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HS2
Prime minister urged to “get HS2 done” as leaked report calls for further delay
The construction industry and regional bodies have all urged the PM to “get HS2 done” after a leaked report claimed costs could balloon to over £106bn.Read more -
Infrastructure funding
Sirius Minerals agrees £405m deal to save £3bn mine project from collapse
Sirius Minerals has agreed to sell its £3bn North Yorkshire mine project to global giant Anglo American to avoid the project collapsing into liquidation.Read more -
Sustainability
Investment focus on sustainability intensifies, according to new report
More than 90% of real asset investors expect to increase their focus on sustainability over the next five years, says new report.Read more
Latest news and analysis
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Company news
Costain appoints Simon Ellison as rail sector director
Smart infrastructure solutions company Costain beefs up its digital capability in the rail sector.Read more -
Network Rail
Network Rail receives official warning for poor service
Independent regulator, the Office of Rail and Road, is investigating Network Rail for poor performance in north west and central England.Read more -
Renewable energy
Offshore wind summit sees agreement to help Scottish firms
Scottish government takes steps to ensure offshore wind contracts stay in Scotland.Read more -
Infrastructure Commission for Scotland
Urgent change in approach needed for Scotland’s infrastructure, says new report
Effective leadership needed to deliver benefits of an inclusive, net zero carbon economy, says Infrastructure Commission for Scotland.Read more -
Company news
Global merger integrates data-led consulting and technical consultancy
Leading global professional services company merges with people movement and analytics business.Read more -
International trade
UK government gives £620m boost to infrastructure projects in Africa
International trade secretary wants UK to be the partner of choice in Africa.Read more -
Payment
Labour peer introduces new bill to tackle unfair payment
New parliamentary bill tabled to tackle unfair payment practices in the construction sector.Read more -
Airports
Leeds Bradford Airport plans new £150m terminal building
Leeds Bradford Airport unveils fresh plans for sustainable terminal building to meet its target of net zero carbon emissions from airport operations by 2023.Read more -
Company news
Hitachi Rail announce up to 250 job losses at County Durham factory
Job cuts come as major contract nears completion, but Hitachi Rail reaffirms UK commitment with new £8.5m investment.Read more -
Heathrow Airport
Heathrow to hold public consultation to finalise expansion plans
Airport to hold further public consultation to finalise expansion proposals, following the CAA's decision to cap early spending on the project.Read more -
Regeneration
Building Scotland Fund reaches £100m milestone
Scottish housing, regeneration and industrial and commercial developments supported by the Building Scotland Fund (BSF) have reached the £100m milestone.Read more -
Modern Methods of Construction
New research aims to demonstrate value of modern methods of construction
New report offers advice to the house building sector to support the faster and reliable delivery of high-quality homes.Read more -
Contract award
Ramboll reawarded role for British Antarctic Survey in £40-50m contract
Ramboll cements its position as a leading engineering consultant in the Antarctic.Read more -
HS2
HS2 comes at an “exorbitant cost to nature,” according to new report
HS2 has disputed claims made by The Wildlife Trusts on the scale of destruction and impact that HS2 will cause to nature.Read more -
Housing
Atkins launches new business to reimagine social housing delivery
A new housing business will prioritise brownfield and under-utilised land within existing communities.Read more -
Company news
Galliford Try issues confident 2020 forecast
Newly-focussed Galliford Try is confident about future following the sale of its Linden Homes and Partnerships and Regeneration divisions to Bovis Homes.Read more -
Northern Ireland
Optimism from construction sector as Northern Ireland assembly reopens
Cross-border infrastructure set for boost after Northern Ireland's power-sharing assembly reopens for business.Read more -
Railways
Northern Rail franchise under threat, with public ownership a serious option
Arriva’s Northern Rail franchise under threat, but government faces calls for infrastructure investment to tackle failing service.Read more -
Construction
Cautious construction firms opt for temps amid uncertainty, says new report
Brexit shadow still looms over industry, with companies showing a reluctance to hire for full time positions.Read more -
Contracts
African Development Bank signs five-year agreement to use FIDIC standard contracts
FIDIC has signed an agreement with another major international funding organisation to use its standard contracts.Read more
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Airports
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Planning
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Structures
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