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NewsStrategic review to see Countryside focus on partnerships business only
Unwanted private housing schemes will be sold or built out
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CommentFight discrimination by focusing on the individual
Improving equality, diversity and inclusion requires more than words and policies. Personal support and offers of help are every bit as important, says Sadie Morgan
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NewsMaking buildings net zero could cost £400bn, OBR warns
New report said total cost of hitting 2050 emissions target could be over £1.4tn across whole economy
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NewsWates boss warns on materials as economists say price hikes threaten fragile margins
Latest data says subcontractors jacking up prices to meet extra costs with some warning industry heading for bubble-burst
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NewsMinister discloses HS2 staff are picking up an average of £60k a year
Number of people employed by railway approaching 1,600
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NewsCLC calls on government to fix shortage of hauliers
Group’s co-chair warned dwindling number of HGV drivers now risk delaying projects
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NewsVistry warns on materials costs after ‘strong’ first half
Housebuilder maintains raised profit expectations and says build cost inflation being outpaced by growing house prices
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NewsO’Rourke and Mace in push to reduce amount of carbon used in pre-cast concrete
Pair looking at initiatives to get emissions down during production process
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NewsBooming market set to lift Redrow’s numbers
Margins and turnover up substantially, housebuilder says
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NewsRIBA attacks Building Safety Bill for ‘not fully addressing’ industry’s shortcomings
Fractured nature of construction threatens to undermine good intentions, architects group adds
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NewsIn pictures: AL_A unveils ‘woodland oasis’ Maggie’s centre
Design inspired by the nearby New Forest
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NewsExpect details on competency framework in coming months, industry lead on topic says
Graham Watts says the statutory guidance and tools will support industry initiatives
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CommentLet’s not overlook what is good in the Building Safety Bill
Campaigners for leaserholders will understandably try to amend the bill but even so it represents a complete overhaul of the regulatory regime for buildings
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FeaturesPeter Baker: meet the man who must ensure no repeat of Grenfell
As the Building Safety Bill is announced, we republish our interview with the new chief inspector of buildings who is overseeing the new building safety regulator
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CommentEssential law: Liquidated damages, part four
Continuing our series on the basics of construction law, Chris Hadnutt considers whether liquidated damages clauses survive termination of contract
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NewsFears raised over £1bn cost to industry of new building safety system
Cost of regulation could affect scheme viability as impact assessment shows burden on industry in first three years
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NewsOutput growth hits 1997 high but materials and labour worries cloud industry optimism
Warning over pressure on costs and margins as booming housebuilding and commercial markets fan increase in workloads
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NewsBuilding Safety Bill is ‘industry’s opportunity to embrace far-reaching change’
Legislation plans regulator for buildings over 18m, new homes ombudsman and tougher regulatory framework for construction products
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NewsFocus on office schemes outside of London, economist warns commercial specialists
Changing working habits could see greater opportunities in the regions, according to Glenigan forecast
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NewsKeltbray appoints new rail boss to replace Barhale-bound incumbent
Former Network Rail director Neil Thompson replacing Martin Brown who heads off to civils specialist this autumn