News and analysis
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Environment
Six years without a road brings the Devil's Punch Bowl back to life
The return of rare breeds of birds and beetle to the Devil's Punch Bowl is being celebrated six years after the Hindhead Tunnel project diverted the A3 from the Surrey Hills beauty spot.Read more -
Diversity
Are men better suited for construction?
Following the release of new research from the Royal Institute Chartered Surveyors, there is a clear need for the industry to better confront gender as a factor in the workplace.Read more -
Digital infrastructure
Have your say on how digital can improve the nation’s infrastructure
The National Infrastructure Commission is asking for evidence of how digital technology can be used to better plan and maintain the country’s infrastructure network.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 -
Air quality
Government’s air quality plan to ban new diesel and petrol cars from 2040
Michael Gove’s pledge to ban new petrol and diesel cars in 23 years is not enough to improve air quality now, say campaignersRead more -
Regions
Striking a balance between local and national infrastructure planning
In the south west of England careful planning will be needed to ensure that top tier infrastructure projects don't cast the rest of the region’s projects into shadow.Read more -
Energy
Turning a funding gap into an opportunity
Falling energy prices worldwide presents some real challenges ahead for the infrastructure industry.Read more -
Technology
Time to bring on the disruptors, says industry roundtable
Is the industry ready for the impact of disruptive technology and how can firms manage their resources in a changing world?Read more -
Roads
All change for HE contract procurement
Highways England says it is moving away from a “one size fits all” approach to procurement.Read more -
Five million a day sees Highways England spending in rude health
As it celebrates its second birthday, Highways England is in rude health and making progress on many fronts.Read more -
Diversity
Using procurement policy to improve diversity
The procurement process can be an important tool in ensuring that diversity is properly addressed across the industry.Read more -
Mergers & Acquisitions
Jacobs and CH2M merger rumoured
The two US engineering firms are reported to be in advanced talks over a possible merger to create an $11bn business.Read more -
After Brexit
Big questions over green policy post-Brexit
What will happen to green regulations when the UK leaves the EU? There are some big questions to be addressed says Matthew Farrow.Read more -
Transport
A superfast solution for Northern Powerhouse Rail
Manchester to Leeds by train in nine minutes? It could happen if a new rail project gets the go-ahead.Read more -
Grenfell tower fire
Industry and government in the dock after Grenfell
Both government and the industry have searching questions to answer following the Grenfell Tower tragedy.Read more -
International
Global coalition launches international construction cost comparison
New International Construction Measurement Standards are intended to enhance inward investment by improving cost prediction and reducing the risk of infrastructure projects.Read more -
Crossrail 2
London pays half: new demands on Crossrail 2
Sadiq Khan has received assurance of government support for Crossrail 2, but London needs to find a way of paying for half of its construction.Read more -
Design
Better building design worth £20bn to GDP
New research carried out by Atkins and Imperial College has found buildings more thoughtfully designed around people's needs could improve performance and help to tackle the UK's productivity gap.Read more -
London
London mayor sheds new light on devolved transport spend conundrum
Sadiq Khan debunks the myth that London receives more than its fair share of transport spending.Read more -
Late payments damaging SME suppliers in the construction sector
Late payments impact the construction sector, but for SMEs this can impact the very survival of their business.Read more