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Government
Transport minister resigns over Brexit in latest blow for government
On leaving his ministerial role, Jo Johnson urges Theresa May to "give the public the final say" on Brexit.Read more -
Nuclear
Government “dithering” harming chances of investment, nuclear experts say
WYG and a former Conservative minister among those who have criticised the government's lack of action for nuclear investment.Read more -
European CEO Conference 2018
Industry bosses cite mental wellbeing, political tensions and skills as main concerns
Bosses from Arup, Motts, Arcadis, AECOM and FIDIC shared views on what kept them up at night during the European CEO Conference.Read more
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Company news
Interserve publish defiant response following share price crash and speculation
Following media reports, Interserve has attempted to allay concerns and says it expects "significant operating profit improvement" this year.Read more -
Appointments
Yorkshire MP becomes new rail minister as transport department shuffles the pack
Following Jo Johnson's surprise resignation last week, the Department for Transport has unveiled Andrew Jones as the new rail minister.Read more -
Roads
Amey awarded another substantial north west roads contract by Highways England
Amey has landed a £50m designs contract across the north west’s 260 miles of motorway and 50 miles of A roads .Read more -
Diversity
Rail organisation launches campaign to increase the number of female train drivers
After appointing the first female yard controller at one of its depots, Greater Anglia is hoping 40% of applicants will be women by 2021.Read more -
Infrastructure delivery
It's vital we think big picture and put outcomes at the heart of infrastructure
Turner & Townsend's head of programme advisory states how a strategy based on long-term outcomes needs to become more common.Read more -
Roads
20-year A46 improvement plan unveiled to deliver potential £7.1bn boost to economy
With motorists often left delayed in rush hour average speeds below 20mph, Midlands Connect has launched a major improvement plan.Read more -
Nuclear
Plans for a new Cumbrian nuclear power station dealt potentially fatal blow
Engineering giant Toshiba has confirmed it is winding up its nuclear arm meaning plans for a nuclear power station in Cumbria are in doubt.Read more -
Gender Balance
AECOM’s female graduates jump by 18% in bid to create more diverse workforce
AECOM has revealed encouraging results on the rise in female graduates after launching a programme to address an industry-wide issue.Read more -
Industry bodies
British Water promotes from within naming Lila Thompson as new chief executive
International director steps up to become the new chief executive of British Water.Read more -
European CEO Conference 2018
Modest profit and revenue rises revealed in latest consultancy benchmarking study
The results of the latest ACE benchmarking study for consultancy and engineering firms have been released.Read more -
European CEO Conference 2018
HS2 chief executive says it may have been better to start build from north to south
HS2 chief executive Mark Thurston has laid out the case for how vital the network is for the UK while admitting the build could have started in the north.Read more -
European CEO Conference 2018
Industry asked for views on delivering a sustainable built environment
ACE publishes discussion paper on accelerating the delivery of a sustainable built environment.Read more -
Transport funding
Combined authority earmarks £43m for projects to keep West Midlands moving
The West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) is this week set to consider a £43m investment in ten congestion-busting projects.Read more -
Scotland
Long delays for major infrastructure projects in Scotland
The Scottish government has revealed that more than a dozen building projects have been hit by major delays.Read more -
Towns
Transport key to putting towns back on the map, says report
Post-industrial towns need decent and efficient transport to thrive, new report reveals.Read more -
Industry bodies
Costain Group boss Andrew Wyllie is new president of the ICE
ICE’s new president focuses on new technology and the opportunities for engineers.Read more -
Company news
New chief operating officer for Arcadis
New senior appointments at Arcadis strengthens its leadership team.Read more -
Green energy
Brexit uncertainty leads to decline in UK clean energy investment
Renewable energy industry fears that failure to secure Brexit deal could lead to an increase in uncertainty for the power sector.Read more -
Future of Consultancy campaign
ACE announces Future of Consultancy campaign
New campaign announced to help consultants and engineers meet the challenges in delivering the next era of infrastructure and buildings.Read more -
Housing
Government unveils new commission to build "more beautiful homes"
The ‘Building Better, Building Beautiful’ Commission is said to be the next step in ensuring design and style principles are central to housebuilding.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
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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