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Editor’s message and July/August 2022 magazine download
The July/August 2022 edition of Infrastructure Intelligence is available to download now.Read more -
ACE
Nomination deadline extended for Consultancy and Engineering Awards
Nominations for prestigious awards in November now close on Friday 15 July.Read more -
Nature-based solutions
NEW! The case for nature-based solutions and going beyond net zero
Webinar on Friday 15 July to look at the increasing importance of nature-based solutions in construction projects.Read more -
ACE
Join ACE for a recruitment roundtable on 13 July
SMEs invited to a special ACE recruitment meeting on Wednesday 13 July.Read more -
Construction output
UK construction activity at its slowest in nine months, says PMI report
June PMI indicates growth projections are now the least upbeat since July 2020.Read more -
Levelling up
The role of infrastructure in levelling up
Dr Rehema Msulwa from the University of Cambridge considers the role of infrastructure in levelling up.Read more -
HS2
HS2 celebrates community milestone
More than 200 community projects have now been supported with £12m of funding.Read more -
Building Back Better
New UK building regulations: government must act on software now
Ramboll’s Phil Kelly says that significant challenges remain for the new UK building regulations.Read more -
Company news
AECOM announces key appointment for the north of England
Jonathan Moore is AECOM's new head of project, programme and cost management for the north.Read more -
Building Back Better
Barhale secures key Silvertown tunnel project contract
Barhale to unlock works at northern end of London’s newest river crossing.Read more -
Company news
Mott MacDonald announces new executive chair and group managing director
James Harris appointed executive chair and Cathy Travers group managing director, both taking up their roles on August 1.Read more -
Network Rail
Revolutionary rail improvements in West Yorkshire given green light
Network Rail has the go-ahead to transform train journeys as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade.Read more -
Transport for London
Costain to design vital upgrades to the Piccadilly line
Costain appointed by TfL to design critical upgrades to the signalling infrastructure.Read more -
Net Zero
UK lime kiln in world-first net zero hydrogen trial
Tarmac has completed a net zero fuel switching trial at its Tunstead lime kiln using hydrogen as an alternative fuel.Read more -
Modern Methods of Construction
Algeco secures £19.2m MMC Leeds Academy project
Acting as principal contractor Algeco will construct the three-storey school block and associated external works.Read more -
HS2
HS2 conveyor removes more than 30,000 lorry journeys from Warwickshire roads
HS2's new machine over the Grand Union Canal will transport more than 750,000 tonnes of material.Read more -
Company news
Sir Robert McAlpine appoints new director of engineering
Andrew Hunter takes up new role and joins the company’s executive leadership team.Read more -
International
Jacobs joint venture to plan Norway nuclear decommissioning program
Project will clean-up legacy sites to protect people and the environment.Read more -
National Infrastructure Commission
Getting cities moving past “Covid fog” critical for levelling up, says NIC
Cities need to redouble efforts to boost public transport and active travel options, says NIC.Read more -
Levelling up
UK construction braced for further inflation through 2022
Turner & Townsend survey finds inflationary pressures could hinder UK's levelling up ambitions.Read more
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