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The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has welcomed the announcement from the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, to invest in infrastructure to boost the economy following the impact of COVID-19 on business and employment.
The details accompanying the announcement include mention of:
Caroline Gumble, Chief Executive of the CIOB, said “We welcome the announcement made by the Government for a boost in infrastructure in the UK.
“Construction is vital to the economy, and it is reassuring to see the Government acknowledge the importance of the sector. This will provide a necessary boost to employment, which is not only essential in rebuilding the economy, but vital for retaining skills and talent in our industry.
“We also welcome the Government’s investment in repair, maintenance and improvement projects, and have long called for more focus on this area of the sector. It is also a prime opportunity to look at building quality and make sure that remains at the top of the industry’s agenda as this has been one of the biggest challenges facing the construction industry in recent years. We hope that this is the first announcement amongst many, dedicated to the improvement of quality standards for our buildings.”
The CIOB looks forward to hearing more detail and will work proactively with the industry and government. The CIOB wants to help ensure that UK construction can support the path to Net Zero, boost productivity and use of modern methods of construction, delivering safe, high quality buildings, improve social impact, support regeneration and much more.
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