5. NIC call out planning system - since 2010, time taken to get planning consent for major projects has doubled from 2 to 4 years. They say greater clarity is needed on what standard projects should do to mitigate environmental impacts, as current risk-averse approach is costly

6. Darren Jones’ commitment today to publish a 10 yr infra strategy in Spring important, as will be a clear commitment to greater investment at Budget. If major projects are to be delivered by 2030, govt will also need to develop a plan to build construction sector capacity