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Highlights
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Railways
UK railway needs revolution not evolution, says rail review chair
The government should step back from the UK railway, which should be run by a new independent body, says the chair of the Williams rail review.Read more -
HS2
HS2 reveals first designs for automated people mover
A new driverless transport system will connect the HS2 interchange station with new stops at Birmingham Airport, Birmingham International Station, and the National Exhibition Centre.Read more -
Infrastructure funding
Scottish government announces £4m funding for North Sea infrastructure decommissioning
The Scottish government has launched a fourth round of its decommissioning challenge fund.Read more
Latest news and analysis
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Green energy
A wind of change for onshore wind development?
The government needs to take an urgent and fresh look at the planning and regulatory restrictions that have been holding back the onshore wind sector.Read more -
Construction
Delay “disruptive” VAT changes to avoid construction chaos, says FMB
The Federation of Master Builders calls on the government to delay major VAT changes to avoid construction chaos and insolvencies.Read more -
Technology
Construction firms need to up their game to go digital, new research reveals
Industry should stop deployment of 18th century working practices on 21st century projects and go digital, new report says.Read more -
Company news
Mott MacDonald appoints Cathy Travers as new UK and Europe MD
Mott MacDonald's new UK and Europe MD will be responsible for over 7,500 staff and revenue in excess of £824m.Read more -
Technology
New global technology alliance aims to end project overruns
New global digital alliance aims to harness AI to better manage major projects.Read more -
Transport for London
Andy Lord appointed new managing director of London Underground
Former British Airways director of operations takes up new role at London Underground in November.Read more -
Electric cars
Government plans for electric car charge points to be installed in all future homes
The government is proposing that all future new-build homes should be fitted with electric car charge points.Read more -
Company news
Interserve appoints Alan Lovell as new chairman
One of UK’s largest government contractors appoints new chair after “period of significant challenge and change.”Read more -
International
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank reaches 100-member milestone
AIIB reaches 100-member milestone, and signs agreements to deepen international cooperation.Read more -
Cities and infrastructure
Cities must plan better for older communities, says new Arup report
Arup report warns that cities must better cater for older communities or risk being unfit for purpose.Read more -
Diversity
London Assembly transport chair calls for greater diversity in rail industry
London assembly transport chair calls for the rail industry to better represent the people it serves.Read more -
Transport for London
TfL announces £2.5m funding boost as demand grows for cycle parking
More than 50,000 spaces needed over next six years, with half of Londoners saying that lack of parking is deterring them from cycling.Read more -
Construction futures
Collapse of oldest building company confirms financial crisis, say contractors' group
The Specialist Engineering Contractors’ Group calls for government action to support supply chains affected by larger firm insolvencies.Read more -
BIM
EFCA launches guidelines on implementing ISO standard for BIM
New guidance published to help construction professionals optimise use of BIM ISO standard.Read more -
Electric cars
£37m government funding to develop electric chargepoint infrastructure
Solar, high speed and wifi charging aims to revolutionise electric transport.Read more -
Housing
Make places not just homes, says better building commission
Retail parks and supermarkets could be turned into new mixed developments for communities, says report.Read more -
Water & Waste
Environment Agency tells water companies to clean up their act
Efforts to protect environment “simply unacceptable", with only one of England’s water and sewage companies performing at the level expected.Read more -
Climate change
UK action on climate change lagging way behind what's needed
The government has hit only one of 25 targets and action to curb greenhouse gas emissions lags far behind what is needed, says a damming report by the Committee on Climate Change.Read more -
Flood protection
Government launches flood and coastal erosion call for evidence
Industry views sought to inform the upcoming government policy statement on flooding and coastal erosion.Read more -
Contracts
Caribbean Development Bank signs five-year agreement to use FIDIC standard contracts
Another leading international funding organisation has signed up to use FIDIC standard forms of contract.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