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Network Rail
Network Rail devolves structure and appoints five new regional managers
New executive leadership team to drive new “passenger first” approach.Read more -
Mergers & Acquisitions
WYG agrees to be sold to US consultancy giant Tetra Tech
Major UK consultancy to be taken over as WYG board unanimously recommends Tetra Tech’s bid of 55p per share.Read more -
HS2
Too many unanswered questions on HS2, say Lords in damning report
Big questions remain over HS2’s costs, business case, investment priorities and the marginalisation of the north, according to a new House of Lords report.Read more -
aerospace
Atkins and Vertical Aerospace take urban transportation to the skies
Atkins and Vertical Aerospace are working together on ambitious plans that could revolutionise urban travel.Read more -
Skills
Scotland moves to address housing skills gaps
The Scottish government is taking steps to improve skills to meet future housing demand.Read more -
Digital transformation
Why construction firms can no longer ignore digital construction
Technology is making a radical difference to the way construction businesses operate.Read more -
Roads
Highways England launches consultation on £1bn A66 upgrade
Options for the transformation of a key northern route, improving connections between the east and west of England, have been unveiled by DfT.Read more -
Scotland
Report urges “fundamental rethink” of Scotland’s approach to land development
Scottish Land Commission calls for “fundamental rethink” of speculative and market-driven approach to identifying and allocating land for development.Read more -
Health and wellbeing
New research building at Harwell will be unique in the UK
Work starts on research facility to transform understanding of diseases and speed up drug design.Read more -
Health and wellbeing
Kier Highways uses mini-series to launch conversation on mental health
Kier launches powerful video series to engage construction workers on mental health.Read more -
Holyrood to host ACE Scotland summer soirée
ACE Scotland’s annual summer networking reception takes place on 13 June at the Scottish parliament.Read more -
Smart Cities
Let’s apply the Gemini Principles to help deliver smart cities
Purpose, trust and function, as highlighted in the Gemini Principles, should be objectives that underpin all opportunities for smart technology in citiesRead more -
Climate change
Is infrastructure an impetus or impediment for a net-zero UK?
The infrastructure sector will be crucial in achieving decarbonisation transformation to net-zero emissions.Read more -
Railways
Rail industry suppliers frustrated by government’s “lack of clarity” on rail projects
There is an urgent need for the DfT to reveal what rail projects it is planning over the next five years, says the rail industry suppliers trade body.Read more -
Network Rail
Network Rail announces £800m haulage contract awards
Five-year rail haulage and seasonal service contracts worth a total value of £800m have been awarded by Network Rail.Read more -
Regeneration
Search underway for £800m Salford masterplan partner
Salford City Council launches search for private sector partner to deliver ambitious masterplan.Read more -
Project finance
Following the crowd could reap benefits, says new report
New research shows crowdfunding can provide competitive infrastructure capital while increasing social value.Read more -
Heathrow expansion
Heathrow expansion plans set for public consultation
Heathrow Airport announces public consultation on its expansion plans.Read more -
Magazine download
Editor’s message and May/June 2019 magazine download
The May/June 2019 edition of the Infrastructure Intelligence print magazine is now available for download.Read more -
Future of Consultancy campaign
Key clients set to speak at ACE Future of Consultancy conference
Leading clients line up to speak at ACE conference looking at the future shape of the construction industry.Read more