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CommentNow Reform UK are serious contenders, should the built environment despair or rejoice?
A government led by Nigel Farage would probably move faster on planning than its predecessors, but he may well find reality is harder to control than rhetoric, writes Richard Steer
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In partnershipBuilding Systems Thinking: Our water and wastewater systems need replumbing
Public and media discontent over hosepipe bans and storm overflows is understandable. But the UK does not have drinking water and sewage problems so much as a rainwater management problem, says Matt Wheeldon
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NewsSigns that Gateway 2 approvals process is beginning to speed up, HG Construction says
But resi specialist says teething problems remain while turnover stayed flat last year because of ‘predicted delays’ in getting regulatory green lights
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NewsHS2 admits it got its numbers wrong as Birmingham train depot let at more than three times original £250m budget
Revised price tag of £856m means cost of Washwood Heath scheme has gone up by nearly 250%
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SponsoredThe skills challenge isn’t about attraction but absorption
Many of those who train to join the AEC industry in professional and technical roles fail to find jobs. The Construction Skills Mission Board, supported by the Built Environment Futures Assembly, is spearheading efforts to improve this. By Andrew Mylius
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NewsL&Q sees drop in completions as it increases spend on existing stock
Housing association giant posts lowest figures for more than a decade
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NewsRidge continues acquisition spree with takeover of transport specialist
Consultant has taken over five firms since private equity took stake three years ago
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NewsGateway 2 hold-ups expected to drag turnover down in 2026 after record income last year, McAleer & Rushe says
Contractor warns issue continues to be problem as firm books £12.5m repairs provision in latest accounts
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FeaturesHow the Iran war is impacting construction and development
Joey Gardiner studies the numbers and asks how much damage has already been done to UK construction – and, talk of truces and ceasefires notwithstanding – how bad things could still get?
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