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Rail
Accident investigation branch to study Network Rail maintenance practice
The RAIB will look at how a cutting strengthening project contributed to the derailment and collision of two trains near WatfordRead more -
Roads
This man has some important messages for Highways England's suppliers
Highways England's director for complex infrastructure, Chris Taylor, speaks to Infrastructure Intelligence on safety, customer service and stakeholder relationships.Read more -
Energy
Electricity – we're having the wrong conversation
Recent controversy surrounding Hinkley Point C has exposed some myths about electricity costs, writes Peter DixonRead more
Latest news and analysis
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Green energy
Four suppliers win £9m Scottish Water solar power contracts
Four contractors have been selected to develop, design and install photovoltaic cells for solar power projects in Scotland.Read more -
Transport
Minister visits as new £41m transport hub for Edinburgh nears completion
The new Edinburgh Gateway transport interchange is on track to open to passengers in December.Read more -
People & Careers
Over 500 graduates and apprentices begin their careers at Amey
More than 500 young people start their careers at Amey.Read more -
WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff appointed to Transport for Greater Manchester framework
WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff secures place on Transport for Greater Manchester professional services framework.Read more -
Airports
Atkins’ Graham Bolton takes up chair of British Aviation Group
Atkins' director takes over as chair of aviation sector body.Read more -
Environment
Bins to go as Australia turns to automatic waste collection
Australia to launch first underground waste collection system as part of a smart city initiative in Maroochydore.Read more -
People & Careers
Ramboll look to Riley to build UK business
Ramboll's key hire of Mathew Riley from Arcadis will position the firm well to grow their UK business.Read more -
Politics
Laws of political gravity and George Osborne
Is there another leader of the opposition rising from inside the government's own political party?Read more -
Roads
Highways design work bundled up to cut bid costs
Highways England has answered consultants' concerns over costs of secondary bidding by forming regional packages of work for remaining phases of the project control frameworkRead more -
Awards
Shortlist announced for 2016 Be Inspired Awards
Bentley Systems Inc announces 54 finalists for this year's Be Inspired Awards.Read more -
Key minister with Northern Powerhouse responsibilities quits government
Lord O'Neill resigns from his post as Treasury minister amid speculation he was unhappy at new PM's policies on China and the Northern Powerhouse.Read more -
Poliitcs
Party conferences to have key focus on construction and infrastructure
On the eve of their annual events in Liverpool and Birmingham, we look at what the two main political parties are saying about construction.Read more -
Climate change
New climate change study to look at impact on business practices
A new study into the effect of climate change on businesses will help organisations make better decisions in the future.Read more -
London
London mayor launches inquiry into garden bridge project's use of public money
New doubts over London's garden bridge following Sadiq Khan's announcement of inquiry into the project.Read more -
Water
Alternative water supply system for southern California earns top industry honour
Award-winning Black & Veatch design provides water security, added supply and sustainability for Orange County.Read more -
highways
Meeting the Big Data challenge in the highways sector
What does the Big Data revolution mean for the future of the highways sector?Read more -
The market
Mixed bag for construction in August as housebuilding rises but other sectors fall
Housebuilding construction in July and August have performed significantly better when compared to the same months in 2015.Read more -
Roads
Hochtief wins £11m M4 junction 16 upgrade near Swindon
Hochtief appointed as contractor for motorway transformation project close to its UK headquarters.Read more -
Wind
New noise concerns over work at Rampion offshore wind farm
Despite the approval process examining noise disruptions from the installation of Rampion offshore wind farm, new noise complaints have arisen.Read more -
Water
Southern Water to counter drought threat with desalination plant
Southern Water has heeded the drought warnings in Water UK's most recent report, including plans for its first desalination plant.Read more
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