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Failure to make and stick to plans means big projects cost far more than they should while hampering their benefits
England’s planning drought for housing projects merely stores up problems
Building unsubsidised housing pushes down rents and prices while freeing up cheaper properties
UK housebuilder’s forecast is latest sign of pain for sector from high mortgage rates
Proportion of construction groups reporting a lack of new orders surged to 44.2% in August
With demand for affordable homes far outstripping supply, a focus on this sector has led to a jump in shares
London-listed company to concentrate on division that partners with local government and housing associations
Dodgy materials and poor construction typify a desire to drive down public sector costs via opaque contracts
Because of ageing buildings, the school estate is in more need of work than the NHS
Experts warn the extent of the problem with Raac in commercial property is unknown
Housebuilder preserving cash by stopping buybacks and reducing land buying
High interest rates weigh on residential construction but commercial activity continues to expand, PMI survey finds
Soaring borrowing rates suppress demand for new mortgages and reduce house prices while construction costs jump
Rising rates, skills shortages and inflation have pushed developers into insolvency
After profit warning this week from Crest Nicholson, industry is fearful of a protracted downturn
Closely watched Ifo poll shows broad-based downturn in sentiment as statisticians confirm no growth in the second quarter
More than 4,000 operators become insolvent within a year as cost inflation and housebuilding slowdown bite
New construction makes up 30% of market with current homeowners clinging to cheaper mortgages
Shares in the five leading homebuilders touch new highs while DIY retailers report sales decline
Overall construction sector returns to growth due to strong pick-up in commercial activity, PMI survey finds
The industry’s training infrastructure needs a rethink if it is to match scale of upskilling required
In absence of proper policy, decision looks arbitrary and confusing
Retailer’s redevelopment bid has raised questions about the environmental costs of demolishing and replacing older buildings as opposed to retrofitting them
Developers are scrapping plans to build homes amid rising inflation, high interest rates and labour shortages
More than 100 UK companies write to Rishi Sunak seeking commitment to environment
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