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CommentGeorge: It鈥檚 time to show confidence in construction, not use it as a political prop
Here鈥檚 a graph (below) that probably illustrates as well as you can the economic plight we face.
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CommentA hi-viz low-impact 鈥渂udget鈥� for construction
Who鈥檚 been advising the Government on construction?
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CommentAutumn statement at a glance
The key points for construction, including a list of the infrastructure projects confirmed today
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CommentDetails of Osborne's bold infrastructure plan unclear
Success of the chancellor鈥檚 infrastructure plan hinges on the involvement of pension funds, which is unclear
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CommentGeorge's announcements welcome but drop in spending remains
The government is taking investment in the built environment seriously but plans lack substance
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CommentLiability for CITB levy: CITB vs Beacon Roofing
In this case, the meaning of the contract and context were taken into account rather than the reasons for entering the contract
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CommentCan George fill the funding gap for construction? The short answer is no and the long answer is no
Large sums will be promised in the autumn statement but it won鈥檛 be any where near enough
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CommentHow realistic are the chancellor's infrastructure plans?
What the National Infrastructure Plan will mean for construction
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CommentThe economy: Bleak midwinter
Christmas is approaching, and not in a good way. In fact, says Richard Steer, it just reminds us of the wretched state of Europe鈥檚 finances and how we need China to come to our rescue
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CommentFinally, some action
It鈥檚 a big week for the Green Deal but don鈥檛 forget about the little guy
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CommentJob applications speed dating style
Applying for a job online can be a complex and terrifying experience
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CommentWhat to look for in the Autumn Statement
Expect downward forecasts, infrastructure plans and a grand rehash of existing policy
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CommentMy digital life: Jack Pringle
This partner likes the classics: Nina Simone, Jags and the telephone
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CommentHansom: Poor show
Nul points all round this week as contractors fail to integrate as instructed, a government minister offends his audience and the McLaren racing team boss takes a pop at the Olympic venues
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Inbox: Eco living
This week, we hear from one firm about its green legacy, while other readers comment on the flawed planning process and the politics of sustainability
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CommentThe real problem raised by the Homes and Communities Agency affordable homes figures
Bad news or not, the HCA needs a greater level of transparency about its figures
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CommentLooks like a good deal for housebuilders, but only time will tell
One the surface the return of 95% mortgages on new build homes is good for housebuilders
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Comment好色先生TV buys a pint 鈥� for Cyril Sweett鈥檚 technical and financial due diligence team
Just in time for Movember a fake moustache makes an appearance at 好色先生TV buys a pint
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CommentRICS construction survey adds to grim news for the industry
A fifth of surveyors saw workloads fall in the third quarter
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CommentThe Housing Strategy: Was that it?
The government鈥檚 new strategy won鈥檛 deliver us from housing market purgatory and could serve to bump up house prices for new-build