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National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline falls at first hurdle
The long-awaited update to the National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline fell short of the detailed plan that investors and the industry were hoping for.
AtkinsRéalis achieves top standard for work on equality, diversity and inclusion
AtkinsRéalis has been awarded the Clear Assured Platinum Standard by the Clear Company for its progress and impact with equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives.
SNP ministers say government’s poor infrastructure procurement has led to £100bn overspend
Ministers from the Scottish National Party (SNP) have slammed the UK government’s infrastructure procurement, saying there is “£100bn overspend in infrastructure projects without even digging too deeply”.
Investment forum champions public/private partnerships for faster green infrastructure investment
A new forum for infrastructure investors has made a recommendation for the UK to scale up public/private infrastructure partnerships to manage major project risk and improve their investment grade.
Patience pays off: Embedding patient development and land stewardship into UK placemaking
With the prospect of a general election (most likely) this year, the issues of tax and planning reform are set to be key campaign focuses. To add to what is set to be a politically charged year, the London Mayoral election is scheduled for May. The need for a holistic…
Competition commits to accelerate commercialisation of low carbon concrete
Innovation agency Innovate UK has launched a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) funding competition to accelerate the commercial adoption of low carbon concrete solutions.
How technology is helping to level the playing field for women in construction
The construction industry has historically been sorely lacking in opportunities for women, who represent only 13% of the industry and just 1% of tradespeople according to Autodesk’s latest research on the talent challenges facing the sector.
Frustration across sector as new figures show UK recession and construction slowdown
New data showing a technical recession and lower construction output in the UK send a message to government that “cuts have consequences”, according to representatives of the civil engineering and construction sectors.
Campaign calls on local authorities to improve access to inclusive PPE
Local authorities have “widespread issues” with “ill-fitting” personal protective equipment (PPE), according to the PPE Campaign.