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Garden Bridge
Documents reveal where £53m was spent on scrapped Garden Bridge project
Another investigation into the failed Garden Bridge scheme has been called for after TfL reveal how millions was squandered.Read more -
HS2
Rail minister dismisses rumours on HS2 not being built as “complete nonsense”
Rail minister Andrew Jones says government's commitment to the northern stages of HS2 "remains undiminished".Read more -
Scotland
Scottish Infrastructure Commission completes its line-up
The 10-strong commission has now been filled with those on board advising on what projects should be at the heart of investment.Read more
Latest news and analysis
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International
World Bank signs five-year agreement to use FIDIC standard contracts
FIDIC contracts gain big vote of confidence as World Bank endorses the federation's latest edition standard terms of contract.Read more -
Survey
Just 4% of firms expect increased workloads in 2019, CECA warn
CECA say their latest survey results show that the infrastructure sector is failing to perform to its full capacity.Read more -
It’s time to end DfMA and take a wider view of construction
Government and clients must get in the habit of asking for and valuing the skills, solutions, products and methods that deliver better construction outcomes.Read more -
Company news
Galliford Try report further £26m loss on Aberdeen bypass as wrangle continues
Unveiling the first-half year results for 2018, Galliford say they remain in "constructive dialogue" to get the Aberdeen bypass open.Read more -
Environment
UK environmental policy and decision-making post-Brexit
Post-Brexit, could the UK could become an environmental ‘pariah state’ on the edge of Europe?Read more -
Northern transport
Northern leaders outline investment case for Leeds Station transformation
Leeds is a city with big ambitions and civic leaders from the region have underlined the business case for investment in its station.Read more -
Network Rail
Network Rail unveils details of"passenger first" devolution plan
Network Rail's chief executive has admitted that performance has not been good enough and has vowed to put passengers first.Read more -
Public engagement
We need to engage public head-on about future infrastructure
Putting people’s views at the heart of future infrastructure planning and delivery is crucial in winning support for projects.Read more -
Construction
UK construction suffers from its lowest annual growth since 2012
After the latest data showed that output fell 2.8% month-on-month in December, the government is being urged to instil more confidence.Read more -
Roads
Congestion costing UK economy £8bn a year but solutions found locally, NIC say
Traffic on UK roads is costing the country's economy £8bn but despite this only local solutions will tackle the issue, the NIC say.Read more -
HS2
Ministers “increasingly minded to kill off” HS2, new documentary reveals
A Channel 4 Dispatches documentary airing tonight speaks to a senior source on the growing dissent within the cabinet for HS2.Read more -
Planning
Urgent reform is needed to fix broken planning system, NAO says
Half of councils are expected to miss housebuilding targets, according to the National Audit Office as it calls for urgent reform to the planning system.Read more -
Highways England
Highways England launch £20m innovative competition to revolutionise roads
Highways England has launched two competitions to encourage the UK's most creative minds to come up with innovative ideas to revolutionise roads.Read more -
Brexit
M20 closure warning as barriers get installed ahead of no-deal Brexit
Motorists are facing a month of overnight closures as steel barriers get installed on the M20 in preparation for delays caused by a no-deal Brexit.Read more -
Driverless cars
UK moves step closer to fully autonomous cars without safety driver at the wheel
The government has pledged to strengthen its code of practice around driverless testing while opening the door to trials without safety drivers.Read more -
Digital infrastructure
Captains of industry voice their concerns about UK digital infrastructure
Industry’s leading bosses say investment in digital infrastructure is at the top of their wish list.Read more -
Consultancy and Engineering Awards 2019
Entry deadline looms for 2019 Consultancy and Engineering Awards
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering is encouraging firms to enter this year's awards which will feature 13 categories.Read more -
International
Construction starts on Antarctic wharf which will house RRS Attenborough vessel
Work is accelerating on the transformation of the Rothera research station which will house the £200m RRS Attenborough.Read more -
Company news
Interserve agrees second rescue plan with debts to be cut by over £300m
Interserve continues to battle with soaring debts but the group's CEO says the latest deal is a big step forward in strengthening its balance sheet.Read more -
HS2
HS2 reveals winners of London Euston and Old Oak Common station contracts
HS2 has named the construction teams that will be delivering Euston and Old Oak Common stations.Read more
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Airports
VIDEO: Stunning fly-through shows Manchester Airport transformation
Find out how Manchester Airport will look in ten years time after its £10bn transformation.Read more
Airports
Video: Captain Jock Lowe on the Heathrow alternative
One of the team behind the rival Heathrow option says his scheme does not require a new runway just an extension of an existing one.Read more
Planning
Video: Tony Travers on better compensation for better delivery
Introducing better compensation measures is one thing that could be done to push projects through more quickly, says Tony Travers, director at the London School of Economics.Read more
Structures
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Airports
Video: Interview with Heathrow chief executive John Holland-Kaye
Time for the infrastructure design and construction supply chain to engage with Heathrow ahead of a 2020 target start date to build the airport of the future, says Holland-Kaye.Read more