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Can road pricing replace fuel duty?
With the new government now in place, there is regular conversation in…
Inadequate oversight of land rights threatens grid connection progress
Delays to grid connections are a significant drag on the UK’s infrastructure…
Why infrastructure investment decision making needs to consider generational impacts
Spending cuts announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves in July and prime minister…
The HS2 northern leg decision shows why clear strategic thinking is vital
It’s almost a year since the Birmingham-Manchester section of High Speed 2…
Apprenticeships may be what the engineering sector needs to solve its worker shortage
The UK construction sector recently received some good news, with S&P Global…
Collaborating to deliver innovative research on Scotland’s roads
The Scottish Road Research Board (SRRB) is a partnership between Transport Scotland,…
Navigating European construction’s ‘perfect storm’ of challenges
The European construction sector is grappling with highly challenging trading conditions. Project…
Setting goals and standards on the journey to sustainability
Setting specific environmental targets is not merely a corporate trend but an…
How ESG factors can create sustainable outcomes for the public sector and communities
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) is no longer viewed as a box-ticking…
Coastal Defence: working with history, not against it
An innovative coastal defence project in Southsea, Hampshire, could provide a useful…
Determining the most suitable contractor for your infrastructure project
When sourcing support for an infrastructure project, determining the most effective contractors…
Constructing success under the new government
The UK economy has shown signs of modest growth and is on…
Developing nations through Government-to-Government (G2G) construction agreements
Government-to-Government (G2G) agreements are a method the construction sector should look toward…
AI: Engineering firms move from exploration to application
As the engineering sector is quick to adopt new and emerging technology,…
Getting creative on social value is key to maximising the power of civil nuclear investment
Civil nuclear power directly employs over 77,000 people in the UK and…
Cost vs. Value: A technology adoption equation
The construction industry is traditional in many of its processes and things…
Energy and supply chain challenges in data centre growth
With the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), data centre demand is growing…
Repurposing for renewables: strategies for stability in the move to a zero carbon grid
We have the technology in wind and solar to move away from…
The Health and Safety at Work Act’s 50th anniversary is a cause for celebration – and action
It is hard to imagine that health and safety was once such…
Smart products, smart systems and the implications for future resilience
The concept of “smart” – irrespective of the discipline it’s considered within…
Clear career development pathways will foster diversity in engineering
Diversity in engineering has been a major focus for the sector in…
The knowledge revolution in civil engineering: are you prepared?
Knowledge-driven artificial intelligence (AI) models are poised to transform the work of…
Enhancing the UK’s onshore wind industry
The new government has committed to clean power and a target, among…
Connectivity revolution is key to solving productivity puzzle in construction
Last year the think tank Oxford Economics forecast the UK is set…
Port infrastructure: Regenerating communities and boosting local economies
A sum of £1.8bn is set to be invested in port infrastructure…
Fuelling the energy transition: tackling the skills gap
Our industry is integral to the UK’s transition net zero, with 67M…
Revitalising urban spaces: a collaborative approach to living well locally
As the once-thriving UK high street faces troubling times, our cities face…
Avoiding cost and conflict by understanding the infrastructure beneath our feet
A significant proportion of the UK and Ireland’s utility, building and transport…
Data: The unsung hero of digital transformation?
Safeguarding resilience across the UK’s critical infrastructure is becoming increasingly complex. Asset…
Collaboration and net zero: an essential partnership for project success
Collaboration is an essential pillar for success in all walks of life,…
How is the Procurement Act 2023 going to drive social value?
The regulations laid out within the Procurement Act 2023 will go live…
World Youth Skills Day: Key role of pre-apprenticeships in building next generation of engineers
Today, 15 July, is World Youth Skills Day, which highlights the importance…
