All CLC articles – Page 3
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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
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NewsMaterial prices rise 4.5% in July
Costs for all sectors up more than 20% on last year, BEIS says
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NewsYear-long delay to new product testing regime still not enough, industry tells government
Trade groups welcome decision to push back introduction by 12 months but say same capacity and technical know-how issues remain
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NewsCLC begins plan to help industry monitor equality and diversity improvements
Initiative due to come into force at end of next year
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NewsCLC tells government to relax covid-19 self isolation rules as industry buckles under soaring absences
Industry leaders warn absences are threatening the viability of some firms
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NewsCritical construction workers could be exempt from self-isolating
Government to send letters to key individuals as ‘pingdemic’ escalates
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NewsSmaller developers could have to delay jobs because of ongoing material shortages, CLC warns
Delays of bagged cement expected to remain until the end of the year
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NewsFace masks should still be used on sites after restrictions ease, CLC says
Statement comes amid confusion over government’s guidance on easing covid-19 restrictions
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NewsCLC tells industry to channel can-do spirit of dealing with covid to overcome materials and labour shortages
Boss Andy Mitchell flags worries firms will be tempted to call in the lawyers rather than work together
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NewsAtkins and Cast among new net zero carbon champions
Firms join Mace, Multiplex and Laing O’Rourke on CLC initiative
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NewsGovernment ‘coming round’ to extending transition period for new post-Brexit certification system
Officials ‘not aware of the complexity’ of switching over to new UKCA marking system
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NewsGovernment and industry ‘never more joined up’ over new skills plan, Mace boss says
CLC launched initiative in March with more details due later this year
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NewsCLC floats rationing materials as shortages worsen
Firms need to fairly share supplies to avoid smaller firms being hit the most, group warns
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NewsCLC wants industry’s views on tracking net zero progress
Findings will inform criteria for judging firms’ carbon cutting efforts
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NewsThousands of job losses predicted over next three months, CLC warns
Developers anticipate biggest cuts with construction workforce expected to shrink by 1.3% overall
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NewsMace, Laing O’Rourke and T&T named net zero carbon champions
CLC reveals list that includes Arcadis, RLB and Multiplex - and invites others to sign up
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NewsCLC issues further warning on escalating materials shortages
Timber supplies not expected to improve this year