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Doom loop can become an investment virtuous circle, says report

A long awaited report on the UK’s capital markets says £100 billion of new capital is needed annually for the next decade to fund investment regeneration to support annual economic growth of three per cent.

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Grenfell companies face barring from public sector contracts

Companies highlighted in the Grenfell Inquiry report for their role on the disaster that killed 72 people will be barred from working on public sector contracts, says Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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NAO identifies governance problems with infrastructure investment

National Audit Office (NAO) head Comptroller & Auditor General Gareth Davies has identified major infrastructure projects as a target for spending public sector money more efficiently and effectively.

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Construction faces new regulatory measures following damning Grenfell Inquiry report

Construction faces a fresh round of new regulatory measures following publication of the second part of the Grenfell Inquiry report.

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Industry needs to do more on building safety, admits CLC report

A Construction Leadership Council (CLC) report on progress made by the industry to improve building safety following the Grenfell Tower tragedy admits that ‘much work’ remains to be done to produce the industry transformation that would deliver safe buildings.

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Contractor wins appeal on right to terminate a contract

Building services contractor Providence has won its appeal against a ruling that it was not allowed to terminate a contract following persistent late payments from client Hexagon Housing Association.

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Trench collapse leads to worker death

Scottish contractor Carrig Construction Ltd has been fined £75,000 after an excavation collapse led to the death of an employee.

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Guidance published on golden thread for higher risk buildings

The Construction Leadership Council (CLC) has published guidance on the golden thread of information requirements for higher-risk buildings.

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Report calls for private funding for transport infrastructure

A ‘Rail and Urban Transport Review’ commissioned by the Labour Party while in opposition has published recommendations to accelerate the unlocking of benefits from rail and urban transport infrastructure investment, calling for a greater role for private funding.

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Most building safety regime professionals now registered

Most building control professionals completed registration with the Building Safety Regulator (BSR) by the 6 July deadline extension.

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