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100 _aFairs, M
245 _aRebuilding Britain
260 _c2001
490 _aBuilding
_v266(8200) 7 September 2001, 37-46(10)
520 _aExamines the implications for the construction industry of Blair's pledge to double capital spending by 2004, and provides detailed discussion of the issues involved in social housing construction. The imminent construction boom will provide opportunities for many in the industry, although risks have also been identified regarding the enormity of the workload, the effectiveness of the government procurement machine and public opposition to private sector involvement. Discussion of social housebuilding considers how much can be delivered over the next three years with particular reference to partnering, the planning system and the Egan agenda. Concludes with Lord Falconer's plans to transform government housing pledges into reality. Graphs and table outlining the three-year spending plan for housing.
590 _aABS
650 _aPRIVATE FINANCE INITIATIVE
650 _aPLANNING SYSTEM
650 _aPARTNERING
650 _aEGAN REFORMS
650 _aPFI
650 _aPUBLIC SECTOR
650 _aCONSTRUCTION MARKET
650 _aSOCIAL HOUSING
650 _aCONSTRUCTION OUTPUT
650 _aCAPITAL SPENDING
690 _aBUILT ENVIRONMENT
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