All Government Construction Summit articles – Page 5
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NewsFurther delays hit £600m government framework
Firms voice anger at proposed reverse auction as GPS framework tender is delayed until November
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NewsOsborne eyes equity model for social homes
Government considers funding affordable housing by taking equity stakes in new-build social homes as part of spending review
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NewsCBI calls for tripling of overseas construction trade
Lobby group calls for measures in industrial strategy, including global growth targets and increased R D spend
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FeaturesSpending Round: Who's for cake?
What will George Osborne portion out to construction in his Spending Round?
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NewsCall for major reform of social housing funding
Report finds serious problems with affordable rent system in advance of government spending review
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NewsGovernment slammed over Part L delay
Industry figures says uncertainty is bad for growth and risks undermining zero-carbon homes agenda
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NewsSmall builders frozen out of public sector work
Survey by the Federation of Master Builders finds many SMEs do not know where to find public sector contracts
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NewsIndustry and MPs gather at summer reception
Attendees at Building’s terrace reception at the Houses of Parliament heard speeches from Nick Raynsford and Peter Hansford
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FeaturesWhere's the money?
Ahead of the spending review later this month, Building looks at the prospects for investment in construction
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FeaturesVince Cable delivers message to construction industry
The government recognises how vital construction is and is taking measures to boost it, says Vince Cable
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FeaturesCaptains of industry
This year construction is higher up the political agenda than ever, with calls for fresh investment. The government has responded and is shortly expected to unveil its Industrial Strategy for Construction
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FeaturesThe industry has had its say ...
Five hundred people responded to our questionnaire in the run-up to the Government Construction Summit next month. Here’s a flavour of what they said …
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NewsMPs 'miss opportunity' to speed green investment
Parliament votes against amendment to the Energy Bill designed to drive green energy infrastructure work
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NewsLabour calls for £10bn housing boost
Shadow chancellor says short-term rise in borrowing to fund £10bn investment in housebuilding would boost economic growth
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NewsGovernment cuts £1.7bn in costs from major projects
Figures show £1.7bn saved from major projects as part of an efficiency drive that realised £10bn in savings across Whitehall last year
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NewsGovernment cuts held back construction growth
Trade union report argues drop in government spending on capital projects has stunted economic growth
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NewsUK most attractive for infrastructure investment
But report warns government austerity remains a “signficant barrier
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NewsGovernment to lobby Brussels on carbon emissions target
UK government backs ambitious target to reduce EU carbon emissions by 50% by 2030
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NewsOsborne agrees next wave of spending cuts
Chancellor says spending review cuts in seven departments have not come from capital budgets and will help government to spend more on infrastructure projects
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NewsGovernment doubles renewable heat subsidies
Renewable Heat Premium Payment increases to help boost industry while another government scheme is delayed