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Northern Rail franchise enters new era of public control
The government takes over running services across the northern rail network, but makes clear that transformation will no…
Heathrow expansion in limbo after court ruling
The court of appeal decision on Heathrow's third runway will have major implications for all proposed UK infrastructure…
Court of appeal rules Heathrow third runway illegal over climate change
Third runway at Heathrow thrown into major doubt following appeal court decision.
Investment in existing flood infrastructure up by just £3m in ten years, says Scape Group
England urgently needs funding for flood defences to increase by 45%, according to new analysis by public sector procure…
Industry leaders unite behind new Consultancy Sector Futures Institute
Consultancy and engineering firms urge government to support a £225m five-year programme to transform the sector.
Future infrastructure needs require new skills from tomorrow’s talent
The zero-carbon agenda makes today an important time to be starting a career in construction, says WSP’s chief executive…
New Homes Ombudsmen set to clamp down on shoddy housebuilders
Homebuyers faced with shoddy building work in their new homes will be protected by a new independent Ombudsman.
NIC says that 2020 must be year of action on infrastructure
The National Infrastructure Commission says that 2020 must be year of action following “decidedly mixed” progress on inf…
Arup to advise on first offshore wind leasing round in Scotland for a decade
Arup appointed by Crown Estate Scotland as specialist reviewers for ScotWind Leasing, the first offshore wind leasing ro…
A digital disruptor for infrastructure delivery
Arcadis launches a new tech company that brings together some of its brightest digital minds in an environment for think…
National Infrastructure Commission gets new chief executive
Former BBC man to take over as CEO at the National Infrastructure Commission.
McAlpine commits to net zero carbon within five years
Sir Robert McAlpine unveils new sustainability strategy for 2020-2024, committing to net zero carbon within five years a…