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News and analysis
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Construction
Brexit uncertainty sees UK construction slump into contraction
After nearly a year of continued growth, the latest figures show a drop in UK construction as the Brexit deadline approaches.Read more -
HS2
HS2 presents Scottish firms with a “once in a lifetime opportunity”, boss says
Mark Thurston has told industry leaders in Glasgow that the major rail project can provide a big boost to firms north of the border.Read more -
Network Rail
Winners of Network Rail’s £300,000 automated design prize unveiled
Four firms have won a share of £300,000 to develop new ways to plan railway infrastructure and meet increasing passenger demand.Read more -
Digital infrastructure
HS2 – making digital transformation a reality
HS2’s digital strand is bringing together industry-leading BIM experts to make digital transformational change a reality.Read more -
Contracts
Survey on the use of FIDIC contracts and agreements
FIDIC launches important survey on global use of its contracts and agreements.Read more -
Trams
Councillors back Edinburgh tram extension ahead of this month’s pivotal vote
A proposal to extend the tram service in Scotland's capital has been supported by councillors despite concerns about growing costs.Read more -
Crossrail 2
Crossrail 2 boss sets the record straight on “false” cost increases
Michèle Dix has hit back on media reports and says teams have actually brought down cost estimates by around 10% since 2016.Read more -
Company news
Mark Southwell to head up AECOM's civil infrastructure business in the UK and Ireland
Former Jacobs VP joins AECOM to head up the firm’s civil infrastructure business.Read more -
Year in Infrastructure Awards 2019
Nominations now open for Bentley Systems Year in Infrastructure 2019 Awards
Prestigious annual international infrastructure awards issues call for entries.Read more -
Apprenticeships
Constructing career paths
National Apprenticeship Week highlights the need to recruit the next generation of highly skilled employees into the construction industry.Read more -
Rail review
Rail review chair calls for end to current franchising model
Keith Williams wants passengers put at the heart of reform and believes franchising no longer delivers clear benefits for taxpayers and fare-payers.Read more -
Scotland
University of Glasgow appoints architects for its new engineering building
The University of Glasgow has selected architects Woods Bagot to design and deliver the new building as part of redevelopment plans.Read more -
Brexit
Construction’s five biggest trade bodies issue no-deal Brexit warning to prime minister
Leaving the European Union without a deal could see a 4% fall in construction output this year, construction bodies have told Theresa May.Read more -
Rail
Rail passengers set to suffer once again in 2019, MPs warn
The DfT needs to ensure those responsible for the railway are clear about their roles and are working together, the MPs report says.Read more -
Company news
Interserve reports £111m loss for 2018 ahead of crucial March shareholder vote
Ahead of its shareholder vote on 15 March, Interserve has posted a £111.3m loss for 2018 but hailed progress made from the previous year.Read more -
Rail upgrade
£67m track and signalling upgrade complete after nine days of line closure
Work across 26 sites and over nine days on the Brighton Main Line has concluded to improve reliability for 300,000 passengers that use it daily.Read more -
Construction future
Forecast predicts 168,000 construction jobs to be created over next five years
The latest CITB survey reveals a low but positive 1.9% growth for UK infrastructure despite Brexit concerns and stalled projects.Read more -
Airport expansion
Luton Airport reveals expansion plan to build second terminal
Ahead of submitting its final bid to government by mid-2020, Luton Airport has unveiled plans for expansion.Read more -
HS2
Willesden cranes removed for new HS2 logistics hub
After thousands of hours of planning and preparation, three 22-metre disused container cranes have been successfully removed by workers.Read more -
Ports
Green light for Port of Tilbury’s £200m expansion
'Tilbury 2' will become the UK’s largest unaccompanied ferry port after given the go ahead by the Department for Transport.Read more