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News and analysis
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Construction
Design for 2022 Commonwealth Games stadium unveiled
Redeveloped athletics stadium aims to create lasting legacy at heart of wider Perry Barr regeneration effort.Read more -
Network Rail
Network Rail’s new regional management structure goes live
Power and decision-making devolved into smaller regional organisations, designed to put rail passengers and freight first.Read more -
International Women in Engineering Day
More women in engineering “an absolute necessity” to deliver major transport projects
The government calls on more women to consider engineering careers to help meet growing skills demands.Read more -
International Women in Engineering Day
Businesses need to invest in a more balanced workforce and encourage diversity
Women bring a different perspective and can add to the creativity needed the industry, but there is still a lack of information available to sell the sector to prospective new joiners, says Kristina Scheibler-Frood , Read more -
Housing
Work begins on 598 new homes at Northfleet Embankment
Almost 600 new homes on the way as work begins at Northfleet Embankment, following deal between Homes England and Keepmoat Homes.Read more -
International Women in Engineering Day
MP and engineer Chi Onwurah issues rallying cry to rail industry
More needs to be done to promote women in engineering and in rail more widely, says MP.Read more -
Housing
Jessup Brothers to deliver final 300 homes at Lightmoor Village
Homes England and Bournville Village Trust appoint Jessup Brothers to deliver final phase of 300 homes and a new park at Lightmoor Village, Telford.Read more -
Construction
Construction pay soars as 'Brexodus' skills shortage bites, says new report
Asking salaries across construction industry up by average 9%, amid a 'Brexodus, as EU workers head home.Read more -
Sustainability
Owners and investors don’t understand value of sustainable buildings, report says
Building owners and investors still have a significant knowledge gap when it comes to understanding the value of sustainable buildings.Read more -
Digital infrastructure
Engaging our conscience to explore the future
Dr Anne Kemp says the industry needs to pause for thought as it conceives a digital future shaped by data-derived decisions.Read more -
International Women in Engineering Day
How ‘good’ looks different in women
Recognising the differences women bring to engineering will not only help them to progress, it will bring great benefits to the sector.Read more -
Design
Tackle over-design to build more sustainably and cost effectively
Over-design is bad for business, bad for people and bad for the planet. It’s time for the industry to do things differently.Read more -
Emerging professionals
Industry faces biggest ever challenge from digitally native ‘i-generation’
Digital transformation will require businesses to embrace the post-Millennial i-generation and the challenges - and opportunities - they bring, says Stantec's HR director.Read more -
Digital infrastructure
Work together to avoid digital chaos, infrastructure tech tsar tells industry
Mark Enzer tells infrastructure conference that collaboration across the industry is key to digital success.Read more -
Diversity
Diversity is a journey, says Atkins' head of HR
Diversity and inclusion in the infrastructure sector needs to be about diversity of thinking as much as it is about diversity of people.Read more -
HS2
Back HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail, northern council leaders tell new PM
Council leaders in the north have urged Conservative party leadership candidates to back HS2 and Northern Powerhouse Rail.Read more -
Company news
McAlpine returns to profit following heavy losses in 2017
New McAlpine figures show growth in both profit and cash, in what remains a ‘volatile’ market.Read more -
Network Rail
New plans to ‘listen’ to rail lines and spot problems before they cause delays
Passengers and freight are at the heart of innovative Network Rail projects aimed at transforming rail travel.Read more -
Infrastructure and society
£51m funding for Scottish active travel infrastructure in 2019
Scottish government and Sustrans work together to improve walking and cycling infrastructure.Read more -
Company news
Galliford Try Partnerships buys Strategic Team Group
New acquisition supports Galliford Try’s ambitious growth strategy, targeting growth in key regions around the country.Read more