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Highlights
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Electric cars
Government plans for electric car charge points to be installed in all future homes
The government is proposing that all future new-build homes should be fitted with electric car charge points.Read more -
Transport for London
Andy Lord appointed new managing director of London Underground
Former British Airways director of operations takes up new role at London Underground in November.Read more -
Diversity
London Assembly transport chair calls for greater diversity in rail industry
London assembly transport chair calls for the rail industry to better represent the people it serves.Read more
Latest news and analysis
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Company news
Mott MacDonald appoints Cathy Travers as new UK and Europe MD
Mott MacDonald's new UK and Europe MD will be responsible for over 7,500 staff and revenue in excess of £824m.Read more -
Technology
New global technology alliance aims to end project overruns
New global digital alliance aims to harness AI to better manage major projects.Read more -
Company news
Interserve appoints Alan Lovell as new chairman
One of UK’s largest government contractors appoints new chair after “period of significant challenge and change.”Read more -
International
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank reaches 100-member milestone
AIIB reaches 100-member milestone, and signs agreements to deepen international cooperation.Read more -
Cities and infrastructure
Cities must plan better for older communities, says new Arup report
Arup report warns that cities must better cater for older communities or risk being unfit for purpose.Read more -
Transport for London
TfL announces £2.5m funding boost as demand grows for cycle parking
More than 50,000 spaces needed over next six years, with half of Londoners saying that lack of parking is deterring them from cycling.Read more -
Construction futures
Collapse of oldest building company confirms financial crisis, say contractors' group
The Specialist Engineering Contractors’ Group calls for government action to support supply chains affected by larger firm insolvencies.Read more -
BIM
EFCA launches guidelines on implementing ISO standard for BIM
New guidance published to help construction professionals optimise use of BIM ISO standard.Read more -
Electric cars
£37m government funding to develop electric chargepoint infrastructure
Solar, high speed and wifi charging aims to revolutionise electric transport.Read more -
Housing
Make places not just homes, says better building commission
Retail parks and supermarkets could be turned into new mixed developments for communities, says report.Read more -
Water & Waste
Environment Agency tells water companies to clean up their act
Efforts to protect environment “simply unacceptable", with only one of England’s water and sewage companies performing at the level expected.Read more -
Climate change
UK action on climate change lagging way behind what's needed
The government has hit only one of 25 targets and action to curb greenhouse gas emissions lags far behind what is needed, says a damming report by the Committee on Climate Change.Read more -
Flood protection
Government launches flood and coastal erosion call for evidence
Industry views sought to inform the upcoming government policy statement on flooding and coastal erosion.Read more -
Contracts
Caribbean Development Bank signs five-year agreement to use FIDIC standard contracts
Another leading international funding organisation has signed up to use FIDIC standard forms of contract.Read more -
Mergers & Acquisitions
US consultancy giant completes WYG takeover
US mega-consultancy Tetra Tech completes acquisition of WYG.Read more -
Flood protection
Flood-hit areas of Bury to get £40m defences boost
Major flood defence scheme designed to protect more than 800 homes and businesses in Lancashire.Read more -
Public engagement
Public don’t prioritise sustainability in new urban transport development
Report finds that people are more willing to support infrastructure that presents tangible benefits, as opposed to meeting broader national needs.Read more -
Transport investment
Cardiff unveils its £1bn transport vision
Wales capital city unveils ambitious transport plans, including Cardiff Cross Rail, a new light rail line from east to west of the city.Read more -
Railways
Government pledges £150m to deliver vital upgrades at Gatwick Airport station
Investment to upgrade Gatwick Airport railway station's facilities including a larger concourse, five new lifts and eight new escalators.Read more -
Recruitment and skills
Recruit from “reservoir of talent” to tackle skills shortages and improve diversity, new report says
A new approach is needed to overcome skills shortages and a lack of diversity in the industry, a new report argues.Read more
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Planning
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