Alan Brookes has been appointed as the new chief executive officer (CEO) and chair of the executive board of Arcadis for a period of four years which starts with immediate effect. Alan’s nomination was announced by the supervisory board on 27 October 2022, following the decision by outgoing CEO, Peter…
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Entry deadline extended for British Construction Industry Awards
Award-winning construction projects and initiatives have two more weeks to submit an entry to this years’ British Construction Industry Awards (BCIA) as the deadline for entries has been extended to 26 May.
Beyond their primary remit, successful projects should aim to be drivers of social benefit for the wider community
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Bouygues Travaux Publics appoints new chief executive officer
Bouygues Travaux Publics has appointed Bertrand Burtschell as its new chief executive officer and he will be a member of the Bouygues Construction executive committee.
Why employing neurodivergent workers is key to building a better future
As the UK construction industry faces significant skills and labour shortages, it is time to recognise the potential of a group of talented individuals who are often overlooked: neurodivergent workers, including those with autism. By providing the right support and opportunities, we can tap into their strengths and abilities, promote…
Artificial intelligence creates need to address challenges around governance, risks and interpretability
AI Impacts published a survey in August last year where typical respondents thought there was a 5% probability of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) causing a very negative event, such as human extinction. Before we all stock up on tinned goods and pasta, let us examine the other 95% of outcomes…
National Highways chair announces departure after three years in the role
Dipesh Shah OBE, who is National Highways chair, has announced his intention to leave the role at the end of his current term in office later this year.
How offsite construction methods measure up when it comes to cutting carbon
The climate emergency demands a laser focus on reducing carbon emissions across the built environment. So, can offsite construction be used to deliver on our decarbonisation goals?
Bigger than ever TechFest Awards open for entries
Entries are now open for the 2023 TechFest Awards, with new categories added to celebrate innovation in even more areas of civil engineering and construction.
Kier plans major rejig of infrastructure division
Kier is to restructure its infrastructure services division from three units to two in a bid to align more closely with client needs.