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Bridging the gap backing the construction sector to generate jobs [electronic resource]

By: Language: English Series: BriefPublication details: London CBI 2012Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: This brief makes the case for an industry-government partnership to plug the current construction activity gap by addressing unemployment - particularly youth unemployment; the construction sector is faced with an immediate shortfall in activity, but it has the potential to generate jobs where they are needed most; the government can act to bridge the current construction activity gap; and encouraging investment in the UK's infrastructure will help secure jobs in the longer term.

This brief makes the case for an industry-government partnership to plug the current construction activity gap by addressing unemployment - particularly youth unemployment; the construction sector is faced with an immediate shortfall in activity, but it has the potential to generate jobs where they are needed most; the government can act to bridge the current construction activity gap; and encouraging investment in the UK's infrastructure will help secure jobs in the longer term.