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Highlights
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Infrastructure politics
Chancellor's spending review gives infrastructure sector much to welcome
Chancellor announces more cash for housing, transport, broadband, net zero and local infrastructure.Read more -
National Infrastructure Commission
Armitt welcomes renewed focus on long-term infrastructure
The chair of the National Infrastructure Commission responds to the chancellor's spending review announcements.Read more -
Webinar, International
THIS FRIDAY: Roundtable on winning work internationally
Sign up for our international roundtable event on 27 November on winning work overseas.Read more
Latest news and analysis
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Webinar
Webinar looking at the prospects for construction and infrastructure in 2021
Sign up for our webinar on 11 December on the prospects for the construction and infrastructure sector in 2021.Read more -
Levelling up
A symbolic gesture to kickstart a shift in culture
Addressing levelling-up means looking at project benefits beyond just an uplift in land value.Read more -
Northern Powerhouse
Building blocks for levelling-up are being put into place
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has put the tools for the country’s levelling-up agenda firmly in place.Read more -
National Infrastructure Strategy
Positive welcome for National Infrastructure Strategy and spending review
Positive industry welcome for National Infrastructure Strategy, but calls grow for further detail on number of key issues.Read more -
HS2
HS2 invites bidders for £50m civils work for Birmingham-Crewe leg
£50m early works package signals new progress on delivering HS2, as separate ground investigation contract is awarded to Balfour Beatty.Read more -
Infrastructure politics
MPs say communications on major infrastructure are failing the public
New poll reveals collapse in MPs' confidence on engagement with the public in major infrastructure projects.Read more -
Scotland
Survey on public sector procurement and tendering in Scotland
The Scottish government is looking for feedback on its public sector procurement and tendering process.Read more -
Spending Review
Chancellor to unveil government spending review on Wednesday
Rishi Sunak is expected to announce the long-delayed National Infrastructure Strategy this week.Read more -
International trade
Infrastructure needs ‘Team GB’ approach to win work internationally
By working together, UK construction firms can be more successful in winning work in the international market.Read more -
Company news
Charlie Hodgson joins WSP as transport and infrastructure MD
WSP have appointed Charlie Hodgson as managing director of its UK Transport & Infrastructure business.Read more -
Northern Powerhouse
Preferred route for Northern Powerhouse Rail unveiled
Government urged to commit to Northern Powerhouse Rail to transform the region’s economy.Read more -
Railways
UK rail industry faces critical skills shortage by 2025, says new report
New report say rail sector will need up to 120,000 additional people over the next five to ten years.Read more -
Network Rail
Five-strong shortlist for railway station designers unveiled
Network Rail and RIBA announce shortlist for design competition to shape future of Britain’s railway stations.Read more -
Planning
Putting placemaking and communities at the heart of planning
Planning chief Victoria Hills is interviewed in the latest event in our Infrastructure Intelligence Live series.Read more -
Climate change
Why we can’t achieve net zero without diversity
Solving climate change needs diverse voices at the table.Read more -
Weighing up the risks of offsite construction
With offsite construction on the increase, what are the risks that need to be considered?Read more -
Climate change
Action not words is needed to address the climate crisis
Without adequate investment the government is in danger of paying lip service to the environment crisis.Read more -
Net Zero
Climate Change Committee welcomes ten-point plan for net zero
Ten-point green plan is landmark moment for UK’s net zero transition, says Climate Change Committee.Read more -
Net Zero
Cautious industry welcome for government's green plans
Mixed response in cautious industry welcome for the government’s plan for a green industrial revolution.Read more -
Environment
Government announces plans for "green industrial revolution"
Prime minister outlines ten-point plan to speed up the greening of Britain.Read more
Tweets
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Airports
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Planning
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Structures
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