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News and analysis
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Company news
Arcadis appoints first director of resilient cities in the UK
Resilient cities appointment at Arcadis will help support the company’s work with cities and city leaders around the UK.Read more -
European CEO Conference 2019
European CEOs grasp opportunity to discuss future of consultancy
Industry leaders discuss developments impacting on infrastructure and those who plan, build, deliver and use it.Read more -
HS2
HS2 Oakervee review delayed until 2020, according to deputy chair
HS2 review criticised by deputy chair of panel, and publication set to be delayed until 2020.Read more -
Fracking
Government pauses fracking ahead of election, but faces calls for permanent ban
Government temporarily bans fracking in England, but opposition parties and environmental groups call for ban to be made permanent.Read more -
Finance
Pagabo launches funding arm to fuel transformation in construction industry
National framework organisation Pagabo is launching a new initiative to invest in SMEs, start-ups and innovators who want to help shape the future of the construction industry.Read more -
Housing
Glasgow approves £500m five-year housing investment plan
Glasgow City Council aims to attract £500m investment into building new affordable homes and improving existing housing.Read more -
European CEO Conference 2019
Industry disruptors bringing opportunity to infrastructure sector
European construction CEOs meeting in London struck a positive note despite the global challenges they face.Read more -
Construction output
UK construction output suffers further steep decline
Ongoing political and Brexit uncertainty fuels further steep decline in construction output and subdued business confidence for the year ahead, according to latest PMI figures.Read more -
Smart Cities
Cities are missing smart environmental opportunities, says new EIC report
Despite enthusiasm for the smart city agenda, smart environmental applications have real potential that is not being fully utilised.Read more -
Digital infrastructure
A workforce fit for the future?
Despite a year of progress, most construction organisations are still at a relatively early stage in their digital transformation.Read more -
General election 2019
Construction calls for infrastructure to be centre stage during general election
Industry bodies say infrastructure has the potential to be a big driver for growth in the economy and this should be reflected in party election manifestos.Read more -
Construction
Builders remain nervous about hiring due to continued political uncertainty, says FMB
Builders are tired of the continued political uncertainty blighting the UK economy, according to FMB survey.Read more -
Transport planning
Transport planning awards shortlists announced
Shortlists showing the diversity of transport planning in both rural and urban Britain have been announced by the Transport Planning Society.Read more -
Company news
Two senior appointments and a promotion at PJA
PJA has strengthened its south-west team with two senior appointments and a promotion.Read more -
Company news
Eric Wright expands team to support Yorkshire Water framework
Eric Wright Water makes a number of key appointments after winning places on three frameworks.Read more -
Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport plans £20m investment in transport improvements
Transport infrastructure investment is part of ongoing development works at Edinburgh Airport.Read more -
Network Rail
Network Rail announces £4m upgrade for Keighley station
Network Rail is investing over £4m to upgrade the Grade II listed Keighley station in west Yorkshire.Read more -
Company news
Adept appoint Neil Brown as new director
Former WSP, Costain and Jacobs engineer will lead Adept’s Manchester office.Read more -
Infrastructure delivery
Seven steps to London success outlined in new report
New report by WSP and London First reviews success of three major London developments and applies findings to west London delivery challenges.Read more -
Company news
Jacobs acquires 50% share in social value specialists Simetrica
Jacobs partners with Simetrica to deliver social value and inclusive growth.Read more