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Will the £400m a year investment for flood defence promised by the government be enough to prevent future flooding in the UK? Vote here
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That the UK needs greater flood defences is a no-brainer. Getting a level of co-ordination between government departments and local authorities to make it happen is the challenge
Philip Dilley echoes comments of EA deputy chief executive and calls for “complete rethink” on flood resilience
Chair Philip Dilley tells Building flood could herald a “completely new experience” and that investment will be re-examined
The incoming prime minister’s devolution pitch chimes with construction’s priorities, but his first months in office will show whether regional growth can move from speech to delivery, writes Chloe McCulloch
Accurate data monitoring in real time not only increases industry efficiency and productivity but can change user behaviour and reassure the public that new development is beneficial, writes George Williams at Stantec
Getting more young people through the door is only half the battle. The bigger challenge for construction is creating the support and sense of purpose that persuades them to build a long-term career, says Tanguy Guerer
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