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Rail minister “supports aspiration” of £2bn Midlands rail hub
Minister welcomes Midlands Connect’s £2bn proposals to radically transform connections between the East and West Midland…
FIDIC launches Golden Principles to safeguard integrity of contract documents
Golden Principles elements must be included if a contract is to be regarded as a FIDIC contract.
Outgoing PM calls for new design laws to ensure high-quality homes
Theresa May says further radical reform needed to ensure safe, affordable homes for all.
Value of UK construction disputes falls 47%
“Willingness to compromise” has biggest impact in avoiding disputes, says new report by Arcadis.
Birmingham and West Midlands to get £778m Commonwealth Games investment boost
Games seen as catalyst for regeneration, speeding delivery of new infrastructure projects to Birmingham and West Midland…
Understanding uncertainty is key to tackling and preventing climate disasters
A data overhaul is needed to make better infrastructure investment decisions to protect lives and property.
Homes England and Barclays strike £153m deal to speed up delivery of new homes
£153m loan to speed delivery of 660 new homes in Wimbledon and Southampton.
Sir Edward Lister reappointed as chair of Homes England
Three-year appointment follows previous three-year term as chair of government’s housing accelerator.
Costain appointed as sole maintenance service provider by United Utilities
Costain has bagged a £35m annual five-year contract from United Utilities, with option to extend to ten years.
Network Rail announces £215m signalling contract awards
Network Rail has announced 17 contracts worth a combined £215m to deliver signalling nationwide.
Design for 2022 Commonwealth Games stadium unveiled
Redeveloped stadium aiming to create lasting legacy at heart of wider Perry Barr regeneration effort.
Network Rail’s new regional management structure goes live
Power and decision-making devolved into smaller regional organisations, designed to put rail passengers and freight firs…