Surely a small tax on the major users of Crossrail - the banks - would adequately fill the foreseen funding gap (building.co.uk, 28 May)
After all did not the banks have a small part to play in the country’s economic woes?
Richard Day

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Surely a small tax on the major users of Crossrail - the banks - would adequately fill the foreseen funding gap (building.co.uk, 28 May)
After all did not the banks have a small part to play in the country’s economic woes?
Richard Day
2026-08-04T09:16:00Z
Ground engineer says market conditions “challenging” in UK
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With grand vision and little detail, Andy Burnham last week made his pitch for prime minister. Daniel Gayne picks through his Manchester speech for clues about what the Makerfield MP will actually do when he gets the keys to Number 10
2026-05-15T06:00:00Z By Steve James and Simon Rawlinson
Renewed interest in PPP for government-funded projects highlights the critical role that private capital plays in the creation and operation of the UK’s infrastructure
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The latest chatter around the industry
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As projects become more complex, cost managers must be given the tools and skills to deliver strategic value, not just to control price, writes Stephanie Marshall
2026-09-17T06:00:00Z
Construction consultants are reporting tangible returns from AI investment. The firms that pull ahead will be those that can show not just efficiency gains, but better services, stronger oversight and clearer value for clients
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