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Construction industry opinion survey
The latest construction industry opinion survey conducted by UK Construction Week shows that though the Tories are top, a big majority say the needs of the construction industry have been ignored by the key political parties.
We also offer a round-up of General Election promises and how they could affect construction contractors.
But just as construction business start-ups begin to outstrip closures for the first time in 4 years, many now fear that post-Election chaos and compromises will jeopardise this progress.
What do you think? Do Email me your comments and I will include them in our Buildingtalk Election Blog that begins next week.
Tips on safe and legal domestic re-roofing
Glazing frame for rooflights and canopies with pitches as low as 5¡
Nine event sections at UK Construction Week
6-8 October at NEC Birmingham
Vision London at Olympia, London 2 – 3 June 2015
Vision London
2 – 3 June at Olympia
The building industry Must help stop slaughter of cyclists under HGVs says a report in last nights Evening Standard.
Retweet here to support UK Contractors Group, New London Architecture, and others who highlight action that can save lives now.
BPI has helped an engineering and construction business based in the North East generate an impressive boost to its cash flow through a quick and efficient surplus asset disposal sale.
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