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How does the certainty offered by platform construction benefit architects and specifiers?
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How can a common platform approach address the needs of different building types and sectors within construction?
Through the Construction 2025 strategy, the UK government has made funding available…
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Does the Construction Playbook show that government is serious about helping the construction industry to change for the better?
Developed based on conversations with the UK’s construction sector, the…
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