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HS2
HS2 Old Oak Common construction moves a step closer
Start of construction at HS2’s London super-hub moves a step closer as Old Oak Common station planning submission is submitted.Read more -
Construction
Point-based immigration system will create pressures for contractors, says CECA and CLC
Industry bodies warn that the government’s proposed new point-based immigration system could threaten the construction sector’s ability to deliver the vital infrastructure the country needs.Read more -
Consultancy and Engineering Awards 2020
Deadline extended to enter this year's Consultancy and Engineering Awards
Consultancy businesses now have until Monday 2 March to enter their best projects, people, clients and companies in the annual Consultancy and Engineering Awards.Read more -
Construction
Tender price increase on the horizon as 'capacity crunch' hits construction industry
A capacity crunch may impact the construction industry's ability to respond to an upswing in capital spending, according to a new report by Turner and Townsend.Read more -
Government
ACE welcomes new ministerial appointments
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has welcomed the appointment of Rishi Sunak as chancellor as part of the government’s ministerial reshuffle last week.Read more -
Railways
Business and community groups call on government to kick-start rail electrification to meet 2040 rail decarbonisation target
Business, passengers and community groups publish open letter to the transport secretary, calling for an end to stop-start nature of past electrification schemes.Read more -
Climate change
Government announces £90m drive to reduce carbon emissions
Funding for two of Europe’s first-ever low carbon hydrogen production plants included in moves to use low carbon alternatives to fossil fuels.Read more -
Environment
Big challenges ahead for new environment secretary
George Eustice is no rookie when it comes to environmental matters, however in his first cabinet role he faces some sizeable challenges, says Matthew Farrow.Read more -
International trade
Government launches consultation on new UK global tariff
Four-week consultation launched on new UK global tariff post-Brexit.Read more -
Diversity
Mayor to lead drive to boost diversity in London’s infrastructure sector
Mayor aims to boost diversity and inclusion in London’s infrastructure industry and unveils a new panel of industry experts to advise on key issues.Read more -
Gender Balance
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.Read more -
Infrastructure delivery
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.Read more -
Environment
Using digital to improve community engagement on projects
Digital impact assessments can enable developers to engage better with communities during the planning process.Read more -
Modern Methods of Construction
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.Read more -
Regions
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.Read more -
Green transport
The charge towards the electric bus revolution
The challenges involved in creating the infrastructure to support the electrification of the UK's bus fleet.Read more -
Consultancy and Engineering Awards 2020
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.Read more -
Housing
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.Read more -
Network Rail
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.Read more -
National Infrastructure Commission
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.Read more