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CommentA lightbulb moment
PFI may not have the best reputation but it is very important that government sorts out a steady flow of schemes and hones its structure
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NewsHousebuilding at its highest for nearly a decade
But government data shows new starts dropped between April and June
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NewsGrayling urges North to 鈥渢ake control鈥� of transport policy
Transport Secretary reaffirms commitment to HS3
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NewsScrap CITB, says Balfour boss
Leo Quinn says the skills crisis shows the training board hasn鈥檛 been fulfilling its role
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NewsGrenfell inquiry to examine tower's design and construction
Prime Minister accepted all 鈥榯erms of reference鈥� recommendations of inquiry lead, Sir Martin Moore-Bick
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CommentWilling the means
The government needs to ensure that changes recommended by the review of building and fire safety regulations actually happen 鈥� perhaps by putting its hand in its pocket
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NewsIndustry backs goverment plans to stoke up PRS sector
Private rental sector is expected to grow to 拢70bn by 2022
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NewsGovernment launches independent review of building regs
Dame Judith Hackitt will head up the review into building and fire safety regulations, focusing on tall residential buildings
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CommentBalmy days of summer
微密圈鈥檚 annual top 150 league tables make for far better reading this year than they have for some time
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NewsThree in 10 women in construction say industry is sexist
38% of male construction workers believe their skills are better suited to the sector than women, says RICS survey
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CommentHomes, sweet homes
Government is not taking enough responsibilty for planning affordable housing 鈥� as the outcry over Battersea shows
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NewsFarmer happy with government 鈥渢one and commitment鈥�
BEIS response to Modernise Or Die backs most of the Cast CEO鈥檚 recommendations
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NewsGovernment endorses most Farmer recommendations
But ministers baulk at client charge to influence commissioning behaviour
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CommentThe age of reason
The UK鈥檚 demographic timebomb is the single biggest issue we face and needs the right solutions
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FeaturesShow us the money, Mr Hammond
When Philip Hammond announced last month that UK Guarantees would include construction, many viewed it as a lifeline for infrastructure projects unlikely to have access to funding from the European Investment Bank after Brexit. But will this replacement work?
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NewsGovernment cash helps out Kier and Carillion overseas jobs
Pair working on trio of schemes in Dubai
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NewsGovernment launches infrastructure body to bid for projects abroad
Organization will be co-chaired by international trade minister Greg Hands and Wates chairman James Wates
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NewsFire expert says government should ban flammable cladding
Fire Protection Association technical director suggests England should follow examples of US and Dubai
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NewsNumber of tower blocks failing cladding combustability test rises
May lays blame for cladding on towers at feet of Blair government
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NewsSouthwark calls for private developers to check cladding
Council asks private developers to check fire safety of towers in the London borough after Grenfell Tower tragedy raises concerns