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The public sector needs to help meet the rising cost of construction

By:

Noble Francis

16 Aug 22

Rising materials prices and numerous supply chain challenges mean public sector bodies may have to pick up the slack – or risk delays to infrastructure projects.

Noble Francis

is economics director at the Construction Products Association and honorary professor at the Bartlett School of Sustainable Construction, UCL

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