News and analysis
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HS2
HS2 appoints Phase Two contract winners
Leading engineering consultancies have been appointed to progress the design of HS2.Read more -
Infrastructure politics
Making infrastructure make a difference
A new industry initiative is making the case for the crucial role of economic and social infrastructure to the future of the UK.Read more -
Company news
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff to change name to WSP
In May 2017, WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff will change its name to become WSP.Read more -
Mergers & Acquisitions
A new top-tier name in the making
WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff is now merging with another major industry name after its acquisition of Mouchel. So what’s the plan? We asked the MD of the newly forming business, Mark Naysmith.Read more -
Light rail
Laing O’Rourke JV scoops £350m Metrolink Trafford extension
Contracts signed for the new Trafford extension to Manchester's Metrolink between Transport for Greater Manchester and the M-Pact Thales consortium and WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff.Read more -
Hospitals
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff wins Orkney Hospital contract
New hospital win boosts WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff's current portfolio of PPP projects across Scotland.Read more -
Energy
National Grid signs up WSP|Parsons Brinckerhoff to £10m FEED framework
The consultant will support Front End Engineering Design for National Grid's £7bn investment plan for upgrade of electricity networksRead more -
Autumn Statement
A lot to interest the infrastructure sector
Notwithstanding difficult economic headwinds, there was still a lot to interest the infrastructure sector in the Autumn Statement.Read more -
Autumn Statement
Industry calls on chancellor to spend big on infrastructure
The chancellor should announce a big boost to infrastructure spending in his Autumn Statement says the industry.Read more -
Heathrow expansion
Heathrow expansion should lead to further increase in aviation capacity
The government’s decision to back a third runway at Heathrow should lead to further development of the UK’s aviation capacity and infrastructure generally, says Jason Brooks . It’s a monumental decision that the government has Read more -
Cities and infrastructure
New initiative to highlight key role of infrastructure for cities
Infrastructure Intelligence is collaborating with WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff to raise the importance of economic and social infrastructure in the future of the UK.Read more -
Skills
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff bolsters rail, road and development teams
Three new senior directors have been appointed to boost the consultant's transport and development teamsRead more -
Hinkley C
Government gives go ahead to £18bn nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C
The government gives the go ahead for a new £18bn nuclear power station at Hinkley Point after imposing "significant new safeguards" for future projects.Read more -
Digital railway
Director for digital railway joins WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff
Paul Bates has been appointed director for digital railway as part of WSP PB's strategic growth in the technology sector of the rail market.Read more -
Roads
Video: Tyneside's triple deck roundabout
Contractors are arriving on site this summer to start forming a triple deck roundabout on the A19 in North TynesideRead more -
Rail
Young engineer urges youngsters to consider a career in rail
Rail Week sees plea from track design engineer for more young people to join the industry.Read more -
People & Careers
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff boosts global advisory role with new hire
Derek Pitcher has joined WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff’s global property team as global director for advisory services, based in London. Former Sweett Europe managing director, Pitcher has more than 30 years’ experience in the industry Read more -
Rail
NEXUS picks WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff to help modernise Tyne and Wear Metro
Nexus appoints five firms to help drive £350 million Metro modernisation programme.Read more -
Intelligent transport
Driverless vehicles will free up land to create healthier towns and cities
Autonomous vehicles in the UK could free up 20% of developable land to build homes, workplaces and green spaces.Read more -
Rail
WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff to advise on improving 22 train stations in south Yorkshire
Major study for improving stations in south Yorkshire to report in May.Read more