Insolvency threatens Gateway 2 backlog clearance

Building control firm Assent Building Compliance has ceased trading and is entering insolvency, creating huge uncertainty for projects across the building market, and risking further delays to the Gateway 2 backlog. Some projects identified as high risk could have to start their approval process again, it is feared.

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