News and analysis
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Labour shortage forecast worse than thought
ECITB’s new Labour Forecasting Tool predicts 40,000 extra workers needed by 2028.Read more -
Rail investment
Government commits £3.9bn to accelerate Transpennine Route Upgrade
Passengers will benefit from a fully electrified line, accessible stations and more frequent services.Read more -
Industry outlines ‘real-world’ roadmap towards net zero-emissions in concrete and cement
First strategy developed with concrete and cement industry.Read more -
Contractor needed for HS2 Automated People Mover (APM)
Contract worth up to £2m available for crucial work in Birmingham.Read more -
Construction output
Construction sector still waiting for recovery and growth, says Arcadis report
Arcadis publishes is UK Winter Market View: December 2023Read more -
Regeneration
Willmott Dixon hands over a Bristol icon
Five-year, £132m project to transform landmark arts venture completedRead more -
Awards success for Costain
Infrastructure solutions company picks up multiple plaudits at the 2023 Collaborative Working Awards.Read more -
Regeneration
Network Rail launches Cardiff master planning
Project will see redevelopment around Cardiff Central StationRead more -
Public transport
Investing in zero emission buses could deliver 46 million extra journeys a year, says Urban Transport Group
But inaction on buses would see patronage fall by 35%, says new modelling reportRead more -
Transport for London
Tube records four million journeys a day for the first time since pandemic
But TfL calls on government to confirm capital investment funding for Tube networkRead more -
Recruitment and skills
Applebridge Family helping close construction skills gap
Construction group partners with Middlesbrough CollegeRead more -
Scottish Water
Scottish Water invests nearly £2m to replace critical pipe at Kettleton Reservoir
The pipeline delivers water to thousands of homes in Dumfries and Galloway.Read more -
Construction contracts
Kier starts construction of new Sunderland Eye Hospital
The new hospital is expected to complete in spring 2026.Read more -
Net Zero
SSE’s Arklow Bank Wind Park 2 could boost Irish economy by €800m
Development could also support 2,300 jobs during the project’s lifetime, according to new research.Read more -
Recruitment and skills
Esh inspiring young people to carve out careers in construction
Company teams up with South Yorkshire’s RNN Group as employer academy partnerRead more -
Contract award
Balfour Beatty secures £19.5m Norfolk coastal protection contracts
Work on two schemes to start this winter to help protect homes and businesses.Read more -
STEM
National Grid and STEM Returners launch second return-to-work programme
The programme helps STEM professionals return to work after a career break.Read more -
Infrastructure security
First international partnership and stellar growth for Safer Scotland
The security firm’s turnover has increased from £5m to £12m.Read more -
Schools
Morgan Sindall to deliver three schools in Greater Manchester for DfE
The portfolio includes two secondaries and a SEND school to educate 1,600 children.Read more -
Consultancy and Engineering Awards 2023
Book your tickets for the ACE awards
The Consultancy and Engineering Awards 2023 will take place on January 18.Read more