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Industry magazines and other publications have reported on the release of Unlocking Growth in UK Construction, a report setting out how construction can lead a wider economic recovery.
The report was compiled by the Association for Consultancy and Engineering, the Civil Engineering Contractors Association, the Construction Products Association, the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Federation of Master Builders, the National Federation of Builders and the Scottish Building Federation.
The six key recommendations to unlock growth in the UK construction industry:
• Rebalance public expenditure between capital and current spending;
• Reduce VAT for sustainable domestic upgrades to 5 per cent;
• Identify new models of infrastructure finance;
• Ensure banking support to the construction industry;
• Maintain course on planning reform in England;
• Improve the availability of affordable mortgages for first time buyers.
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