as group rejigs to focus on four priorities
Travis Perkins and HS2 bosses among new team as organisation tackles challenges such as productivity, safety and net zero
Product availability improves as slow start to year softens demand
Supply of gas boilers and M&E products remains a challenge
Growing concern about supply of environmental products, warns CLC
Product supply generally improving, according to latest availability update
Construction firms sweat on Shapps’ CE mark decision with rival department to have final say on move
Business secretary said yesterday existing mark will stay in place until 2025 but approval for industry rests with DLUHC
Weak demand sees inflation moderate and product availability improve
Shortages persist for electrotechnical products, says CLC
CLC tells London contractors to ‘operate respectfully’ ahead of Queen’s funeral
Firms advised to minimise freigh movements and stagger start times as capital set for transport gridlock
Volatile energy prices set to disrupt winter product supply, says CLC
Transport issues also affecting supply of some imported goods
Inflation over 20% for construction products and materials, says CLC
Latest statement reports increasingly good product availability
Mace boss becomes new CLC co-chair
Mark Reynolds takes up position today