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Two years ago, I embarked on a review into why so many infrastructure projects disappoint their owners, either in time and cost overruns or through a failure to deliver the anticipated outcomes.

The construction industry is a vital and thriving section of the UK economy. It contributes £90bn annually and provides 2.9M jobs in over 280,000 businesses. But, it is also one the highest carbon emitters and with operations that are far reaching it will be one of the most difficult to…

A change of mindset among construction firms and their clients is essential to meet net zero target, according to the panel of industry experts at Copper Consultancy’s 'Net Zero: A Material Consideration' event.

Looking back to our November 2021 Forecast, it was clear that, while the UK construction sector was operating in a tough economic climate the green shoots of recovery were starting to appear.

Cowi has acquired Finley Engineering Group for an undisclosed sum.

The infrastructure sector is in an unenviable position. On one hand, the ingenuity of our sector provides many of the answers to achieving net zero targets, boosting the UK’s energy resilience, improving the sustainability and quality of millions of journeys, and levelling up towns across the UK.

A taskforce has been established to ensure that skills gaps are addressed around the construction, retrofit and maintenance of low carbon commercial buildings in central London boroughs.

Construction’s traditional “heroic” style of leadership is no longer fit for purpose, according to an ICE review of major project delivery.

A landmark court judgement delivered against HMRC last autumn offers plenty to learn from for civil engineering firms approaching R&D tax relief.

Keltbray has reduced its median gender pay gap thanks, in part, to appointing more women to senior positions within the firm.