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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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CommentA long, hard look
The Grenfell Tower tragedy has put social housing in the spotlight - and while the government certainly has urgent questions to answer, the construction industry should also be looking to its own policies and standards
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CommentDevolution has empowered the North
The North will drive its own growth regardless of what happens in Westminster
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好色先生TVKier鈥檚 拢412m project wins lift it to top of contractor leagues
Firm racks up 551 projects over the year, pushing Balfour into second place
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FeaturesHow Brexit got personal
The focus of Brexit so far has been the possible impact on construction鈥檚 growing skills shortage. But how is the UK鈥檚 vote to leave affecting the EU nationals themselves and what can employers do to ensure that they stay?
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Features鈥楶rojects won鈥檛 be delivered鈥�
With the industry dependent on EU workers, major restrictions on immigration as part of a 鈥榟ard Brexit鈥� could be disastrous
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CommentMore homes: A mountain to climb
Market uncertainy caused by the hung parliament could derail government鈥檚 plans to tackle the housing crisis
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CommentSocial housing must embrace modular
Housing associations can make savings and get more control over supply by adopting modular
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FeaturesExecutive pay: Scrutiny on the bounty
Last month鈥檚 shareholder rebellion at Balfour Beatty鈥檚 AGM shows investors are now more willing to challenge large pay packets for the industry鈥檚 executives
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CommentElection reaction: Clients abhor uncertainty
A hung parliament means uncertainty - both political and economic, which is likely to hamper clients鈥� spending decisions
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好色先生TVProjects worth 拢275m push Hill to top of contractor tables
Contracts with Peabody Trust put firm at top of civils and non-civils leagues but Kier heads yearly work won
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好色先生TVSkanska names new UK building boss
Appointment is one of five announced by new CEO Gregor Craig
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好色先生TVTraining UK workers will be Brexit plus, says Berkeley boss
Rob Perrins also takes a swipe at the apprenticeship levy
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CommentForging stronger chains
The UK construction industry must become leaner, fitter and more integrated to survive. Will the new government act as a catalyst for this after the election?
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Shareholders revolt over Balfour's exec pay changes
Plans to raise CEO bonus to 150% of basic salary go through, despite investor opposition
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FeaturesHousebuilders' ground rent "scandal"
Government has now said it will crack down on 鈥榙oubling鈥� leasehold ground rents, earlier in the year 好色先生TV investigated this controversial industry practice
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好色先生TVGalliford Try buys Southern housebuilder Drew Smith
Deal will open up the south of England, says companmy boss
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CommentCould the Uber-effect hit construction?
The Uber app has brought dynamic pricing to taxi rides, it鈥檚 possible the supply of construction labour could be disrupted in a similar way
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好色先生TVKeller sells problem wine warehouse
Ground engineering contractor makes profit after 拢62m sale