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鈥嬧榃e must be honest with ourselves鈥: Mace boss says industry needs further improvement as firms brace for Grenfell Inquiry report

Construction Leadership Council co-chair Mark Reynolds said significant improvement has been made since deadly 2017 blaze but it 鈥渋sn鈥檛 enough鈥

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CLC publishes golden thread guidance for higher-risk buildings

Initiative was key recommedation of Hackitt report

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Hackitt鈥檚 golden thread guidance on digitalisation being ignored by most product manufacturers, CLC report finds

More than 90% of product manufacturers do not see digitalisation as a 鈥榤ajor concern鈥

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CLC calls on parties to commit to favouring planning approval on smaller sites

Body also demands long-term planning and investment in skills

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Access to the policymakers: Mark Reynolds on the CLC鈥檚 strategy for influence

As the CLC publishes its latest bi-annual report, Carl Brown speaks to Mark Reynolds about the group鈥檚 achievements to date and future plans

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Product availability pressures ease as demand for materials falls

Red Sea disruption yet to have a material impact

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CLC to hold crisis talks on RAAC schools today

Trade bodies to discuss how industry can respond to need for repairs in schools and other public buildings

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Industry benefits from construction minister鈥檚 broad role, says Ghani

Minister for industry and economic security spoke at launch of CLC zero diesel strategy

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Inflation remains 鈥榥umber one issue鈥 for firms, says CLC

But group reports improving prices picture

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New arrivals at CLC as group rejigs to focus on four priorities

Travis Perkins and HS2 bosses among new team as organisation tackles challenges such as productivity, safety and net zero

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Product availability improves as slow start to year softens demand

Supply of gas boilers and M&E products remains a challenge

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Growing concern about supply of environmental products, warns CLC

Product supply generally improving, according to latest availability update

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Construction firms sweat on Shapps鈥 CE mark decision with rival department to have final say on move

Business secretary said yesterday existing mark will stay in place until 2025 but approval for industry rests with DLUHC

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Weak demand sees inflation moderate and product availability improve

Shortages persist for electrotechnical products, says CLC

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CLC tells London contractors to 鈥榦perate respectfully鈥 ahead of Queen鈥檚 funeral

Firms advised to minimise freigh movements and stagger start times as capital set for transport gridlock

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Volatile energy prices set to disrupt winter product supply, says CLC

Transport issues also affecting supply of some imported goods

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Inflation over 20% for construction products and materials, says CLC

Latest statement reports increasingly good product availability

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Mace boss becomes new CLC co-chair

Mark Reynolds takes up position today