News and analysis
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Station developments
Waterloo commuters asked to work at home this August
Network Rail is warning passengers to be ready for major disruption at Waterloo this summer, urging them to consider working at home while major alterations are carried out at the station.Read more -
Hinkley Point C costs approaching £20bn
The expected out-turn cost for the nuclear new-build project in Somerset has been revised upwards by £1.5bn, with warning of risk of a further £0.7bn to come.Read more -
Business
Atkins confirms building design job cuts
Uncertainty and challenging conditions blamed for loss of 92 jobs in the consultant's building design division, as SNC Lavalin completes Atkins takeover.Read more -
Grenfell tower fire
At least 60 construction firms to be questioned by police over Grenfell fire
Police will question the construction supply chain involved in refurbishment work on the Grenfell tower.Read more -
Airports
Bechtel bags delivery partner role for London City Airport expansion
Bechtel wins contract to help deliver terminal expansion and runway improvements at London City Airport.Read more -
Company news
Sweco expands with Teesside office opening
Sweco UK has opened a new office in Stockton to give the company a greater presence in the north east of England.Read more -
Roads
Users have their say on future roads investment
Transport Focus says that road users' key issues should be addressed by the Road Investment Strategy.Read more -
Sustainability
WSP to become carbon neutral by 2025
WSP restructures to better deliver its corporate social responsibility and sustainability aims.Read more -
Government
Government’s infrastructure decision making – wasting time and money?
New report reveals weaknesses in government processes that hamper effective infrastructure decisions.Read more -
Public sector procurement
North West Construction Hub to retender high value framework
North west procurement organisation to hold event to engage industry on re-procuring its construction framework.Read more -
Infrastructure politics
Northern Ireland £1bn better off after DUP-Tory deal
Schools hospitals and transport projects to benefit in Northern Ireland over the next two years after the Democratic Unionists sign confidence and supply deal to support the Conservatives in Parliament.Read more -
Infrastructure Pipeline
Government urged to get back to work on infrastructure
National Infrastructure Commission chair, Lord Adonis, has teamed up with business leaders to press government on the urgency of key infrastructure projects, publishing a list of 12 top priorities.Read more -
Brexit
Construction facing up to the facts on migrant workers
The Construction Industry Training Board has published results from extensive research on employment of migrant workers from within and outside the EU, debunking one or two myths.Read more -
Armed forces
Untapped potential of ex-military personnel
Construction could tap into an often overlooked talent source which has all the required skills the industry needs.Read more -
International Women in Engineering Day
Getting diversity in the boardroom starts with acknowledging ideas
All voices need to be heard and acknowledged, otherwise diversity will be discouraged.Read more -
International Women in Engineering Day
Improving female representation at senior levels
Paula Tinkler takes a look at what needs to be done to increase representation of females at senior levels of engineering.Read more -
International Women in Engineering Day
Don’t let industry stereotypes hold you back
There's never been a more exciting time to encourage more young women into the profession.Read more -
International Women in Engineering Day
Engineering 'manbassadors' needed to help promote gender equality
Conversations around gender in the industry must be inclusive, argues Athena Livesey.Read more -
International Women in Engineering Day
Improved industry health and safety culture can help inform the diversity challenge
The challenge to improve diversity and inclusion in the industry can be informed by the sector's positive health and safety cultures.Read more -
International Women in Engineering Day
A real passion to make a difference
When faced with workplace challenges, having a real passion for what you do is what makes a difference.Read more