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Construction Playbook: A roadmap to a better way

19/07/2021

Mark Robinson reviews the impact of the government’s Construction Playbook, after its first six months since publication.

Social value: More than metrics

05/02/2021

With public sector construction projects forming the cornerstone of the UK’s economic recovery, Mark Robinson explains why a new approach to social value will be integral to building back better.

Running on empty

17/07/2020

Mark Robinson discusses the widening gap in public sector funding and the implications for the sector’s built environment partners.

Fit for purpose homes

27/09/2019

With a new report showing the amount of money spent on the repair and maintenance of public housing has hit a 20-year low, Mark Robinson explores how councils can ensure their homes are fit for purpose.

Our school places challenge

05/07/2019

A new report has warned the UK needs more than 600 new schools by 2022 to meet demand. Mark Robinson explores how local authorities can address the school place shortfall.

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