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Highlights
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Industry bodies
ACE appoints ICE's head of public affairs Hannah Vickers as new chief executive
ACE names its new chief executive to succeed Nelson Ogunshakin.Read more -
Construction
New transparent procurement approach among raft of items for construction strategy
The ICE is calling for a new procurement approach as the body claims a closer relationship between the government and the industry is needed.Read more -
Research
New report calls for more public-private collaboration to deliver industrial strategy
The private and public sectors need to work together more efficiently to deliver on the UK’s infrastructure targets.Read more
Latest news and analysis
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International Women in Engineering Day
Women in engineering - let’s raise the bar together
To mark International Women in Engineering Day, Alison Waterworth looks at the progress being made to address the gender pay gap.Read more -
Bridges
Engineers on Manchester’s Ordsall Chord set to receive prestigious award
Engineers behind The Ordsall Chord are to receive the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Major Project Award for 2018.Read more -
European CIO Conference 2018
“We need to do something different” to deliver on time and budget, says HS2 director
The director of BIM for HS2 says a shift in culture towards digital is proving vital for savings when it comes to delivering the high-speed rail network.Read more -
International Women in Engineering Day
Top 50 list to be unveiled for International Women in Engineering Day 2018
Leading women in engineering list to highlight the achievements of returners and transferrers into the sector.Read more -
European CIO Conference 2018
Firms need to create a digital culture, says Southern Water’s head of data
Southern Water's chief data officer highlights the importance of collecting and exploiting data in creating the firm's digital strategy.Read more -
Heathrow expansion
Minister resigns ahead of parliamentary vote on Heathrow expansion
Trade minister steps down from the government to oppose the expansion of Heathrow Airport.Read more -
Market survey
Construction struggles continue as new work dips to a five-year low
The value of new construction contracts in May slumped by 10% compared to April, with the largest sectors continuing to decline.Read more -
Government spending
£670m of expiring government contracts up for grabs in “SME goldmine”
New research shows that there is a potential goldmine of opportunities for SMEs to gain a greater share of government spend.Read more -
Thames Tideway Tunnel
First boring machines lowered underground as Tideway prepares for tunnelling
Tideway has hailed another major landmark in the £4.2bn project with the lowering of the first two tunnelling machines underground.Read more -
Digital infrastructure
How digital innovation is making Gatwick fit for the future
Embracing digital change and innovation has enabled Gatwick Airport to make efficiencies and run a more effective service for passengers.Read more -
European CIO Conference 2018
CIOs take centre stage as firms go digital and contemplate changing business models
Second European CIO Conference takes place in London this week.Read more -
Digital infrastructure
Bentley Synchro acquisition to extend digital workflows through 4D modelling
Major acquisition by Bentley Systems to extend digital workflows for infrastructure project delivery through 4D construction modelling.Read more -
Railways
Rail Cities UK report maps out better future for urban rail
New report highlights that current investment in urban rail falls short of what is needed for cities to meet their wider economic, environmental and social goals.Read more -
Retention payments
Network Rail to take industry lead enforcing 28-day payments and banning retentions
Network Rail has revealed an industry leading step to change the way major suppliers working on the railway pay their subcontractors.Read more -
Skills
Applications open for Future Leaders 2019
An industry programme that trains young professionals in leadership and innovation is now open for applications.Read more -
International Women in Engineering Day
Supporting and mentoring returners back into the world of work
An industry scheme aimed at those with mid to senior level experience who have been out of the workplace for a significant period is helping women back into the world of work.Read more -
Conference preview
North west construction summit to address key industry issues
The fifth annual Greater Manchester Construction Summit is to take place on 18 July.Read more -
Transport for London
Bombardier seeking response from TfL after losing out on £1.5bn Piccadilly Line work
Bombardier's boss has revealed his disappointment after the firm was unsuccessful in gaining the contract for building 94 new trains.Read more -
Network Rail
Network Rail opens up competition for £5bn worth of track upgrades
Contractors are being sought for a trio of Network Rail upgrades over the next 10 years due to start in 2019.Read more -
Supercharged free ports could deliver £9bn boost to northern economy
Introducing seven supercharged free ports across the north could produce a massive boost to the UK's international trade.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