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CommentA year of certain uncertainties
With the general election imminent, we鈥檒l see many domestic decisions being put off until May. However, there鈥檚 plenty of unpredictability surrounding international markets to keep us all occupied
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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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CommentHow does your garden grow?
It may be an old idea, but if done properly the latest crop of government-approved garden cities could really help meet housing need in a sustainable way
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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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CommentCareers advice
The real weakness of the industry today lies in skills, training and diversity
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CommentMore work should mean more staff
A booming housing sector has put a concerning strain on housebuilder鈥檚 work/life balance
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CommentThe price is not right
Despite the upturn, consultants are still making unrealistic, low-margin bids on new work. This must be reined in if the market is to truly gain strength
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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黑洞社区 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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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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CommentInside the Tory conference
There was more bravado than introspection but for those attending from the industry, a disappointing lack of content
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CommentHow it feels to be a Tesco supplier
Firms may be forgiven for indulging in a little schadenfreude, but the fact remains that Tesco is a hugely important customer
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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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CommentAssessing the risks in Russia
It鈥檚 a culture shock for Western firms working in Russia, but behind Putin鈥檚 aggression is a country worth getting to know
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CommentChanging preconceptions
A positive external image of the sector will go a long way to bringing in fresh talent 聽
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CommentWasted energy
Political parties need to be clear on their sustainability policies for the future
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CommentSchool building: Could do better
The EFA is facing a huge task 鈥� but it must think about the legacy it will leave for future generations
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CommentEducation estates: A landscape in flux
The last few years have seen major developments in the way the UK鈥檚 educational estates are funded