The cost of eight major Scottish infrastructure projects has soared by £55M in just six months and the nation is unlikely to meet its promised £26bn infrastructure investment, a watchdog has warned.
We’ve seen a flurry of new appointments at tier ones including Arup and Tilbury Douglas as we head into autumn, while the Chartered Institute of Civil Engineering Surveyors has revealed exciting new faces stepping into presidential roles.
Engineering and technology are vitally important for the UK, with huge opportunities and responsibilities over the coming years, but we continue to face workforce challenges that prevent us from reaching our full potential.
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The construction industry relies on a large amount of basic technology which has been around for a long time. It rightly prizes tried and tested technology that has been used on site and has proved reliable, and is known for a somewhat conservative attitude towards new tech.
Businesses and industries globally are striving to minimise their carbon footprints, and civils and infrastructure are no exception. Yet, a lingering question remains: Are current efforts to use onsite kit efficiently, particularly fuel-guzzling heavy equipment, enough to reduce emissions? And are we making the most of the technology at our…
Major programmes in the UK are currently facing an uphill battle. Slowing demand, interest rates hikes, persistently high labour and material costs and new sustainability commitments have swirled together to create a perfect storm of pressures that can feel overwhelming.
A recent study by the Association for Project Management revealed that 43% of construction professionals’ organisations have plans to implement AI technology in the future. It is therefore important that the sector approaches the adoption of AI with caution, considering both its benefits and potential drawbacks.
The inaugural NCE Awards was held last night, 20 September, at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House in London, with gongs being awarded to industry leaders in culture, business and service.
Former Crossrail boss Mark Wild is among 73 fellows elected to the Royal Academy of Engineering this week.
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