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Seven industry trade bodies have published a report which aims to show the government how to boost growth in the construction sector.
The Unlocking Growth in UK Construction report underlines the importance of the construction industry and how it can help return the UK to economic growth.
The study calls for the government to introduce new models for financing major buildings projects, increase lending to construction firms and making mortgages more affordable for first-time buyers.
Alasdair Reisner, a spokesman for the industry group, claimed that the report is a fine example of what can be achieved through industry co-operation in identifying the barriers to growth.
He said: "It is no surprise that construction firms identify a lack of funding as a barrier to growth in the sector, given the current economic climate.
"However Unlocking Growth in UK Construction identifies specific actions that government may take that will enable the construction sector to play its part in returning the UK to sustainable economic growth."
The report has been compiled by the Construction Alliance, a group of construction trade bodies which includes the Association for Consultancy and Engineering and the Scottish Building Federation.
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