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News Average retention rates for tier one contractors released The average rate of retention withheld by tier one contractors is 2%, according to new figures industry body Build UK. The body is collating data from its 41 member companies…
Global construction trends – inflation, red tape and surging lead times Barrett Harris Turner & Townsend
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