National Infrastructure Commission

Fresh ideas to help infrastructure serve a changing society

National Infrastructure Commission publishes collection of opinion pieces by young infrastructure professionals.

2 days 7 hours ago
New technologies could offer cheapest route to net zero, says NIC report

Increased investment in new technologies could be the best way to help reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, according to a new report by the National Infrastructure Commission.

2 months 3 weeks ago
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.

3 months 2 weeks ago
Passengers facing second-class mobile connectivity on UK rail network, according to new report

National Infrastructure Commission says passengers will continue to experience inadequate mobile services on the UK’s railways due to slow government progress in fixing gaps in connectivity.

3 months 2 weeks ago
Infrastructure should “celebrate nation’s ambition” says design group chair

Climate, people, places and value should be embedded into the planning and delivery of projects says the National Infrastructure Design Group.

3 months 3 weeks ago
Utility regulators must have new powers to tackle climate change, says NIC

The UK will fail to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 if regulators aren’t given new powers, according to a report from the National Infrastructure Commission.

7 months 2 weeks ago
Summer disruption highlights need for better infrastructure resilience, says NIC

Summer disruption highlights need to understand ‘cascade effect’ on resilience of inter-connected infrastructure systems, says NIC.

8 months 2 weeks ago
Regional mayors join forces to demand more local powers

Cross-party mayors tell PM: "You know the power of devolution better than anyone, now let us control our own destiny."

8 months 2 weeks ago
Young professionals urge next generation to share vision for infrastructure

Series of ‘infra-cafes’ to canvass young people’s views on UK infrastructure.

1 year 1 month ago
NIC young professionals get to grips with inaugural project

The first project of the National Infrastructure Commission’s Young Professionals Panel will focus on Millennials use of infrastructure.

1 year 2 months ago