By Jordan Marshall2021-03-03T19:32:00+00:00
Take a look at some of the key policy announcements for construction
A national infrastructure bank, ongoing covid-19 support and a longer than expected stamp duty holiday extension were all among the headlines from today’s budget.
Speaking in the House of Commons this afternoon chancellor Rishi Sunak made several announcements that are sure to impact construction.
Here are some of the key measures that will affect architects, their collaborators and clients.
Rishi Sunak made several policy announcements that will be significant for construction
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