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UK Construction Policy Falls Short of Targets But Shows Significant Potential

“We’re on the edge of a revolution in how we build – one that could help us transform our society, delivering more productive public services. With new construction technology and processes, we can build better hospitals, schools, offices, and homes; and in turn, create better outcomes for everyone,” reads a recent report from international consultancy and construction firm Mace. “To do that, we need a change in mindset across the sector. We need to focus on our end-users – the teachers, nurses and office workers – that actually use the buildings we design and build.” Mace has been working with the UK government on its One Public Estate (OPE) program that encourages local councils to work with central government and other public sector organizations to share buildings and re-use or release surplus property and land. Launched in 2013, in response to a growing housing crisis in the UK, the project set out targets to repurpose […]

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