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Government
Transport minister resigns over Brexit in latest blow for government
On leaving his ministerial role, Jo Johnson urges Theresa May to "give the public the final say" on Brexit.Read more -
Nuclear
Government “dithering” harming chances of investment, nuclear experts say
WYG and a former Conservative minister among those who have criticised the government's lack of action for nuclear investment.Read more -
European CEO Conference 2018
Industry bosses cite mental wellbeing, political tensions and skills as main concerns
Bosses from Arup, Motts, Arcadis, AECOM and FIDIC shared views on what kept them up at night during the European CEO Conference.Read more
Latest news and analysis
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Contracts
Construction firms need to question their contracts as a 'no deal' Brexit looms
If companies are negotiating new contracts now, they may wish to consider specific provisions dealing with Brexit-related risks, Nigel Blundell says.Read more -
Housing
Caution urged on government’s upbeat housing claims as figures show 2% growth
The rate at which new homes are being built has slowed figures show, despite the housing secretary's optimistic outlook.Read more -
Brexit
Brexit draft agreement “disastrous” for construction, industry boss says
The Brexit draft agreement could result in an "unprecedented skills deficit", says Scape boss Mark Robinson.Read more -
After Brexit
Transport secretary says leaving the EU will allow the UK to “set its own standards”
Chris Grayling has set out his vision for UK-EU transport arrangements post-Brexit and revealed what preparations were in place.Read more -
Private Finance Initiatives
Is the “end of PFI” little more than party politics?
After Philip Hammond pledged to not sign any new PFI contracts, what does this mean for financing future UK infrastructure projects?Read more -
Nuclear
Toshiba’s UK withdrawal shouldn’t mean the end for Moorside
WYG director Craig Hatch believes one cohesive voice is needed to convince government and investors of Moorside nuclear benefits.Read more -
Heathrow expansion
Heathrow appoints delivery commercial director for expansion
New delivery commercial director will immediately be involved in the shortlisting of the Heathrow expansion innovation partners.Read more -
TfL to team with Bosch and start-ups to solve key transport issues of the future
A new collaboration between TfL and Bosch is hoping to help start-ups gain access to cutting-edge data to develop innovative transport solutions.Read more -
HS2
Arcadis lands Old Oak Common HS2 station systems design contract
Arcadis has landed a systems design contract for the proposed Old Oak Common station that will allow for 24 trains per hour passing through.Read more -
Company news
Interserve publish defiant response following share price crash and speculation
Following media reports, Interserve has attempted to allay concerns and says it expects "significant operating profit improvement" this year.Read more -
Appointments
Yorkshire MP becomes new rail minister as transport department shuffles the pack
Following Jo Johnson's surprise resignation last week, the Department for Transport has unveiled Andrew Jones as the new rail minister.Read more -
Roads
Amey awarded another substantial north west roads contract by Highways England
Amey has landed a £50m designs contract across the north west’s 260 miles of motorway and 50 miles of A roads .Read more -
Diversity
Rail organisation launches campaign to increase the number of female train drivers
After appointing the first female yard controller at one of its depots, Greater Anglia is hoping 40% of applicants will be women by 2021.Read more -
Infrastructure delivery
It's vital we think big picture and put outcomes at the heart of infrastructure
Turner & Townsend's head of programme advisory states how a strategy based on long-term outcomes needs to become more common.Read more -
Roads
20-year A46 improvement plan unveiled to deliver potential £7.1bn boost to economy
With motorists often left delayed in rush hour average speeds below 20mph, Midlands Connect has launched a major improvement plan.Read more -
Nuclear
Plans for a new Cumbrian nuclear power station dealt potentially fatal blow
Engineering giant Toshiba has confirmed it is winding up its nuclear arm meaning plans for a nuclear power station in Cumbria are in doubt.Read more -
Gender Balance
AECOM’s female graduates jump by 18% in bid to create more diverse workforce
AECOM has revealed encouraging results on the rise in female graduates after launching a programme to address an industry-wide issue.Read more -
Industry bodies
British Water promotes from within naming Lila Thompson as new chief executive
International director steps up to become the new chief executive of British Water.Read more -
European CEO Conference 2018
Modest profit and revenue rises revealed in latest consultancy benchmarking study
The results of the latest ACE benchmarking study for consultancy and engineering firms have been released.Read more -
European CEO Conference 2018
HS2 chief executive says it may have been better to start build from north to south
HS2 chief executive Mark Thurston has laid out the case for how vital the network is for the UK while admitting the build could have started in the north.Read more
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Airports
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Planning
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Structures
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