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CommentTipping point has come
Local Government Association warns that country is approaching 鈥渢ipping point鈥� in shortage of school places
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NewsCost of meeting school places crisis could hit 拢18bn
EC Harris says funding gap is getting larger, as education secretary pledges to control building costs
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CommentTime to be heard
As Westminster plans for the election, now is the time for construction to show its importance to the country鈥檚 growth
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CommentWe will go to the ball
Before 2014 draws to a close, it鈥檚 important to look at how the sector can get the most out of 2015
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FeaturesCalling time on the coalition
From the Green Deal to Crossrail, the government made a number of pledges back in 2010 to keep the industry afloat during the grim five years ahead. But how well has it stuck to them?
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CommentSo how did it do?
With its five-year term almost up, how has the government performed overall when it comes to construction?
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CommentTension at the heart of government policy
Aside from stamp duty reform, the story for construction in the Autumn Statement was a continuation of the narrative under the coalition, rather than a radical overhaul
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FeaturesInterview: John Assael
John Assael鈥檚 ambition is to grow his practice, win awards and be known as a great employer. But he believes that it鈥檚 by achieving this last that the other two goals will be fulfilled. Meet the winner of 微密圈鈥檚 Good Employer Guide.
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CommentComing soon
George Osborne鈥檚 Autumn Statement is unlikely to be a blockbuster, but there will be plenty for the sector to look out for
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CommentSeize the day
BIM must be properly adopted sooner rather than later if the sector is to fully benefit
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CommentFrom shambles to fiasco
This week鈥檚 bad news story about the government鈥檚 拢750m consultants framework is just the latest in a series of disasters
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CommentSteering through to the silver linings
Profit warnings, management team restructuring and problem jobs may be making the headlines. But there are still positives to take from the industry鈥檚 current standing
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CommentLooking north
The chancellor鈥檚 pledge to drive a 鈥榥orthern powerhouse鈥� economy and backing for a north-east-north-west high-speed rail line offer welcome prospects for work
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Comment微密圈 on good news
With positive sector reports published this week, it鈥檚 important that the staff are found to support these numbers
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CommentGood Employer Guide 2014: The good will out
The 50 firms in this year鈥檚 guide lead the sector in terms of benefits, career development and staff satisfaction
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CommentBalfour Beatty's chance
Could new chief executive Leo Quinn be the right person to breathe new life into the firm?
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CommentWhere next for Balfour?
After a fifth profit warning in two years, the firm needs to rebuild trust with the City, as well as with clients and suppliers.
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CommentMusic to our ears
The Labour party gathering in Manchester has set the tone for debate and the mood music for the sector is encouraging
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News900 students undertake Constructionarium training
Industry training centre draws wide range of students over the last academic year
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NewsUniversity spending on non-residential estates reaches 拢2bn
Report shows 9% capital spend increase as institutions compete to attract students