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End of the line for Northern Rail
Northern Rail to be renationalised from 1 March, as government recognises that rail privatisation is “struggling to deli…
Migration advisory committee recommendations “workable for industry,” says CECA
Civil engineering contractors have cautiously welcomed a report on a points-based system and salary thresholds for immig…
Scottish government warned over transparency on financing public infrastructure
Privately financed infrastructure projects costing public sector four times their value, according to public sector watc…
Still a long way to go on journey to net zero
The past few months have been a revelation as climate action intensives, says Cundall’s Simon Wyatt.
Infrastructure contract awards decrease by 10.3% in 2019
The north west of England had the largest share of infrastructure contract awards in 2019.
Business leaders unite for new net zero campaign
New campaign launched to analyse how UK infrastructure can be done differently to reach net zero by 2050.
Shortlist announced for British Expertise International Awards 2020
UK professional services firms working internationally in the running for top awards.
National Audit Office slams basic failings for HS2 being over budget and behind schedule
New report claims that HS2 is over budget and behind schedule because the project's complexity and risk have been undere…
Northern Rail to be renationalised and South Western Railway could follow
Transport secretary Grant Shapps about to announce decision to terminate Northern’s franchise, as fresh doubts emerge ab…
More than smart: designing cities with a heart
Amidst the growing concept of smart cities, our future city visions should be centred around people, says Rajkumar Sures…
PI insurance set to be “major challenge” for contractors in 2020
Research by CECA has revealed the spiralling cost of professional indemnity insurance for contractors as the market has…
Amey appoints two new directors to its executive team
Amey has appointed two new managing directors to its executive team, following the appointment of Amanda Fisher as CEO i…