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Northern transport
PM sets out plans to give the north more control of rail services
Northern mayors and combined authorities will have greater control over setting local train fares, timetables, and budgets under sweeping new plans set out by the prime minister.Read more -
Construction
Search underway to find partner for £1.5bn ID Manchester development
The University of Manchester begins competitive tender process to find development and investment partner for transformational £1.5bn project.Read more -
National Infrastructure Commission
Summer disruption highlights need for better infrastructure resilience, says NIC
Summer disruption highlights need to understand ‘cascade effect’ on resilience of inter-connected infrastructure systems, says NIC.Read more
Latest news and analysis
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Construction
Serious doubts about future of Sirius Minerals new £3bn mine
The future of Sirius Minerals new £3bn mine in North Yorkshire has been thrown into serious doubt after the government failed to step in with vital support.Read more -
Editor’s message and September/October 2019 magazine download
The September/October 2019 edition of the Infrastructure Intelligence print magazine is now available for download.Read more -
Housing
Redrow launches ‘better way to live’ campaign
Housebuilder Redrow has launched a ‘better way to live’ campaign, highlighting communities being created beyond the actual physical homes themselves.Read more -
Highways England
Strong but silent rig brings quieter roadworks
Neighbour-friendly quiet rig means works can be carried out at night if necessary.Read more -
HS2
Ancient woodland clearances halted during HS2 review
Removals of ancient woodlands have been halted during the independent Oakervee review, unless absolutely necessary to avoid major cost and schedule impacts.Read more -
HS2
Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA joint venture wins £1bn HS2 contract
A Balfour Beatty VINCI SYSTRA joint venture has been awarded a HS2 construction management contract for the £1bn Old Oak Common station.Read more -
East West Rail
East-West rail link declared as a Nationally Significant Infrastructure Project
Communities between Oxford and Cambridge are on track to be linked by rail before the end of the next decade.Read more -
Company news
Scape Group creates two new teams to support rapid expansion
Public procurement specialists the Scape Group carry out restructure to support rapid expansion.Read more -
Network Rail
Network Rail confirms route director appointments
Network Rail’s regional directors have each confirmed a series of appointments to their senior management teams.Read more -
Company news
RSK Group announces acquisition of Ecologia
RSK Group has added to its growing portfolio by announcing the acquisition of Ecologia Environmental Solutions Ltd.Read more -
Flood protection
New £62m flood funding for communities in England
The government claims that a new £62m flood boost will better protect over 9,004 homes.Read more -
Electric cars
Concerns persist over charging infrastructure and price of electric vehicles
More charging points are needed in UK to cope with anticipated demand for electric vehicles, say Siemens.Read more -
Digital infrastructure
New report on digital maturity in UK infrastructure sector
Report from Digital Transformation Task Group focuses on seven areas of digital maturity.Read more -
Construction
Potentially damaging VAT changes delayed by 12 months
The government’s decision to delay to VAT change is a victory for common sense, says the FMB.Read more -
National Infrastructure Commission
Regional mayors join forces to demand more local powers
Cross-party mayors tell PM: "You know the power of devolution better than anyone, now let us control our own destiny."Read more -
FIDIC Mexico City 2019
Social infrastructure central to Mexico City's bold improvement plans, says minister
Mexico City government minister says people and communities are at the heart of the city’s ambitious infrastructure plans.Read more -
FIDIC Mexico City 2019
Get ready for digital transformation, says Obama's former big data advisor
Huge opportunities exist from new technology for the industry, but firms need to embrace digital to take advantage.Read more -
FIDIC Mexico City 2019
Future leaders take the stage in Mexico
FIDIC’s brand new Future Leaders group enjoys successful launch at FIDIC’s International Infrastructure Conference in Mexico City.Read more -
FIDIC Mexico City 2019
FIDIC continues to shape positive progress in the industry
FIDIC’s best business practice forum discusses current trends and challenges at busy conference session in Mexico City.Read more -
FIDIC Mexico City 2019
Mexico City plays host to the world’s engineers
FIDIC’s annual international infrastructure conference is taking place in Mexico over the next four days.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