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Wales
New era for rail services as Transport for Wales takes over £5bn franchise
Arriva Trains Wales has ended a 15-year contract as the Welsh Government now oversees services for the first time.Read more -
Appointments
Tideway boss takes the chair at the Construction Leadership Council
The appointment of Andy Mitchell as new co-chair of the Construction Leadership Council has been welcomed.Read more -
Green business
New partnership launched to support green businesses and drive clean economic growth
Centre for Global Eco innovation and the Environmental Industries Commission team up to support green businesses.Read more
Latest news and analysis
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Smart infrastructure
Smart infrastructure is key to boosting access to clean water and sanitation
As populations increase, smart infrastructure solutions will be key to unlocking hidden capacity and boosting service provision.Read more -
European CEO Awards 2018
Finalists announced for ninth European CEO Awards
Now in its ninth year, finalists for the 2018 European CEO of the Year Awards have been revealed by ACE.Read more -
Sustainability
£320m low carbon heating network opens as government plots increased uptake
AECOM is part of a consortium appointed as delivery partner for the UK Government’s £320m Heat Networks Investment Project.Read more -
Public sector procurement
Scape Group appoints Balfour Beatty for £2.1 billion civil engineering frameworks
Balfour Beatty wins big with appointment for £2.1bn worth of Scape civils frameworksRead more -
Smart infrastructure
Making use of the valuable insights hidden in plain sight
How to avoid data paralysis in organisations and protect against data fatigue.Read more -
Rail
New study reveals the UK rail stations with the worst delays
Data published by the Which? consumer group finds stations in Manchester, York and Birmingham have the most delayed and cancelled trains.Read more -
Infrastructure delivery
Milton Keynes appoint WSP to develop infrastructure plan and meet area’s ambitions
New and existing infrastructure in Milton Keynes is set to be improved by the engineering and professional services consultancy, WSP.Read more -
Awards
Final shortlist announced for Transport Planning Society’s People’s Award
Judges whittle down transport awards shortlist to six finalists after receiving entries from across the UKRead more -
Collaboration
FIDIC calls for better collaboration to deliver successful projects at World Bank infrastructure meeting
FIDIC CEO speaks out for the consultancy and engineering industry on a key issue at influential World Bank infrastructure meeting.Read more -
Promoting engineering
Engineering sector must share its success stories more
Engineers need to do more capture the imagination of those directly impacted by their work, says Mott MacDonald's Davide Stronati.Read more -
Electric cars
How ready are we for an electric vehicle revolution?
The co-founder of an electric vehicle charging point firm looks at the obstacles needed to be overcome for the technology.Read more -
Payment
Calling time on late payment requires more than just regulation
Government needs to implement stronger punishments and do more than just regulation to eradicate industry late payers, Ben Jackson argues.Read more -
Awards
Breaking down barriers in construction – UKCW role model of the year announced
An Aecom engineering project manager has been recognised for her determination to inspire the next generation.Read more -
Budget 2018
ACE says the budget must recognise importance of infrastructure investment
The chancellor needs to deliver a budget that boosts infrastructure and the economy, says ACE.Read more -
Technology
Secure digital evidence collection platform launched for construction industry
New software launch to set new standards for security and digital inspection for the UK construction industry.Read more -
Rail review
UK rail review: passengers will see benefits of reform by next election, Grayling claims
The transport secretary has provided an update on the rail review by outlining what it hopes to achieve and who will be assisting.Read more -
Roads
New technology testbed on A2 and M2 in Kent
A high-tech ‘corridor’ is being created on the A2/M2 in Kent to let specially-equipped vehicles interact with roadside infrastructure.Read more -
Infrastructure investment
New Scottish National Infrastructure Company could end private financed projects
Plans for a Scottish National Infrastructure Company could mean major projects are no longer financed privately.Read more -
Major Projects
New inquiry launched on government’s management of major projects
Parliamentary committee to investigate how government initiates and manages major projects.Read more -
Roads
Lower Thames Crossing to boost road capacity by 90% across the river Thames
Highways England have launched a consultation on the Lower Thames Crossing, a proposed new motorway connecting Kent, Thurrock and Essex.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