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CommentIn 2025 we will see the economic consequences of 2024鈥檚 political decisions
With a relatively stable government in place, a plan to build 1.5 million houses, investment in green energy and a new infrastructure fund, we may well be viewed as a better bet by those who deserted us post Brexit, says Richard Steer
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NewsFall in builders merchants鈥� sales starting to ease, BMF finds
Shallower declines could indicate a gradual return to growth, group adds
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NewsRayner backs M&S鈥檚 Oxford Street plan to demolish flagship store
Move means communities secretary has overturned predecessor Michael Gove鈥檚 decision to block proposal last summer
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NewsRayner asks regulator for 鈥榝undamental review鈥� of Approved Documents
Guidance on meeting regulations to be simplified
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FeaturesIs an oversupply of architects driving down fees?
A recent downturn in construction has left architecture practices competing for dwindling work. But do longer-term structural issues underlie this situation?
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NewsFormer boss of Wates Residential to return in regional role after collapse of business venture
Paul Nicholls named new London regional lead a year after firm which he left to set up went into liquidation
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NewsRamboll confirms Neil Sansbury as permanent UK and Ireland boss
Sansbury was handed role on interim basis in July
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NewsGovernment puts firms on notice for mammoth 拢80bn construction framework
Contract notice for seven-year deal to be published in January 2026
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NewsLondon office starts plunged by nearly half between April and September
Refurbishment projects in the capital also dived by 57% as spooked developers hold fire on schemes
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CommentStatutory adjudication - the 2024 survey results are in鈥�
An annual survey shows referrals rising strongly, with inadequate contract administration the leading cause of disputes 鈥� and women still under-represented聽
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NewsBuilders merchants group to write to government expressing 鈥榞rave concerns鈥� over inheritance tax changes
Trade body believes 20% tax hike could see SME merchants and suppliers scaling back their operations
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News黑洞社区 products group Brickability upbeat for full year numbers
Firm鈥檚 renewable energy business doubles sales in first half
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NewsLabour warnings on public finances has crushed hopes of a post-election bounce, T&T Alinea says
Consultant said there had been聽鈥渘o material change in the market鈥� since the summer despite hopes of a return of confidence
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NewsArup group chair Jerome Frost to step into new chief executive role
Move part of board shake up aiming to allow firm to聽鈥渞espond more swiftly to market opportunities鈥�
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CommentAdjudication offers speed 鈥� and not at any cost
High-speed dispute resolution such as adjudication may be imperfect, but cost makes it a better option than litigation
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NewsStepnell profit slides as firm prepares to demerge
Regional contractor sees income jump despite continuing to turn down work in order not to take on problem jobs
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NewsPay for self-employed tradespeople hits new high
Earnings up by nearly 5% in London in October, with overall year-on-year pay rising by 4.8% across the UK
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NewsUncertainty ahead of Budget blamed for construction output slowdown
But sector outperformed the rest of the economy, growing by 0.8% between July and September
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NewsBasement package on 拢900m London towers job out next week
Procurement on 18 Blackfriars scheme has been dogged by worries over risk