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International
France launches competition for architects to rebuild Notre Dame’s spire
The spire which was added during a 19th Century restoration project could be completely redesigned from the original concept.Read more -
Crossrail
“Huge challenges ahead” for Crossrail but opening date expected in weeks
Crossrail management have confirmed that new rolling stock is due on the track by the end of the year as the race to finish work continues.Read more -
Company news
Galliford Try shares drop following decision to scale back construction business
Big dip in Galliford Try shares following the firm’s decision to undertake a review of its construction work and issuing of profit warning.Read more
Latest news and analysis
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Procurement
£3m on offer to test better infrastructure procurement approaches
The CITB is seeking expressions of interest from organisations and companies with ideas on how to improve procurement approaches.Read more -
Freight
NIC tells government to ban sale of new diesel HGVs by 2040
The freight industry needs to be encouraged into a move towards cleaner alternatives like hydrogen and battery, the NIC say.Read more -
Design
Better designed transport infrastructure can solve mental illness ‘blackspots’
A new report by London City Airport underlines the need to change the mentality that a stressful commute is something of an inevitability.Read more -
Women in construction
Tarmac designs specialist protective clothing for expectant mum workers
New personal protective equipment has been designed in the hope of ensuring pregnant women are not forced to cut back on their duties.Read more -
Flood protection
Arup and Jacobs named as Environment Agency flood defence consultants
The Environment Agency has named the delivery partners who will deliver its £2.6bn flood defence programme up to 2021 and beyond.Read more -
Consultancy and Engineering Awards 2019
Consultancy and Engineering Awards 2019 shortlist announced
The shortlist of firms and individuals in the running for this year's Consultancy and Engineering Awards has just been announced.Read more -
Appointments
Engie appoints new UK and Ireland boss
French energy firm Engie has named Nicola Lovett as the new boss for UK and Ireland operations.Read more -
Market survey
UK construction market feels chill as it braces for Brexit
Local construction markets in the UK are cooling relative to those on the continent.Read more -
Housing
Willmott Dixon appointed for Wolverhampton regeneration
Social value key to contractor’s appointment on new Midlands housing s scheme.Read more -
Company news
New Kier boss to spearhead business review of the firm
New boss Andrew Davies will lead a strategic review of the construction firm that will consider ways of “further simplifying Kier”.Read more -
HS2
HS2 ring the changes as Wolstenholme departs and Hackitt comes on board
Transport secretary Chris Grayling says the changes will ensure HS2 continues to have a world-class leadership team under Allan Cook.Read more -
Rail investment
£150m Caledonian sleeper trains unveiled to passengers for the first time
The 75 new carriages will be replacing rolling stock built in the 1980s and enhancing overnight travel between London and Scotland.Read more -
Company news
Bentley Systems appoints new chief research officer
A new role at Bentley Systems will help the company to advance infrastructure engineering through digital twins.Read more -
Treasury’s infrastructure finance review can’t forget social infrastructure
Social infrastructure is vital and must be included in the Treasury’s review of the financing of infrastructure.Read more -
Bridges
Hammersmith Bridge closed indefinitely after “critical faults” are found
Hammersmith and Fulham Council wants government to invest in the bridge so it can get on with vital work to refurbish it.Read more -
Rail
Virgin Trains could vanish from UK rail by November, Richard Branson warns
The owner of Virgin Trains has issued a threat to the UK rail industry after Stagecoach was barred from three rail franchise bids.Read more -
Social value
Social value tool signs up Network Rail
Network Rail teams up with Impact Reporting to help analyse the organisation’s social value efforts.Read more -
HS2
Two major demolition projects at Euston pave way for HS2 platforms
The clearance of the buildings to the west of Euston station reveal the full scale of the new platforms for the first time.Read more -
Social value
Bringing lasting community benefit into business case planning
The Shakespeare North Playhouse in Prescot is an example of a project that will deliver measurable benefits to local citizens.Read more -
Contract award
Abellio named as East Midlands Railway franchise winner
The successful bidder vows to improve passengers’ experience, with new and improved trains, more seats and more frequent services.Read more
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Airports
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Planning
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Video: Interview with Heathrow chief executive John Holland-Kaye
Time for the infrastructure design and construction supply chain to engage with Heathrow ahead of a 2020 target start date to build the airport of the future, says Holland-Kaye.Read more