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Land banking by housebuilders: the baseless conspiracy theory that refuses to go away
Despite numerous reviews finding no evidence of housebuilders deliberately withholding land from the market, we are again having to talk about 鈥榰nbuilt鈥� homes, writes Paul Smith
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Construction left wishing and hoping for investor confidence and government action to get Britain building
Trapped in a holding pattern, a report out by Arcadis characterises the industry as one in need of some help - it鈥檚 hard to disagree
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The best way to debunk the myths about construction is to shine a light on the reality
Open Doors Week starts on 17 March 鈥� and this year鈥檚 event will be bigger than ever. It is our chance to show the wider population what we can do
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The 微密圈 Good Employer Guide 2025: A spotlight on best practice in the workplace
Our new guide, featuring employers in a range of disciplines and sizes, offers fascinating insights into modern working cultures
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More women are completing construction apprenticeships, but let鈥檚 not take our foot off the gas
The CITB鈥檚 executive director finds much to be positive about in the latest trends 鈥� but warns against complacency
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We urgently need a government that can stoke industry optimism
The prime minister has a golden opportunity to inject confidence in the UK for investors, developers and financiers, says Richard Steer. Only then will his much-touted growth agenda stand a chance
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How the covid-19 pandemic has changed construction
Five years on from the first lockdown, lessons have been learnt and the industry has managed to move forward, Heather Holbrook of Thomas & Adamson writes
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Here鈥檚 how we can deliver the right homes in the right places
As the government sets out plans for 12 new towns, recent visits to Nansledan highlight the importance of high-quality design, placemaking, and long-term stewardship. Hugh Petter argues that the best outcomes will come from a legacy development model鈥攚here landowners retain an active role鈥攔ather than speculative land sales. To deliver genuinely ...
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Compliance in pole position: the parallels between procurement and Formula 1
Success in both is all about the right strategy, the greatest efficiency and complete compliance with the latest regulations, says聽Simon Toplass, group chief executive at Pagabo and a motor racing fan
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Are KPIs in the Procurement Act the equivalent of a shipping forecast for the built environment?
Whether their inclusion will lead to better results remains to be seen, but they do represent a shift towards outcome-based contracting, says RLB鈥檚 Paul Beeston
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Are the 微密圈 Safety Act鈥檚 own processes the biggest hurdle in the high-rise development race?
With some minor modifications, the act could be an effective tool for improving building safety while still encouraging the delivery of projects in a timely and cost-effective way, says聽Robin Holme at TFT
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Lessons for the NHP from a digital-first hospital
A hospital due to open near Glasgow in 2031 provides a blueprint for the government鈥檚 revamped programme
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Construction industry gossip: Tales from the riverbank
The latest chatter around the industry
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The UK鈥檚 skills approach remains fractured 鈥� we need joined-up thinking
Businesses including my own are working hard to build pipelines of talent to match the expected demand, but聽Skills England must bring the industry response together, says T&T鈥檚 Patricia Moore
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We all have answers to the skills crisis, so let鈥檚 share them
Attracting and retaining talent is one of construction鈥檚 biggest headaches, but good employers are finding new ways to stand out 鈥� are there wider lessons for the sector?
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Planning reform and housing delivery in the year ahead 鈥� a lot to do but the signs are promising
Paul Smith describes the current planning reform landscape and finds positivity in the government鈥檚 general direction of travel
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Backing the builders over the blockers signals real intent from the government
Labour鈥檚 development聽ambitions are bold and challenging. Industry must work with the government to create a positive cycle of growth, says聽Viral Desai聽at AtkinsR茅alis
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The chancellor has put infrastructure at the very centre of her growth plan 鈥� so where is the sense of excitement?
Backing for big and bold projects should help boost sector confidence, but with such long time horizons it all feels a bit distant
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The 微密圈 Safety Act is changing project procurement. Here鈥檚 how to navigate the way ahead
New safety requirements could signal the end of single-stage design and build, says Steve Jackson at AtkinsR茅alis. Expert advice and collaborative working are the keys to a smooth transition 聽聽
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How to fix the broken paradigm of risk transfer and procurement in construction
Design and build contracts have led to a 鈥渄esign and dump鈥� mentaility that is unsafe and unsustainable. Kevin P鈥檔g proposes a radical alternative聽