Railways offer a “climate smart” way to keep our cities and countries moving. The question now is whether the rail and transit industry is ready to transform how networks will be planned, designed, built and operated in the future using digital twins.
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Businesses need to take early action to mitigate the risks posed by economic uncertainty
The construction industry accounted for 11% of administrations in the first six months of 2023 – the third highest sector in the UK – according to analysis from Shakespeare Martineau.
High biodiversity credit price sets the scene for a planning revolution
At the end of July, government announced the price list for statutory biodiversity credits and they are pretty eyewatering – but what lies behind this and what are the implications?
A government plan to deal with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete is needed, but engineers also have a role to play
The Government’s recent cross-department drive to identify reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) within public sector buildings shows that it’s taking the risk posed by this building material seriously.
Value of new civil engineering projects sees sharp dive in last three months
The value of civil engineering projects which got underway across the UK in the three months to the end of July was down by nearly a half year-on-year, according to data by construction industry analysts Glenigan.
Four major contractors selected for £360M Yorkshire highways and transportation framework
Contractors Balfour Beatty, Bam Nuttall, Farrans and John Sisk have been chosen for a £360M major works contractor framework covering highways and transportation projects in Yorkshire.
Transformation destination: why strategy should underpin any successful tech upgrade
Digital transformation has the power to create a smarter more efficient construction industry, yet how to make the switch often remains elusive. A clear roadmap can be the difference between success and failure.
Movers and shakers: Biggest construction and engineering appointments in July 2023
While July might have seen some jet off on summer holidays, new appointees at companies including Atkins, Pell Frischmann and Galliford Try will be working hard to hit the ground running in their new roles.
Wildlife charities lobby for London Resort theme park’s planning designation to be ditched
The future of the troubled London Resort theme park in Swanscombe, Kent is in question again following the efforts of a coalition of wildlife charities to stop the development.
Bam launches AI powered approach to portfolio risk management
Bam and nPlan have teamed up to launch a new approach to risk management that utilises artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle potential issues within a portfolio of projects more efficiently than ever.