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News and analysis
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Housing
Scape Group calls for ambitious renewal of council housebuilding
Scape have called for councils to be given more power to build social housing, after an 80% decrease in homes being built for social rent over the last 10 years.Read more -
Company news
SYSTRA UK appoints Nick Salt as CEO
Galiford Try infrastructure managing director joins SYSTRA UK as new CEO.Read more -
Frameworks
Great Places Housing Group invites bids for £750m framework
Innovation Chain North framework seeks bids covering construction, modular and consultancy services across the north of England.Read more -
London
How will London’s infrastructure pipeline be funded and financed?
There are big challenges for infrastructure investment in London with concerns being raised about the environment for domestic and foreign investment.Read more -
Devolution
Leading think-tank calls for a Devolution Parliament to empower the north
IPPR North analysis reveals England has become more centralised as local government spending has been cut by £9.5bn.Read more -
Risk management
Counting the cost of risk misunderstandings
By adopting a personal, solutions-focused approach to risk communication, project managers can win the stakeholder support they need.Read more -
Company news
Ramboll appoints new director of cities and regeneration
Elad Eisenstein has joined Ramboll from Arup to lead the firm’s urban regeneration work across the UK.Read more -
Housing
British public overwhelmingly support brownfield urban development, research finds
A new study by Copper Consultancy says that 70% of people are in favour of housing developments on brownfield land.Read more -
Airports
AECOM leads joint venture to expand Sardinia airport
Work to expand Sardinia airport will see passenger numbers grow to 4.5 million per year.Read more -
Climate change
Industry calls for Pledge to Net Zero
Environmental services sector launches pledge to tackle climate change and support delivery of UK’s net zero greenhouse gas emissions targets.Read more -
Frameworks
Place shaping takes centre stage in Scape Group’s refreshed £1bn frameworks
Scape Group publishes contract notice for refreshed £1bn specialist consultancy frameworks, including new £150m focus on place shaping.Read more -
Carbon reduction
How much is too much? Planning’s role in reducing carbon emissions
Why radical controls are needed in the planning system to encourage carbon reduction.Read more -
Company news
Interserve CEO Debbie White to step down as company announces major restructure
Interserve’s CEO Debbie White is leaving the company and will not be replaced, as the company is being restructured into three separate businesses.Read more -
Cycling infrastructure
Construction work on new London cycleway reaches major milestone
Construction work on Cycleway 4 is set to start ahead of schedule and will add 10km of cycle lanes to London’s cycle network.Read more -
Ports
New figures show Scottish maritime sector is on the rise
The maritime sector in Scotland directly supports nearly £10bn in turnover, according to a new report, with 14% growth forecast by 2023.Read more -
Network Rail
Ilford station main works to start in the New Year
Works at Ilford station to begin in January, in readiness for the Elizabeth line.Read more -
Construction
Building work set to begin on £73m Commonwealth Games aquatics centre
Centre will host the swimming and diving events at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, and be a lasting community legacy for decades to come.Read more -
HS2
Full speed ahead for HS2, according to leaked report
HS2 should still go ahead despite costs potentially ballooning to over £88bn, according to a leaked report of the Oakervee review.Read more -
Climate change
UK unprepared for climate change as severe floods hit northern England
Climate change and poor management blamed, as work continues to limit flood damage in northern England.Read more -
Research and development
R&D departments must prepare for surge in activity
An Ayming report reveals funding boost for global R&D teams but outlines complacency on talent from business leaders.Read more