News and analysis
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Overseas
In pictures: Bridge building in Rwanda
Engineers from Arup, Bechtel and Bridges to Prosperity have built a 42m suspension bridge over the Mukungwa River for the village of Kukibuye, north western RwandaRead more -
Regeneration
Arup involved in £9m three-lane 'lifting' road bridge in Middlesbrough
A new 'lifting' road bridge on Teesside will help transform the dockland area close to the Riverside Stadium.Read more -
Business
Coup for Arup as deputy mayor joins firm
Isabel Dedring,the London deputy mayor for transport, is to join Arup as global transport leader in March.Read more -
National Women in Engineering Day
Q&A with Kate Matthews, CAD Technician, Arup
Kate Matthews, CAD Technician, completed her Technician Review with the Institution of Civil Engineers earlier this year, following a two year technician apprenticeship scheme at ARUP.Read more -
Business
Innovation is vital to the success of infrastructure - we need to be brave
Sticking to the tried and tested may be the safe option, but without new innovative thinking and embracing the risk of failure the industry will never move forward, says Tim Chapman.Read more -
Business
Arup’s John Turzynski takes over as ACE chair
New ACE chairman John Turzynski predicts a busy year as ACE works to prepare members for the challenges ahead.Read more -
People & Careers
Career Path: Kayin Dawoodi of Arup and charity Bridges to Prosperity
Arup structural engineer Kayin Dawoodi, 31, is a founder of the Bridges to Prosperity charity and among other project is involved in the the National Museum of Qatar development.Read more -
People & Careers
Career Path: Susan Claris, Arup
Susan Claris is a transport planner and associate director at Arup and is enjoying being part of “a family of 11,000 individuals”.Read more -
Tunnelling
Celebrating Marmaray Crossing: Vital link on the modern silk road
Arup’s Mohammed Tabarra celebrates the one year anniversary this month of of the Marmary Tunnel – a project dreamed of since 1860.Read more -
Business
Infrastructure Carbon Review – a rallying cry for business efficiency and profitability
Shifting low carbon from the preserve of geeks into the mainstream is critical, says Tim ChapmanRead more -
Fracking
Shale gas: a vital stepping stone towards decarbonisation?
Arup's Ian Gardner and Des Correia explain the importance of proper analysis of hydraulic fracturing.Read more -
Environment
Fear Fracktor: UK deserves informed debate on fracking
More data and less hyperbole is required for the UK to have an informed debate on fracking. (Plus video on environmental approach).Read more -
Planning
London 2050 needs a big vision and Crossrail 2
The 2050 London Infrastructure Plan released last week highlights £1.3trillion of investment needed to meet the needs of world city with 11M people. Arup's Alexander Jan who helped develop the plan explains.Read more -
Structures
Bridging the gap in Rwanda
You'll need half an hour but here's a lovely film of some young engineers working with the local community in Rwanda to build a bridge.Read more -
Rail
Rail - everything is possible in the next three and a half decades
Driverless, hydrogen powered trains and 3D printing are all part of rail in 2050, says Arup’s Colin Stewart.Read more -
Roads
Driverless vehicles – redefining our relationship with the car
Google's self driving cars and a Highway Code review means road travel will be changing, says Arup's Josef Hargrave.Read more -
Business
Former Arup boss Philip Dilley preferred candidate to chair the Environment Agency
What are the challenges and priorities should he be handed the job?Read more -
Rail
How to double railway capacity without building new track
Arup’s Tony Vidago says on board high speed cellular communications are key to getting trains running.Read more -
Business
Transport’s bare cupboard
Despite a lack of projects in the pipeline, transport PPPs could still play a role in delivering significant projects in the coming years, says Arup's Alexander Jan.Read more -
Environment
Joined up carbon counting is the way ahead
Embodied Carbon Week: Arup’s Andrea Charlson says carbon assessment must become part of the design process.Read more