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Magazine download
Editor’s message and November-December 2022 magazine download
The November-December 2022 edition of Infrastructure Intelligence is available to download now.Read more -
National Infrastructure Commission, Flooding
600,000 properties face threat of future flooding, says NIC
600,000 properties face future flooding without action to reduce urban runoff and improve drainage, says new NIC report.Read more -
ACE, Consultancy and Engineering Awards 2022
High-profile editor to host rescheduled Consultancy and Engineering Awards
Times business technology editor Katie Prescott to host keenly anticipated Awards evening on 19 January.Read more
Latest news and analysis
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Net Zero
Students turned off by careers crucial to UK’s net zero ambitions, says WSP report
New survey of almost 4,000 students reveals many not being drawn to sectors crucial to UK’s green transition.Read more -
Net Zero
Costain partnering with Heathrow to deliver new investment programme
Costain working with Heathrow Airport to transform operations and performance.Read more -
Appointments
Laing O’Rourke appoints head of technology and innovation, Europe
Chetan Kotur, Young Engineer of the Year in 2018, appointed European head of technology and innovation by Laing O'Rourke.Read more -
HS2
QPR’s young stars visit West London HS2 station site
HS2 partners with Queens Park Rangers football club to give youth players an insight into life on a construction site.Read more -
ACE
Book now for ACE Building Safety Act 2022 event
Association for Consultancy and Engineering’s member-only webinar to be held on Tuesday, December 6.Read more -
Appointments
Denise Bower appointed chair of CBI infrastructure council
Mott MacDonald’s executive board director appointed to post at the Confederation of British Industry.Read more -
Social value
Pagabo celebrates £5bn social value milestone
National framework provider celebrates achievement made in last five years.Read more -
National Highways
Highways funding faces difficult decisions, says NAO
Planning process, inflation and poor risk management blamed for less work and higher costs.Read more -
Network Rail
Pilot programme aims to keep rail passengers moving in adverse weather
Network Rail joins industry experts to run a Weather Academy pilot programme.Read more -
HS2
Chancellor visits HS2 Interchange Station
Jeremy Hunt tours West Midlands construction site as project builds momentum.Read more -
Awards
Top award for infrastructure chief
IPA chief executive Nick Smallwood has received an Outstanding Achievement Award.Read more -
HS2
Second tunnel bore gets underway for HS2 in Warwickshire
HS2 celebrates launch of TBM for second tunnel bore under Long Itchington Wood.Read more -
Appointments
John Laing appoints head of sustainability
Sandrine Lalmant joins John Laing Group as head of sustainability.Read more -
Net Zero
Hanson reports carbon capture breakthrough
Hanson trials ground-breaking carbon capture process at its Ribblesdale cement works.Read more -
Network Rail
More repairs for iconic Royal Border Bridge
Engineers have used an innovative rope access system to save time and millions of pounds.Read more -
HS2
HS2’s enormous spoil conveyor begins operation in West London
1.7 mile conveyor network will remove over one million lorry movements for HS2’s construction in London.Read more -
Company news
Wood appointed integrated services partner for Centrica Storage
Five-year contract will lead to expansion and job creation for Wood’s team.Read more -
Company news
Gleeds launches new service for public sector
Property and construction consultancy launches new service for public sector bodies in the north of England.Read more -
Net Zero
Radical ‘Vehicle to Community’ proposition from Stantec
Innovative concept could transform residential development, car parking and the way we use electric vehicles.Read more -
Autumn Statement
Cautious industry welcome for chancellor’s Autumn Statement
Statement sees infrastructure, innovation and energy placed firmly at heart of the economy’s future.Read more
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