News and analysis
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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 -
Company news
BWB ready to expand after acquisition by Spanish engineering giant CAF Group
Spanish engineering giant CAF Group has acquired leading UK engineering consultancy BWB.Read more -
Northern transport
Much to learn from 25 years of Manchester’s Metrolink
There is much to learn from Metrolink’s success, as Transport for the North develops its strategic plan for improving connectivity in the north of England.Read more -
Infrastructure investment
Investing now to futureproof tomorrow’s infrastructure
Cities across the world are increasingly recognising the need to significantly invest in infrastructure today to prepare for tomorrow.Read more -
Business
Carillion top brass depart amid profit warning
Carillion chief executive Richard Howson and building division MD Phil Wakefield have stood down as the contractor issues a profit warning due to problematic contracts.Read more -
Highways England
Highways England falling short of user satisfaction target
The strategic road operator for England has defended its record and pointed to new plans for reducing disruption as motorway improvements ramp up.Read more -
Collaboration
Balfours sets out to sharpen collaborative edge
Atkins, Mott MacDonald and WSP will be the focus of Balfour Beatty's procurement of design services – through a partnership aiming to "foster a new level of openness, collaboration and innovation".Read more -
Northern Powerhouse
Shaping the Northern Powerhouse after the general election
Event this week aims to influence Northern Powerhouse debate to highlight good growth and importance of communities.Read more -
Heathrow expansion
New proposal shakes up Heathrow debate
A cheaper alternative for expanding Heathrow has been welcomed for its promise of cutting £6.7bn from the airport's plan, but may fail key tests.Read more -
Transport
Transport for the North starts search for new chief executive
The north's transport coordinating body starts its search for a new chief executive as it prepares to secure statutory status.Read more -
Industrial Strategy
Industrial strategy must show positive vision of the future
The government's new industrial strategy will only succeed if it is embedded throughout the public sector and secures buy-in from the private sector, says new report.Read more -
Roads
Balfour Beatty reaches key milestone on A21 project
A brand new flyover, built as part of a major upgrade on the A21 in Kent, has now been opened.Read more -
Sustainability
Urbanised designs of the future - the eco-friendly movement
Environmentally friendly design techniques can help slow down the rate of climate change.Read more -
Industry bodies
EngineeringUK names new chief executive
Industry body chooses a government relations and communications expert as its new boss.Read more -
Roads
Industry reacts positively to government’s transport investment plans
Leaders from the construction and infrastructure sector have welcomed the government’s new transport investment strategy.Read more -
Health and wellbeing
World first biophilic design research project connects buildings with nature
A new research project will examine the health, wellbeing and efficiency benefits of a more holistic approach to office design.Read more -
New transport investment plans to boost local road construction
Up to £1bn a year to be ring-fenced from vehicle excise duty for councils to spend on local roads.Read more -
National Infrastructure Commission
Cambridge-Oxford Connection Competition open for entries
Designers, planners, architects and others are invited to enter a new competition designed to seek ideas for creating high quality urban places across the Cambridge-Milton Keynes-Oxford arc.Read more -
Carbon reduction
Energy industry doubtful of UK hitting emissions targets
Current government energy policies are damaging the UK's chances of hitting vital targets for reducing carbon emissions, according to 80% of industry professionals interviewed by the Energy Institute.Read more -
Green energy
Collaborating to develop sustainable energy in Africa
A new project looking at growing a sustainable energy market in Africa could also benefit the industry in the UK.Read more