S1 Ep3: Crossrail crisis, regulating construction, and making the built environment beautiful

Already a year behind schedule and £2bn over budget, why is the Crossrail project causing so many problems? Taming the industry’s out-of-control practices could benefit all levels of the supply chain – but who can make that happen? Will Ing talks to the SEC Group's Rudi Klein on the prospect of a national regulator for construction. Andy von Bradsky’s appointment as the government’s head of architecture comes at a time when government is focusing on beauty in the built environment. But can this approach make a difference? Leave a review on iTunes or email building@building.co.uk with your feedback.

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