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New transparent procurement approach among raft of items for construction strategy
The ICE is calling for a new procurement approach as the body claims a closer relationship between the government and the industry is needed. -
£22m construction skills fund to help narrow industry’s skills shortage
The government has pledged £22m towards the development of 20 on-site hubs to train more people. -
Fresh design approach can cut construction resource use by 23%, new research says
Engineering consulting firm WSP has outlined 10 recommendations which could have a massive impact on construction firms' productivity. -
UK construction steadies but pessimism grows about the future
The latest IHS Markit/CIPS UK Construction Purchasing Managers’ Index for May shows construction activity stayed at the level as April. -
Funding to train mental health first aiders as CITB aims for construction “culture change”
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has pledged money towards training for mental first aiders in an attempt to improve the wellbeing within the industry. -
London remains fifth most expensive city to build in, report says
A new report published by Turner & Townsend finds that London remains one of the most expensive cities to build in. -
“Deteriorating” Midland Hospital opening could be delayed by another two years
Midland Hospital's chief executive has warned that a 2022 opening date could be likely with work still yet to restart on site. -
Construction growth predicted to rise by 2.7% in 2019 after flat 2018
The latest forecasts undertaken by the Construction Products Association predicts no growth in construction output for 2018. -
Ministers urged to intervene on Carillion hospital with delays to cost up to £125m
West Midlands mayor Andy Street is demanding the government move quickly so work can commence at the Midland Metropolitan Hospital. -
‘Beast from the East’ provides hammer blow to construction in March
The latest IHS Markit/CIPS UK construction purchasing managers' index says construction output fell at the fastest pace since July 2016.
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