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Jamie Oliver build project + offsite solutions for construction boom

  • 25 Nov 2014

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Howard Chapman, Editor of Buildingtalk

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Jamie Oliver build project + offsite solutions for construction boom + latest projects

More indications of the long-term strength of economic growth with residential construction up 9.2% last month and contracts for new homes at highest level since 2008.

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