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National Infrastructure Commission
Sir John Armitt welcomes Neale Coleman to National Infrastructure Commission
Neale Coleman appointed by chancellor to serve as National Infrastructure Commissioner.Read more -
Webinar
THIS FRIDAY: North west metro mayors to speak at levelling-up roundtable event
Steve Rotheram and Andy Burnham to speak at Infrastructure Intelligence roundtable on the role of infrastructure investment in levelling up the North/South divide.Read more -
Scotland, Infrastructure Commission for Scotland
Scotland unveils draft £24bn infrastructure investment plan
£24bn plan will support 45,000 jobs and stimulate green post-Covid economic recovery, says Scottish government.Read more
Latest news and analysis
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Net Zero
West Midlands Combined Authority appoint WSP to deliver net zero plan
WSP planning to help West Midlands region achieve net zero by 2041.Read more -
Net Zero
Tying the UK recovery to decarbonisation and inclusive growth
Recovery finance should be directed to decarbonisation, while also ensuring broader societal needs are met.Read more -
Infrastructure resilience
Renewables and telecoms amongst the most resilient in pandemic, says new report
Foresight white paper reveals significant differences in pandemic resilience across infrastructure sub-sectors.Read more -
International
Webinar for UK firms on rebuilding crucial facilities in Peru
Webinar of interest to UK firms looking to work in Latin America takes place this week.Read more -
Highways England
Highways England calls on suppliers to register for new safety passport
Industry-led Highways England Passport Scheme open to all suppliers, large and small.Read more -
Scotland
HSRG calls for renewed focus on Anglo-Scottish high speed rail
Industry group asks UK government to commit funding to explore how best to connect Scotland to HS2.Read more -
Covid recovery
CITB launches Strategic Plan 2021-25
Supporting training and retraining to rebuild recovery and making it easier to recruit apprentices are key elements of CITB’s Strategic Plan.Read more -
Digital transformation
Your chance to take part in digital ‘state of the nation’ survey
Major industry study underway on digital transformation in major project delivery.Read more -
Sport and leisure
Mott MacDonald and Restrata team up to help get fans back into stadia
Technology will be crucial in minimising Covid risk and providing a safe environment for sports fans.Read more -
Industry futures
Future leaders challenge conventional thinking
Optimism bias is a major factor in overspends and delayed project delivery, according to Leila Behzadi-Spencer.Read more -
ACE
Put placemaking at heart of planning policy, say MPs
Parliamentarians call for placemaking to be at the heart of the National Planning Policy Framework.Read more -
Net Zero
Network Rail publishes Environmental Sustainability Strategy
Network Rail describes strategy as a key ambition for rail to be the cleanest, greenest form of mass transport.Read more -
Construction and coronavirus
Covid causes 55% of Scottish construction firms to change apprenticeship plans
CITB survey finds more than half of Scottish construction firms forced to rethink apprenticeship recruitment due to pandemic.Read more -
National Infrastructure Commission
Collaboration is key to a successful future, says Sir John Armitt
Wide-ranging interview with National Infrastructure Commission chair highlights key role of infrastructure in improving daily life.Read more -
Company news
Turner & Townsend report growing revenues and profits
Turner & Townsend is building resilience in the face of the pandemic, with global turnover reaching £744m.Read more -
Infrastructure and society
Public in the dark on economic impact of major infrastructure
The British public are unsure about economic impact of major infrastructure projects.Read more -
Sustainability
True sustainability means building future-focused infrastructure
The dual economic and health shocks of 2020 have increased the appetite for change, offering a rare window for radical thinking.Read more -
Company news
Kier posts £225m pre-tax loss
Kier has revealed a £225.3m loss in its annual accounts, another blow after a £229.5m loss last year.Read more -
Network Rail
East Coast main line powers ahead with £216.2m contract
East Coast main line increases power supply with £216.2m contract award.Read more -
Research and development
How to sense-check your R&D claim
Webinar to assist consultancy firms claiming R&D tax credits.Read more
Tweets
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