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British Water pledges to improve gender equality
Water business association calls for a sector where everyone can succeed and pledges to ensure equality within its own workforce. -
Time for a comprehensive skills plan for infrastructure, says CECA
Civils contractors have called for a dedicated skills plan for the infrastructure sector, as survey finds more than half of companies are having trouble attracting sufficiently-skilled staff. -
One of the UK’s largest modular villages gets the green light
Second phase of Northstowe is being brought forward by ‘House by Urban Splash,’ Homes England and Japan’s biggest house builder, Sekisui House. -
Government competitions for urban transport funding are inefficient and costly
Shortcomings in the current system of transport funding are holding cities back from addressing long-term challenges. -
Nominate now for 2020 Consultancy and Engineering Awards
Consultancy businesses have until this Friday, 21 February, to nominate the best projects, people, clients and companies in the annual Consultancy and Engineering Awards. -
Scotland commits extra £300m for affordable housing beyond 2021
Scottish government’s £300m pledge gives councils, housing associations and the construction sector some financial certainty ahead of spending review. -
Work to protect vital south-west rail artery takes significant step forward
Significant step towards more resilient railway as new Dawlish sea wall takes shape despite challenging conditions caused by storm Ciara. -
Government infrastructure strategy can’t stop at HS2, says commission chair
Ministers should take “golden moment of opportunity” to make firm decisions on developing sustainable infrastructure beyond HS2, says the National Infrastructure Commission. -
HS2 industry reaction: “Now, let’s build the thing!”
The construction sector reacts with massive enthusiasm to the government's decision to go ahead with building HS2. -
Northern leaders welcome decision to press ahead with HS2
Northern civic and business leaders have argued for HS2 to be delivered in full and are continuing to campaign for vital infrastructure investment to rebalance the national economy.