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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 -
Transport for London
Siemens Mobility scoop £1.5bn TfL contract to build new fleet of Piccadilly Line trains
Transport for London has announced Siemens Mobility Limited will build 94 new trains for the Piccadilly Line.Read more -
Digital transformation
Change management is key to digital transformation
We spoke with Neil Davidson of Deltek, software and information solutions provider for professional services firms, about how firms should respond to the challenge of digital transformation.Read more
Latest news and analysis
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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 -
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 -
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 -
Construction
£22m construction skills fund to help narrow industry’s skills shortage
The government has pledged £22m towards the development of 20 on-site hubs to train more people.Read more -
Housing
New York style property sales levy could raise £62bn for housing, report says
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering has published a report which sets out a series of proposals to help fix the UK's broken housing market.Read more -
After Brexit
Calls to create UK investment bank post-Brexit to fund future infrastructure projects
The ICE has called for a new UK investment bank and free movement of workers to ensure infrastructure projects continue to be undertaken.Read more -
Network Rail
Network Rail predicts to procure £2.2bn over next 10 years as it streamlines process
Network Rail has developed new technology in the hope of encouraging more SMEs to bid for a range of services over the coming years.Read more -
Research
Fresh design approach can cut construction resource use by 23%, new research says
Engineering consulting firm WSP has outlined 10 recommendations which could have a massive impact on construction firms' productivity.Read more -
Greater Manchester
Action needed now to tackle Greater Manchester’s air pollution crisis, report says
New research by the IPPR North has found that life expectancy in the region is being reduced by an average of six months due to pollution.Read more -
Energy efficiency
Local authorities failing to enforce energy efficiency regulations
Failure to enforce energy efficiency regulations is symptomatic of a broken regulatory framework says leading environmental business group.Read more -
After Brexit
Brexit will harm UK infrastructure improvements, say industry professionals
New survey highlights infrastructure professionals’ worries about Brexit.Read more -
Driverless cars
Enabling emerging transport technology and intelligent mobility
The private sector is working closely with academia and the public sector on innovative transport technology research projects.Read more -
High Speed Rail
First Hitachi bullet train arrives on UK shores ahead of summer testing
The first of 19 bullet trains has arrived in Southampton as part of a fleet which will provide extra seating and reduce harmful emissions by up to 90%.Read more -
Gatwick Airport
Gatwick reveals five-year £1.1bn investment plan
Gatwick has announced a catalogue of new projects as part of a five-year investment plan to combat expected increases in passenger numbers.Read more -
Network Rail
Rail regulator calls for Network Rail to spend additional £1bn on railway upgrades
The Office of Rail and Road has responding to Network Rail's five-year spending plan by identifying an extra £1bn needed to replace worn out assets.Read more -
Towards digital transformation - special supplement download available
Special Digital Transformation supplement published by Infrastructure Intelligence.Read more -
Brexit
Government urged to clarify access to vital infrastructure funding post-Brexit
Local Government Association urges the government to make available alternatives to European Investment Bank funding after Brexit.Read more -
Company news
WYG appoints Anne Clements as planning director
Consultancy firm makes a key appointment to its London planning team.Read more -
Energy
Greenlink appoints WSP on major energy project linking Ireland and Wales
WSP is appointed to one of Europe’s most important energy infrastructure projects.Read more
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