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CommentConclusive evidence clauses
A new ruling throws the use of conclusive evidence clauses into doubt
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FeaturesConstruction and immigration: How to make the points-based system fit to deliver industry growth
聽New research released today
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Features黑洞社区 the Future Think Tank: Workforce of the future
To coincide with the annual 黑洞社区 the Future Conference, the 黑洞社区 the Future Think Tank has today published three research reports. The delve into issues around workplace and skills, building safety and sustainability. This report covers the topic of the Workforce of the future, and was produced in partnership with ...
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Features黑洞社区 the Future Think Tank: Balancing building safety and project viability
To coincide with the annual 黑洞社区 the Future Conference, the 黑洞社区 the Future Think Tank has today published three research reports. The delve into issues around workplace and skills, building safety and sustainability. This report covers the topic of Balancing building safety and project viability, and was produced in partnership ...
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NewsArb seeking feedback on proposed post-Grenfell code of conduct
Consultation on six new professional standards to run for next three months
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CommentTop 150 Consultants 2024: There鈥檚 renewed optimism across the construction sector
Challenges persist but the industry appears to have turned a corner and the outlook has notably improved since last year, says聽Nick Gray of Currie & Brown聽
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CommentCollateral warranties get clarity at last
A new ruling has provided much-needed clarity on the use of collateral warranties in construction contracts
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CommentHang on, what about the margins?
Welcome as it is, Laing O鈥橰ourke鈥檚 return to profit sparks familiar concerns about how much money firms in this industry are actually making, says聽Dave Rogers聽
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NewsConstruction output fell in July, according to official figures
Downturn in new work and repair and maintenance led to 0.4% slump, ONS says
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CommentFrom data to knowledge to insight to wisdom
Most industries generate data and some turn this into knowledge. Iain Parker considers how to turn that knowledge into insight or, indeed, wisdom that adds demonstrable value to clients
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Features鈥榃e will deliver a generational shift鈥欌�� Why the Grenfell Inquiry report means another building safety shake-up
Keir Starmer wants his government鈥檚 response to the tragedy to mark a defining moment in the safety and quality of housing in the UK. Is the industry prepared for it?
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CommentHow can construction rebuild trust after the Grenfell Inquiry found so much evidence of 鈥榙ishonesty鈥� and 鈥榠ncompetence鈥�?
Last week鈥檚 report proposed root and branch reforms - now industry and government must come together to bring about real and lasting change
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CommentGrenfell shames us all 鈥� but our politicians are just as culpable
Those named and blamed in Sir Martin Moore-Bick鈥檚 report largely got what they deserved, but they were not alone in the way they operated. We may have learnt and changed since 2017, but there is still a long way to go, says Richard Steer
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CommentShock and shame: the Grenfell report has exposed construction鈥檚 deadly failures
Now we know the full and terrible truth, only urgent and fundamental change will ensure mistakes are not repeated, writes Denise Chevin.
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NewsCommercial work and resurgence in housebuilding keeps output in black, PMI report says
Figure stays above 50 no change mark for sixth successive month
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NewsGovernment promises to bar Grenfell firms from future public sector work
Prime minister to write to companies named and shamed and put them on notice they will be barred from taxpayer-funded contracts
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NewsProduct manufacturers come out fighting after Grenfell Inquiry鈥檚 damning verdict
Arconic, Celotex and Kingspan defend their involvement in 2017 disaster after final report brands them 鈥渄ishonest鈥�
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NewsWhat the Phase 2 report said about consultants and contractors
Inquiry panel hands down stinging criticisms, focusing on the particular roles of four firms in the project team and their contribution to the Grenfell disaster聽
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NewsThose who do not feel weight of safety responsibilities 鈥榓re in the wrong job鈥�, says Grenfell Inquiry鈥檚 architectural expert
Inquiry panellist 鈥榤akes no apologies鈥� for new burdens on industry in tearful statement
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News鈥楨very construction professional should read this鈥�: how the industry reacted to the Grenfell Inquiry report
Industry bodies have been reacting to the long-awaited Phase 2 report and its 1,700 pages of findings