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Opinion
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Act now to stop the brain drain impacting the UK infrastructure recovery.
New research by Hays and the IMechE demonstrates the temptation of overseas contracts, says Greg Lettington. -
Busy industry gives Progress Network confidence to expand
I have noticed a renewed feeling of confidence in our industry. It was heartening to see the government set out its updated National Infrastructure Plan in December, with £375bn of planned private and public sector... -
Improved transport policies can drive economic growth for our cities
We already know that good transport links can make a huge difference to the economic success of a city; just look at the benefits being realised by towns along the route of HS1, and the... -
Why I want legislation on smoke alarms
Nick Raynsford MP explains why he promoted proive Members Bill throught the Hous of Commons this month Smoke alarms save lives. A person is four times more likely to die in a fire in the... -
Clarity over HS2's business case is crucial, but beware the cost of not going ahead.
HS2 is just the first step towards smarter, better connected UK, says Malcolm Bairstow -
A view from the Gulf: we’ll all manage resources differently this time
Dubai based Tom Bower tells Infrastructure Intelligence that the Middle East market has matured but the huge portfolio of work underway means that challenges remain. -
Devolution is good, but local delivery should mean what it says
Local investment must benefit local businesses says Jonathan Spruce -
A UK-China relationship in the heart of Africa?
China is eyeing UK infrastructure expertise, says ACE chief executive Nelson Ogunshakin. -
Carbon capture and storage – magic bullet or white elephant?
Carbon capture requires incentives to encourage industry to adopt technologies that add cost and reduce output by 20%. Tony Alderson explains. -
Developing an infrastructure of engineering talent
How will we increase the number taking physics A-level by 50% in three years, asks Paul Jackson.