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Highlights
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Rail reform
Ban standing on long distance journeys and apply airline ticketing model, Virgin say
In response to how the UK can best overhaul the rail industry, Virgin Trains has called for services to be operated similar to airlines.Read more -
Report slams Crossrail management with concerns ignored as early as January 2018
Former Crossrail chief executive Andrew Wolstenholme and TfL commissioner Mike Brown have come under fire for the problem project.Read more -
Railways, Politics
Grayling told transport bosses not to reveal delays to key rail scheme
Beleaguered transport secretary Chris Grayling accused of hiding key information from MPs.Read more
Latest news and analysis
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Scotland
Five-year plan for Scottish infrastructure published
Latest Scottish Futures Trust corporate plan outlines how world class infrastructure will be delivered.Read more -
Digital infrastructure
Immersive technologies help us bridge reality and imagination
Digital, immersive technology opens up an array of opportunities for those working in the infrastructure sector.Read more -
Rail
Are trains fit for the future? MPs want industry input
The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry into the development of alternatively fuelled trains and how carriages should be designed.Read more -
Nuclear decommissioning
£400m decommissioning contract winners for Scotland nuclear site revealed
At least 28 companies are set to play an active role in supporting the delivery of Scotland’s largest decommissioning project.Read more -
Awards
Architects Weston Williamson + Partners win prestigious Queen’s Award
Leading architects Weston Williamson + Partners have been recognised for international ventures which have shaped world class design.Read more -
APPG
The role of placemaking in increasing UK productivity to be investigated
The newly-formed APPG on Building Communities wants to progress political discussions around good placemaking.Read more -
Air quality
Why the UK needs a national guide to air quality design
A national design framework could reduce air pollution, reduce professional conflicts and enable the UK to meet housing targets.Read more -
Scotland
Minister gives progress report on Scottish government’s £5bn infrastructure plans
Infrastructure secretary gives progress report on Scottish government’s infrastructure programme.Read more -
Digital infrastructure
Securing digital transport networks means action needs taking now
The growing importance of cyber security means that addressing digital risk is a business-critical issue.Read more -
Digital infrastructure
Book places now for must-attend digital leadership conference
Technical innovation and the benefits for business will be key areas of discussion at ACE's Digital Leadership Conference.Read more -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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
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Airports
VIDEO: Stunning fly-through shows Manchester Airport transformation
Find out how Manchester Airport will look in ten years time after its £10bn transformation.Read more
Airports
Video: Captain Jock Lowe on the Heathrow alternative
One of the team behind the rival Heathrow option says his scheme does not require a new runway just an extension of an existing one.Read more
Planning
Video: Tony Travers on better compensation for better delivery
Introducing better compensation measures is one thing that could be done to push projects through more quickly, says Tony Travers, director at the London School of Economics.Read more
Structures
Video: So what exactly is Cross Laminated timber?
Sky’s Health and Fitness Centre is the latest cross-laminated timber structure to open on its west London campus. Read the feature and watch the Trada-supported video.Read more
Airports
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