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CommentWhen it comes to building affordable homes, Dutch courage is called for
hile political initiative and leadership for affordable housing is more reliable and convincing in the Netherlands than it has been in the UK, we need a bit of Dutch courage to tackle Britain’s housing crisis head-on, says Martin Bellinger
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CommentTime’s up on 100% time bars
Why do time bar provisions strike down all of a claim, not part of it? Standard forms should allow a less extreme option
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NewsTelford Homes on the hunt for build-to-rent investor
Investor partnership the “most productive way of delivering increased [BTR] development” says housebuilder
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NewsWinners named for £300m modular secondary schools framework
All five shortlisted bidders won a spot on the framework’s most valuable lot
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NewsInfrastructure output stagnant for past decade, says procurement specialist
Analysis also reveals regional divide
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NewsGalliford Try set to turn former hospital into homes
Work involves building 350 homes at Bristol site
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CommentReaching new heights with MMC
Modern methods of construction are seen as the silver bullet for the housing crisis, but we need change through the whole supply chain to deliver real results, says Mace’s Mark Reynolds
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NewsModern methods ‘could make UK £40bn a year’, says Mace
Report predicts using MMC will prove profitable as urban populations rise worldwide and demand grows in UK
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CommentComputers take over the courtroom
Technology in the legal world has opened up a host of opportunities. Rebecca Shorter looks at new ways of making the most of digital evidence in construction cases and the risks to be aware of when there is such a vast amount of data at your fingertips
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CommentThe UK has a critical shortage of homes suitable for retirement
There are around 720,000 homes suitable for retirement in the UK - according to research conducted last year - but these properties can only accommodate seven per cent of the elderly population in the UK
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NewsProfit falls at Skanska UK for second year running
Firm blames series of loss-making jobs for slump
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CommentThought for tomorrow: The role of design in infrastructure
We ask readers to share their visions of the construction industry in 25 years’ time
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NewsWhat's the Story? Interserve running late on Berwick Street job
Job on road made famous by Oasis album behind schedule
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NewsProcurement overhaul could save £15bn a year, new report reveals
Lack of cohesive approach is costing industry billions, according to Construction Leadership Council
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NewsWestminster approves 750 home development
Scheme by Arup will be built next door to Chelsea Barracks scheme
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NewsHousing association launches £2.4bn fire safety framework
Initiative will be made available to public bodies across England and Wales
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NewsCity's third tallest tower gets green light
The 56-storey tower at 100 Leadenhall is known as Cheesegrater 2