News and analysis
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Digital transformation
Making a difference by leading digital change
WSP is on a mission to highlight the importance of digital transformation across the industry.Read more -
Industry futures
Future infrastructure needs require new skills from tomorrow’s talent
The zero-carbon agenda makes today an important time to be starting a career in construction, says WSP’s chief executive.Read more -
Apprenticeships
Education secretary meets WSP apprentices during National Apprenticeship Week
Apprenticeship applications at WSP set to double in 2019 as competition for key roles reaches its peak.Read more -
Northern transport
WSP to scope out economic case for trans-Pennine transport schemes
WSP appointed by Highways England to undertake technical study to bolster economic case for a new route across the PenninesRead more -
Energy
Greenlink appoints WSP on major energy project linking Ireland and Wales
WSP is appointed to one of Europe’s most important energy infrastructure projects.Read more -
Energy
WSP makes smart appointment to grow energy business
Smart energy director role created as WSP expands its energy business.Read more -
Northern transport
WSP appointed to Transport for the North’s key transport corridor studies
Transport for the North appoints WSP to two key transport studies.Read more -
Health and wellbeing
Doing health like safety
The arrival of a new health and wellbeing manager has put employee health at the forefront of WSP's business.Read more -
Company news
WSP appoints new UK head of security consulting
WSP makes new appointment to help guide its security business into new areas and sectors and increase growth.Read more -
Roads
WSP completes pioneering Major Road Network study on A45
A major road study by WSP has recommended the implementation of a pilot scheme that would improve transport capacity and journey times on the A45.Read more -
Northern transport
WSP to take forward Stockport Transport Interchange masterplan
Consultancy to conduct feasibility study to look at potential development opportunities surrounding plans to redevelop Stockport's bus station into a major transport hub.Read more -
Air quality
Focus on electrifying heating in buildings now for best air quality benefits
Changing buildings to electric heating would be more effective in improving air quality say WSP.Read more -
Northern transport
Transport bosses sign up for new Metrolink extension deal
Manchester Metrolink expansion continues with extension to the Trafford Centre via Trafford Park.Read more -
Sustainability
WSP to become carbon neutral by 2025
WSP restructures to better deliver its corporate social responsibility and sustainability aims.Read more -
Poliitcs
Queen’s speech: Some positives for construction despite Brexit focus
The government's programme inevitably focuses on Brexit but there are some positives for the construction sector.Read more -
Station developments
WSP given nod to design Coventry station
Consultant WSP, the firm behind the development masterplan for Coventry's mainline railway station, has been reappointed to push on with producing the project's concept scheme design.Read more -
Energy
WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff appointed to world's longest subsea interconnector
The consultant will provide quality inspection services for manufacture of 720km of high voltage cable soon to connect Britain to Norway's electricity networkRead more -
Diversity
Creating a better world for future generations
Claire Gott talks to Infrastructure Intelligence about transforming lives, now and in the future, through engineering.Read more -
Northern transport
Key leaders meet to get Leeds moving
Industry and local authority leaders gather in Leeds to discuss the city's future transport infrastructure.Read more -
Regeneration
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff to engineer Westferry Printworks
Westferry Printworks, adjacent to Millwall Docks, is being regenerated into a vibrant new waterfront neighbourhood near Canary Wharf.Read more