Construction News from Thursday, October 29th, 2026
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AUDIO NEWS: 4% increase to minimum wage won't help the trades, and thieves raid sites for dumper trucks
4% increase to the minimum wage will make it harder for builders to hire and train staff, thieves hit six sites in Scotland in four days, and Barrett Homes donates hi-vis vests to local school
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