As the once-thriving UK high street faces troubling times, our cities face growing concerns about systemic barriers to social wellbeing and equality. Applying an impact-driven, polycentric approach to urban planning can deliver more equitable and thriving neighbourhoods, enhancing community wellbeing, local economies and sustainable ways of life.
The status quo in the planning system is “not working”, with both development benefits and the environment losing out, according to a letter sent by the government to nature conservation organisations.
A significant proportion of the UK and Ireland’s utility, building and transport infrastructure is buried underground, including around 4Mkm of pipes, electricity and telecoms cables, and sewers.
Airports, train passenger information services and the Dart Charge were all hit by the global IT outage which appears to have stemmed from an issue at cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike.
The North East Procurement Organisation (Nepo), in partnership with North East local authorities, is seeking suppliers to join its £1bn framework for civil engineering and infrastructure works.
Safeguarding resilience across the UK’s critical infrastructure is becoming increasingly complex. Asset owners and operators must maintain uninterrupted operations while adapting to unpredictable markets, cybersecurity threats and interoperability challenges. Key to navigating these complexities is establishing a reliable digital backbone, where data emerges as a critical yet often overlooked protagonist…
The delivery of “high quality infrastructure” will “accelerate” under the new Labour government’s plans to reform the planning system with new legislation brought forward in this Parliament, according to the King’s Speech on 17 July.
Collaboration is an essential pillar for success in all walks of life, whether that’s achieving personal goals, or driving business growth. If teams across a business, or even from business to business, don’t collaborate successfully, their chances of success will be considerably reduced.
The regulations laid out within the Procurement Act 2023 will go live in October with the aim of creating a more simple, flexible and transparent commercial system. The move from MEAT (Most Economically Advantageous Tender) to MAT (Most Advantageous Tender) is set to benefit both suppliers and procurers in relation…
Today, 15 July, is World Youth Skills Day, which highlights the importance of equipping young people with the right skills for employment to enable them to succeed in their careers.
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