All CLC articles – Page 2
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NewsWar’s impact ‘only beginning to be felt’ in UK construction, says CLC
Metals and electrical goods seeing double-digit rises, group adds
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NewsCLC issues guidance note for firms dealing with impact of Ukraine war
Invasion has sent cost of materials and fuel bills soaring
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NewsUkraine crisis set to add to inflation woes, CLC warns
But mild winter sees higher than average levels of construction
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NewsConstruction Playbook set to be updated, BEIS official confirms
Updates include clarifications and new policy updates
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NewsTesting sector in limbo as government fails to clarify new certification rules
BBA chief ‘very concerned’ by approaching deadline for UK-only testing regime
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NewsGovernment still not set date for meeting with industry leaders over certification concerns
Ministers told four months ago testing issues could halt construction of 150,000 homes next year
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NewsIndustry can’t ‘rest on laurels’ over net zero and building safety, government tells firms
Minister outlines construction’s priorities for the year ahead
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FeaturesConstruction faces new certification crisis
Lack of testing facilities means industry may not have time to prepare for the introduction of the UKCA mark in less than a year
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NewsBusiness secretary still to meet CLC over mounting products testing crisis
Government yet to respond to group’s warning on new certification rules
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NewsMaterials woes not over despite easing pressure, CLC warns
Concerns remain around shipping, bricks and roof tiles
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NewsOmicron ‘likely’ to lead to fresh material shortages, CLC warns
Group’s latest materials update flags risk of new covid variant on production into next year
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NewsSlow progress on new product testing regime could delay more than 150,000 homes, CLC warns
Group calls for urgent meeting with business secretary Kwasi Kwarteng as concerns grow over UKCA mark deadline
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NewsIndustry’s progress on net zero ‘feels different’ to previous efforts, CLC boss says
Andy Mitchell led CLC’s event on construction day at COP26
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NewsFaithful & Gould appointed by CIC to net zero role
Consultant to give advice on how firms can hit targets
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CommentBuilding at COP26: the view from Glasgow, part 3
Tom Lowe has been covering the vital final days of the climate crisis conference. Here’s his final despatch
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NewsCLC announces panel for key COP26 conference event
Keltbray and Travis Perkins chiefs to lead debate on how industry can reach net zero
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CommentNet zero is a huge challenge – and a massive opportunity
Retrofitting the nation’s homes will require one of the largest industrial efforts this country has attempted in peacetime. Are we ready, asks Hannah Vickers
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NewsMaterial prices continue to surge as regional firms meet for emergency summit
Structural steel prices rose by more than 10% in August
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NewsMaterials shortages eased in August, CLC says
But several key materials remain in short supply, update warns