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Members of new design group for infrastructure unveiled
Excellent design will be at the “beating heart” of all new UK infrastructure as NIC names members of new design group.
Don’t waste opportunity to increase construction’s use of rail freight
Opportunities for greater use of rail freight need to be grasped by the construction industry.
Time to bring road user charging into the digital age
New smartphone and in-vehicle technology present an opportunity for a more sophisticated approach to road charging.
Inter-American Development Bank signs major agreement to use FIDIC standard contracts
FIDIC signs another major contract agreement with a leading multilateral development bank.
UK must set zero-carbon target for 2050, say government advisers
Urgent action is needed to combat climate changes says the Committee on Climate Change.
High insolvency rate demands urgent action on payment, says SEC Group
Insolvencies in the construction industry are running at their highest rate since the recession.
Government needs to get serious about infrastructure, says NIC chair
Britain needs to shape a new national and global identity, uniting people and society, with infrastructure at its heart,…
Routes into Construction for Women
Women in the West Midlands encouraged to join a six-week programme linked to upcoming job opportunities in construction
Caledonian Sleeper launch new carriages with £50 million of UK Government funding
Scottish Secretary David Mundell welcomes launch of the new Caledonian Sleeper fleet
Giant polyhalite mine announces landmark £2.9bn funding deal
Polyhalite mine developer Sirius Minerals announces landmark funding deal to power ahead with one of UK’s biggest constr…
Rail firms call for independent body to oversee Britain's rail network
Independent non-government body should oversee the rail network, say Britain’s rail companies.
Leading construction industry firms suspended over late payment
Several industry big hitters are amongst a number of construction firms sanctioned for not paying their suppliers on tim…