All Government policy articles – Page 4
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NewsGovernment needs to help industry achieve new net zero targets, experts warn
Technologies and plans need to be supported and funded, groups add
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NewsShadow housing minister floats Kingspan public sector ban in wake of Grenfell
Irish insulation giant has been shaken by revelations during the inquiry into 2017 fire
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NewsMPs launch inquiry into making construction ‘net zero ready’
Call for evidence wants views on everything from materials to whole-life carbon impact of buidlings
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NewsCLC unveils industry to-do list for 2021
Leading recovery from covid and improving construction’s reputation among group’s top priorities
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NewsMPs vote down proposal to fund fire safety works
House of Commons rejected the Lords amendment to the Fire Safety Bill
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NewsCovid forces CITB to shelve plans to sell off college network
Buyers reluctant to part with cash as uncertainty caused by pandemic drags on
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NewsGreen Homes Grant had ‘devastating consequences’ for construction sector, MPs say
Environmental audit committee calls on government to launch national retrofit strategy
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NewsGovernment launches consultations in non-residential net zero push
BEIS looking for views on performance-based rating framework for large commercial and industrial buildings
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NewsGovernment asks CLC to keep tabs on materials shortages
Timber and tiles among those products where demand is outstripping supply
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CommentBudget 2021: Striking a delicate balance to deliver recovery and transformation
A mix of policy initiatives and fiscal stimulus is just what construction needs, says Keith Waller
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NewsBudget 2021 summary: What it means for construction
Take a look at some of the key policy announcements for the sector
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NewsReview of Parliament refurbishment plan delayed again
Announced last May, review had been due to be published last autumn
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NewsHelp to Buy extension welcomed
Housing ministry confirms homebuyers given extra two months to complete deals under initiative
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NewsUnrealistically low bids for public sector jobs will raise red flags, top government official says
BEIS director says unrealistic prices for jobs will be thrown out
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NewsBrexit and lockdown send architects’ confidence tumbling
Biggest slump in optimism among practices across northern England
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NewsJenrick set to announce £5bn cladding fund
Press reports say housing secretary also considering £2bn developer levy
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NewsConstruction frameworks come under scrutiny from independent review
Cabinet Office appoints lawyer to establish 'gold standard' for public sector work as part of Construction Playbook reforms
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NewsGovernment unveils first 50 schools in £1bn rebuilding programme
Projects expected to start on site this autumn