The last week in construction's election has been dominated by two issues: the right to buy policy from the Tories, and the impact of the SNP holding the balance of power on construction and infrastructure projects, writes Joey Gardiner. With the campaign generally perceived to be going less well for the Conservatives - not that this has had any perceptible effect on opinion polls thus far - the story has been one of that party handing out promises - such as a £100,000 discount on buying a home - to the electorate to swing it back in its direction. This policy has been about as widely derided by those in the industry as possible - even the former Conservative housing minister, according to a leaked document, joined in the slating.
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