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House of Lords committee encourages the use of off-site manufacturing in new report.
The West Midlands could take the lead on green housing.
BRE partner with Global GreenTag on Ethical Labour Sourcing Standard for Australia.
The shortlist for the 2018 prize for the UK's best new building is revealed.
Amendment to Bill aims to provide councils with greater powers to increase tax premiums on empty homes.
£75m modular housing plan for London's homeless.
Builders' Merchants News, 19 July
Builders Merchants Federation warns of a £1bn 'Brexit bombshell' due to VAT on materials.
London Borough of Haringey scrap controversial plans for Lendlease 'development vehicle'.
Workplaces should concentrate on creating the right culture, says new report.
New cross-party report calls for combustible cladding ban to be extended to all high-rise residential buildings.
75% of Northern Ireland builders say the Stormont deadlock will dampen growth.
Top honours awarded for highest performing UK construction sites.
From next week, UK firms can bid for a share of a £12.5m fund to boost productivity, performance and quality.
UK transport infrastructure exacerbates housing crisis, according to new RIBA report.
Reports emerge of site managers resorting to DIY online inductions.
Construction Enquirer, 16 July
Around 1,100 staff still remain at Carillion six months after the collapse.
AshbyCapital and U+I launch The Future Works office in central Slough.
Important action is being taken to inspire young people to train as engineers.
UK house price slump blamed on surge in sellers.
£22m fund launched to boost construction skills.
Galliford Try's mental health strategy is delivering measurable success.
HSE issues safety alert reminding contractors to keep their sites child-proof.
BSRIA report on the domestic boiler market, with China recording the most 'dynamic market uptake'.
The standard of university construction courses has come under fire from students.
New alliance aims to improve the facade fire-testing market.
Former Chief executive Richard Howson blames government for being 'poor payers'.
CITB research shows number of migrant workers in construction growing to 1 in 7.
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