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Highlights
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HS2
Shortlist for Birmingham’s HS2 station expected to be drawn up next spring
HS2 has waved the starting flag for the construction tender process of Birmingham's Curzon Street station.Read more -
Construction sector deal, ACE
We can’t lose Construction Sector Deal momentum, ACE chief tells MPs
Speaking to MPs, Hannah Vickers spelt out what she believed was important in ensuring the £420m Construction Sector Deal is a success story.Read more -
Public engagement
Using tech to talk turkey during the project consultation process
Using technology can be a powerful way to engage with stakeholders and help dispel misunderstandings during the consultation process.Read more
Latest news and analysis
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Water
Will Labour’s nationalisation plans for water really work?
If Labour renationalises the water industry, will customers get a better deal?Read more -
Pedestrian and cycle safety
£13.4m vision unveiled for Manchester which puts cyclists and pedestrians first
British Olympian Chris Boardman unveils his vision for cycle-friendly Manchester roads, as part of a £150m investment programme.Read more -
Waterman wins framework on congestion-busting Bracknell road scheme
Bracknell Forest Council picks Waterman to design A322 widening scheme.Read more -
Northern Powerhouse
New figures show Northern Powerhouse broken promises, IPPR North claim
Londoners have received more than twice as much on transport spend than the north since the Northern Powerhouse creation, its claimed.Read more -
Public engagement
Engineers need to listen to people to deliver inclusive solutions
Engineers need to look through the lens of the local communities who will make use of their assets.Read more -
Diversity
Campaign says its on target to reach goal of one million women working in STEM
New research by WISE, the campaign for gender balance in STEM, says the UK is on target to reach a million women in those core subjects by 2020.Read more -
London
Foster + Partners unveil plans for 305m tulip-shaped skyscraper in London
A 305m "Tulip" tower, standing next to the Gherkin, could be the latest addition to London's skyline by 2025.Read more -
Appointments
Former HS1, Crossrail and Eurostar boss takes the chair at London City Airport
Rob Holden will be responsible for overseeing London City Airport's £500 million development programme, as the new chair.Read more -
Contracts
Construction firms need to question their contracts as a 'no deal' Brexit looms
If companies are negotiating new contracts now, they may wish to consider specific provisions dealing with Brexit-related risks, Nigel Blundell says.Read more -
Housing
Caution urged on government’s upbeat housing claims as figures show 2% growth
The rate at which new homes are being built has slowed figures show, despite the housing secretary's optimistic outlook.Read more -
Brexit
Brexit draft agreement “disastrous” for construction, industry boss says
The Brexit draft agreement could result in an "unprecedented skills deficit", says Scape boss Mark Robinson.Read more -
After Brexit
Transport secretary says leaving the EU will allow the UK to “set its own standards”
Chris Grayling has set out his vision for UK-EU transport arrangements post-Brexit and revealed what preparations were in place.Read more -
Private Finance Initiatives
Is the “end of PFI” little more than party politics?
After Philip Hammond pledged to not sign any new PFI contracts, what does this mean for financing future UK infrastructure projects?Read more -
Nuclear
Toshiba’s UK withdrawal shouldn’t mean the end for Moorside
WYG director Craig Hatch believes one cohesive voice is needed to convince government and investors of Moorside nuclear benefits.Read more -
Heathrow expansion
Heathrow appoints delivery commercial director for expansion
New delivery commercial director will immediately be involved in the shortlisting of the Heathrow expansion innovation partners.Read more -
TfL to team with Bosch and start-ups to solve key transport issues of the future
A new collaboration between TfL and Bosch is hoping to help start-ups gain access to cutting-edge data to develop innovative transport solutions.Read more -
HS2
Arcadis lands Old Oak Common HS2 station systems design contract
Arcadis has landed a systems design contract for the proposed Old Oak Common station that will allow for 24 trains per hour passing through.Read more -
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
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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