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Trade and tribulations

Rapid construction industry innovation in both building materials and construction methods is making it difficult for insurers to keep track of new risks. Martin Singleton warns that, until the industry is supplied with more research on the durability and safety of new building materials, it must proceed with caution

Over the past few years insurers have seen major changes in the methods and materials used in the construction of buildings in the UK. Largely, these have been in respect of private dwelling houses

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