UK Refurbishment Sector Faces £1.2bn Loss
The UK refurbishment sector is losing £1.2bn annually due to a skills shortage and project delays, according to a new report by Lawcris. The study highlights urgent need for industry reform.
The UK refurbishment sector is losing £1.2bn annually due to a skills shortage and project delays, according to a new report by Lawcris. The study highlights urgent need for industry reform.
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