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News and analysis
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Government
Government’s infrastructure decision making – wasting time and money?
New report reveals weaknesses in government processes that hamper effective infrastructure decisions.Read more -
Infrastructure politics
Northern Ireland £1bn better off after DUP-Tory deal
Schools hospitals and transport projects to benefit in Northern Ireland over the next two years after the Democratic Unionists sign confidence and supply deal to support the Conservatives in Parliament.Read more -
Infrastructure Pipeline
Government urged to get back to work on infrastructure
National Infrastructure Commission chair, Lord Adonis, has teamed up with business leaders to press government on the urgency of key infrastructure projects, publishing a list of 12 top priorities.Read more -
Company news
Sweco expands with Teesside office opening
Sweco UK has opened a new office in Stockton to give the company a greater presence in the north east of England.Read more -
Roads
Users have their say on future roads investment
Transport Focus says that road users' key issues should be addressed by the Road Investment Strategy.Read more -
Sustainability
WSP to become carbon neutral by 2025
WSP restructures to better deliver its corporate social responsibility and sustainability aims.Read more -
Public sector procurement
North West Construction Hub to retender high value framework
North west procurement organisation to hold event to engage industry on re-procuring its construction framework.Read more -
Brexit
Construction facing up to the facts on migrant workers
The Construction Industry Training Board has published results from extensive research on employment of migrant workers from within and outside the EU, debunking one or two myths.Read more -
Armed forces
Untapped potential of ex-military personnel
Construction could tap into an often overlooked talent source which has all the required skills the industry needs.Read more -
International Women in Engineering Day
Getting diversity in the boardroom starts with acknowledging ideas
All voices need to be heard and acknowledged, otherwise diversity will be discouraged.Read more -
International Women in Engineering Day
Improving female representation at senior levels
Paula Tinkler takes a look at what needs to be done to increase representation of females at senior levels of engineering.Read more -
International Women in Engineering Day
Don’t let industry stereotypes hold you back
There's never been a more exciting time to encourage more young women into the profession.Read more -
International Women in Engineering Day
Engineering 'manbassadors' needed to help promote gender equality
Conversations around gender in the industry must be inclusive, argues Athena Livesey.Read more -
International Women in Engineering Day
Improved industry health and safety culture can help inform the diversity challenge
The challenge to improve diversity and inclusion in the industry can be informed by the sector's positive health and safety cultures.Read more -
International Women in Engineering Day
A real passion to make a difference
When faced with workplace challenges, having a real passion for what you do is what makes a difference.Read more -
International Women in Engineering Day
Working mothers need flexibility to progress their careers
Flexible working in the industry is key to unlocking opportunities for working mothers.Read more -
Poliitcs
Queen’s speech: Some positives for construction despite Brexit focus
The government's programme inevitably focuses on Brexit but there are some positives for the construction sector.Read more -
London
London transport strategy to deliver fairer, greener and healthier city
London mayor unveils plans to radically transform the capital’s transport network.Read more -
Industry bodies
New CIOB president calls for more diversity in construction
Rebecca Thompson pledges to make diversity and inclusion one of the major themes of her year in office.Read more -
Northern transport
David Brown steps down as Transport for the North boss to lead Northern Rail
Transport for the North chief executive is to leave the organisation in September to head up Arriva Rail North.Read more