{"id":8963,"date":"2026-01-16T11:29:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T11:29:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infobric.com\/uk\/?p=8963"},"modified":"2026-01-16T11:35:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T11:35:14","slug":"the-outlook-and-trends-for-the-uk-construction-industry-in-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infobric.com\/uk\/en\/blogs\/the-outlook-and-trends-for-the-uk-construction-industry-in-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"The outlook and trends for the UK construction industry in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"8963\" class=\"elementor elementor-8963\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-92029ea e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"92029ea\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c90f8bf elementor-widget elementor-widget-infobric_article_image\" data-id=\"c90f8bf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"infobric_article_image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"article-image-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"article-image-content\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/infobric.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/Copy-of-Blog-Resources-Featured-Image-template-17-1024x605.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 600px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/infobric.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/Copy-of-Blog-Resources-Featured-Image-template-17-1024x605.png 1024w, https:\/\/infobric.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/Copy-of-Blog-Resources-Featured-Image-template-17-300x177.png 300w, https:\/\/infobric.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/Copy-of-Blog-Resources-Featured-Image-template-17-768x454.png 768w, https:\/\/infobric.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/Copy-of-Blog-Resources-Featured-Image-template-17-600x355.png 600w, https:\/\/infobric.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/26\/2026\/01\/Copy-of-Blog-Resources-Featured-Image-template-17.png 1150w\" \/>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9a4f98 elementor-widget elementor-widget-infobric_article_text\" data-id=\"c9a4f98\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"infobric_article_text.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t        <div class=\"article-text-wrapper\">\n            <div class=\"article-text-content\">\n                <p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">2025 was a rocky year for the sector. From a widening skills gap and rising material costs to regulatory changes and a prolonged slowdown, there were plenty of factors dampening confidence. As we look ahead, the question\u00a0remains: will the outlook for the construction industry improve in 2026, or will these pressures continue to hold it back?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/business\/2025\/dec\/04\/uk-construction-sector-suffers-sharpest-slowdown-since-first-covid-lockdown\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The Guardian<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0reporting the sharpest slowdown in construction activity since the first Covid lockdown \u2014 and the sector recording some of the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.constructionnews.co.uk\/financial\/administrations\/construction-worst-hit-sector-for-insolvencies-official-figures-show-28-04-2025\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">highest insolvency levels<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0\u2014 uncertainty has undoubtedly shaped decision-making across the industry this year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, the\u00a0construction industry forecast\u00a0offers cautious optimism. Output is predicted to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citb.co.uk\/cwo\/index.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">grow by\u00a02.3% in 2026<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, supported by major government funding packages aimed at boosting apprenticeships and skills training, increased investment in affordable housing, AI and digital capability, new towns,\u00a0the new\u00a0Planning\u00a0and Infrastructure Act,\u00a0and the long-term 10-year infrastructure strategy.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">So, will this injection of funding and reform be enough to get the sector back on track? Or will fiscal drag, business cost pressures and high tax burdens continue to disrupt progress? Read on to explore the outlook for the construction industry in 2026 and the key trends shaping the year ahead.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW65457727 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW65457727 BCX8\">Key trends shaping the construction industry in 2026<\/span><\/span><\/h2><h3><span class=\"EOP SCXW65457727 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84032538 BCX8\">W<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84032538 BCX8\">orkforce\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84032538 BCX8\">growth\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW84032538 BCX8\">due to increased demand<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With Labour\u2019s commitment to delivering\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">1.5 million homes by 2030<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, alongside the growing need for retrofit projects\u00a0and\u00a0major\u00a0infrastructure\u00a0development, demand across the sector is set to remain strong in 2026.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a result, the industry will need more skilled workers and apprentices to meet this demand. At the same time, as technology becomes more embedded across construction workflows, the skills mix will continue to evolve. Roles such as BIM managers, digital planners,\u00a0surveyors\u00a0and off-site manufacturing specialists are expected to grow as construction becomes increasingly data-driven and digital-first.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.citb.co.uk\/cwo\/index.html\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">CITB\u2019s latest workforce outlook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0signals\u00a0growth across the UK,\u00a0indicating\u00a0tighter labour markets as workloads rise and output improves. To stay ahead,\u00a0contractors\u00a0need sharper labour planning, faster pre-approvals, and consistent training pathways across their supply chains \u2013 practically, that means moving checks upstream with online pre-registration, Right to Work\/CSCS validation, and inductions so only approved operatives reach the gate, protecting safety and cutting first-day false starts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268007311 BCX8\">\u00a0Infrastructure\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW268007311 BCX8\">investment<\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The government\u2019s\u00a010-Year Infrastructure Strategy\u00a0is set to inject at least\u00a0\u00a3725 billion\u00a0into economic and social infrastructure over the next decade, creating a strong pipeline of work across transport, energy and public service assets such as hospitals and schools.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Transport and connectivity projects are also forecast to rise, with upgrades to rail, tram and bus networks generating long-term workloads for contractors and supply chains.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Meanwhile, investment in clean energy infrastructure will accelerate as the government works towards net zero targets. The\u00a0National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP)\u00a0alone lists hundreds of projects, with regional spend forecasts exceeding\u00a0\u00a3150 billion into 2026\/27\u00a0across transport,\u00a0utilities\u00a0and social infrastructure.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Together, this distributed pipeline should help sustain construction activity and civil engineering workloads across the UK.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW86627864 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW86627864 BCX8\">Technology drivers<\/span><\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the most influential\u00a0construction industry trends\u00a0expected\u00a0for 2026 is the continued rise of\u00a0technology in construction. Digital tools are now streamlining every stage of the construction supply chain and worker journey.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">From software that digitalises\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/infobric.com\/uk\/en\/platforms\/msite\/pre-registration\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">onboarding<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/infobric.com\/uk\/en\/platforms\/msite\/rams\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">risk management<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/infobric.com\/uk\/en\/platforms\/msite\/time-and-attendance\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">timesheets<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/infobric.com\/uk\/en\/platforms\/msite\/identity-checks\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">identity checks<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/infobric.com\/uk\/en\/platforms\/msite\/online-inductions\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">online inductions<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, to\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/infobric.com\/uk\/en\/platforms\/msite\/packages\/in-site\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">data-driven insights<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that support better decision-making, and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/infobric.com\/uk\/en\/platforms\/msite\/products\/hardware\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">hardware<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that improves site\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/infobric.com\/uk\/en\/platforms\/msite\/access-control\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">access<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and health and safety, technology is becoming essential to running safer, more\u00a0efficient\u00a0and compliant sites.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When implemented effectively, construction digitalisation can also reduce administrative delays and support faster planning decisions \u2014 exactly what the industry needs as workloads increase.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW232485620 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW232485620 BCX8\">Cost pressures<\/span><\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cost pressures are easing compared with the 2022\u201323 shock, but inflation\u00a0hasn\u2019t\u00a0gone away:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcis.co.uk\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">BCIS and market trackers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0point to milder cost growth into 2026, while ONS output data through late-2025 showed uneven month to month movement, so prelim control still matters.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adding in tax rises, wage inflation and ongoing material cost volatility, and margins\u00a0will\u00a0remain tight\u00a0for contractors of all sizes in 2026. Strong cash-flow control and proactive risk management will remain critical.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That said, businesses that use technology to replace lengthy manual processes\u00a0such as\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/infobric.com\/uk\/en\/platforms\/msite\/rams\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">risk\u00a0assessment and\u00a0method\u00a0statements<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0(RAMS), can significantly reduce administrative\u00a0time\u00a0and minimise avoidable risks that lead to delays or cost overruns, helping to offset some of these pressures.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW266152788 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW266152788 BCX8\">Sustainability and retrofit focus<\/span><\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Investment in sustainability in construction is set to continue into 2026 as net zero targets draw closer, with growth expected across green infrastructure, low-carbon energy and large-scale retrofit programmes; pushed by standards such as Future Homes and rising running-cost pressures, and reinforced by parliamentary scrutiny for a long-term Warm Homes Plan beyond 2026.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Environmental regulations will increasingly shape building design, material\u00a0selection\u00a0and construction methods, while on live sites\u00a0delivery discipline\u00a0(fewer clashes and idling) and\u00a0materials tracking\u00a0feed ESG returns and client reporting. This shift not only tightens project requirements but also opens opportunities for firms that can prove strong sustainability credentials and provide\u00a0digital oversight\u00a0of carbon,\u00a0compliance\u00a0and supply chain performance.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h3><span class=\"TextRun SCXW31937082 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW31937082 BCX8\">Building Safety Act 2026: The golden thread<\/span><\/span><\/h3><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In 2026 the Building Safety Act shifts from \u201cnew regime\u201d to everyday reality: clients, the Building Safety Regulator, and building control will expect clear\u00a0dutyholder\u00a0accountability, competent Principal Designer\/Principal Contractor roles, and a verifiable golden thread from procurement through handover and occupation\u2014tightened further by the BSR\u2019s restructuring from 27 January 2026, continued pressure to unblock Gateway 2\/3 determinations, and the Building Safety Levy coming in from 1 October 2026.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For higher-risk buildings, safety cases and mandatory occurrence reporting demand auditable evidence of who was on site, when, doing what, and under which RAMS; across all projects the direction is the same - prove competence, trace decisions, and keep records structured, searchable, and current. Practically, that means moving checks upstream (Right to Work, CSCS, inductions), making access conditional on approvals, linking people to permits and briefings, and consolidating data into portfolio dashboards so contractors can pass audits with confidence, cut dispute risk, and show that safety, quality, and compliance are managed by design, not reconstructed at final account.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14665641 BCX8\">How to ensure your construction business is ready<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW14665641 BCX8\">?<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The\u00a0outlook for the construction industry in 2026\u00a0points to a year of moderate growth, increased technology\u00a0adoption\u00a0and continued workforce expansion. For construction businesses, being \u201cready\u201d will mean balancing rising demand with tighter margins, evolving skills\u00a0requirements\u00a0and greater regulatory scrutiny.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">First, workforce planning will be critical. With labour demand expected to rise across housing, infrastructure and retrofit projects, businesses should invest early in\u00a0apprenticeships, upskilling and clear onboarding processes to attract and\u00a0retain\u00a0talent. Creating a consistent, compliant worker journeys\u00a0\u2014 from pre-employment checks through to site access \u2014 will help reduce delays and improve productivity.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Embracing digital tools will no longer be optional. Construction technology can help businesses streamline administration, strengthen\u00a0compliance\u00a0and gain real-time visibility across projects. Digitalising processes such as inductions, identity checks, time and attendance and access control reduces reliance on manual paperwork, minimises risk and enables faster, more informed decision-making as workloads increase.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:360,&quot;335559991&quot;:0}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><h2><span class=\"TextRun SCXW247677964 BCX8\" lang=\"EN-GB\" xml:lang=\"EN-GB\" data-contrast=\"auto\"><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247677964 BCX8\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247677964 BCX8\">Speak to\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247677964 BCX8\">MSite\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW247677964 BCX8\">about digitalising your workforce for the future<\/span><\/span><span class=\"EOP SCXW247677964 BCX8\" data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:360}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h2><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At\u00a0MSite, we support construction businesses at every stage of the worker journey \u2014 from pre-registration and online inductions to identity checks, time and attendance, and access control.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0ready to future-proof your workforce and improve site safety,\u00a0compliance\u00a0and efficiency,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/infobric.com\/uk\/en\/platforms\/msite\/enquire\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">get in touch with\u00a0our team today<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to find the right solution for your business.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        \t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>2025 was a rocky year for the sector. 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