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Highways England
New road surface using rubber is trialled on the M1
A new road surface using recycled tyres is being trialled on the M1 by Highways England.Read more -
Housing
Bidders invited for £340m new-build housing framework
Social housing consortium Efficiency North is seeking contractors for £340m new build framework in Yorkshire and Humberside.Read more -
Climate change
Building towards the UK’s net zero carbon target
The engineering and construction industry has a critical role to play in meeting the UK’s carbon emissions targets.Read more -
Transport for London
Transport for London unveils huge cycling infrastructure database
World's largest cycling database aims to make cycling in the capital easier for all.Read more -
Construction
AECOM starts ground investigation work for Lower Thames Crossing
Ground investigation and survey work along the 14.5 mile route of the Lower Thames Crossing is now underway.Read more -
Digital transformation
GIS set to play starring role on future infrastructure projects
If we want a more digital future, we need to start with data and GIS is where that expertise lies, says Atkins associate director Geoff Waite.Read more -
Ports
UK set to establish up to ten new freeports after leaving EU
New freeports aim to turbo-charge economy and generate more than 150,000 jobs.Read more -
NHS
PM announces £850m to upgrade 20 hospitals across England
Extra cash for the NHS includes £850m to upgrade 20 hospitals across England, but healthcare professionals describe new money as a drop in the ocean.Read more -
Construction output
UK construction output declines for third consecutive month
Brexit and political uncertainty highlighted, as latest PMI figures show the longest continuous period of decline since 2016.Read more -
Airports
People's airport plan to help Teesside take off
Plans to revitalise a regional airport are making headlines and changing politics on Teesside.Read more -
Construction
International interest in building first opening bridge over the River Clyde
Three engineering teams are in the running to build the first opening road bridge over the River Clyde.Read more -
Diversity
Wates commits to doubling its female workforce by 2025
Diversity and inclusion plan outlines targets to 2025, including women accounting for 40% of workforce.Read more -
Environment
£13.25m available for low carbon and active travel in Scotland
The third round of European and Scottish government funding is now open for applications.Read more -
Company news
Amey reveals pre-tax loss of £428m
Hefty losses blamed on legacy issues, with company claiming to be in much stronger financial position after PFI dispute resolution.Read more -
Environment
The UK’s journey on the road to zero just got faster
What infrastructure do we really need to meet the government's 2050 zero emissions target for energy generation?Read more -
Housing
Work begins on £1bn East London housing regeneration
Demolition has begun on one of London’s biggest housing regeneration projects, marking a significant step forward for the £1bn scheme.Read more -
Railways
Hitachi wins £400m new train contract
Durham-based rail specialists to build 165 intercity carriages as part of complete fleet replacement for East Midlands Railway.Read more -
Magazine download
Editor’s message and July/August 2019 magazine download
The July/August 2019 edition of the Infrastructure Intelligence print magazine is now available for download.Read more -
Nuclear decommissioning
Chairman of the NDA to step down
Nuclear Decommissioning Authority chairman Tom Smith has decided not to seek a further term on the NDA Board when his term ends in February 2020.Read more -
Natural capital
AECOM launches pioneering natural capital lab in Scottish Highlands
Five-year living lab to allow AECOM to test and trial experimental new technologies to help measure environmental change.Read more