We’re in a celebratory mood at Infrastructure Intelligence as this is the 50th issue of the magazine, a significant landmark for the publication. When we launched in May 2014, we pledged to give a platform to the construction and infrastructure industry, to raise its profile and promote its activities and I hope we have done that over the past seven years.

The magazine has tried to reflect the diverse nature of our industry and the people who make it what it is. Judging by the kind comments from industry leaders in the centre pages of this issue, we are definitely on the right lines as far as that aim is concerned though we know that we can always improve and do better and with the help of our readers and contributors we will strive to do just that.

As always, this current issue contains a topical mix of news, views, features and opinions which have become the hallmark of the magazine since it first started. We’re particularly proud to be able to champion the equality, diversity and inclusion agenda and promote diverse role models across the industry and that will continue in the months and years ahead.

To all our readers, contributors, advertisers and sponsors – a big thank you for your continuing support of Infrastructure Intelligence and I hope you enjoy this special issue of the magazine, which is also dedicated to the memory of our former associate editor, Jackie Whitelaw, who sadly died in July.

Andy Walker is the editor of Infrastructure Intelligence.

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