News and analysis
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Company news
EY appoints Patrick Bossert to head infrastructure asset intelligence practice
EY makes key hire to help their clients get the most out of infrastructure investments.Read more -
Company news
Mott MacDonald appoints Andy Preece as sports business director
Mott MacDonald strengthen sport and events team with key appointment.Read more -
Housing
Will new measures to encourage house building have desired effect?
The Planning Act 2008 could open the door to increased house building if developers know how to use it.Read more -
Infrastructure delivery
Is UK infrastructure working? Take our short survey
Take our short survey to gauge the effectiveness of infrastructure delivery.Read more -
ACE National Conference 2016
Conference to present the UK as Brexit-ready
This year's ACE's Annual Conference will be an essential event as the Brexit negotiations get underway.Read more -
Getting to grips with the digital economy
Big data and the digital economy will continue to revolutionise the industry presenting new opportunities to those who stay ahead.Read more -
Public sector procurement
Four contractors win £7bn Scape national construction framework
Willmott Dixon, Robertson, Wates and Lendlease are appointed to new national construction framework.Read more -
Business
SNC-Lavalin in line to buy Atkins for £2.1bn
The Atkins board has indicated it will recommend its shareholders accept an offer from Canada's SNC-Lavalin, subject to conditions.Read more -
Design
Devolve more to make us happier and healthier – Lord Rogers
Lord Rogers, as President of the All-Party Design and Innovation Group, has launched a new report by the Design Commission, calling for a focus on local needs to solve a crisis of health, wellbeing and housing.Read more -
Rail
Ilkeston’s new rail station welcomes first passenger train
The first train in more than 50 years has stopped in the Derbyshire town of Ilkeston.Read more -
HS2
MPs to probe HS2 contract debacle
The Transport Select Committee is expected to investigate what went wrong with the tender process behind the aborted HS2 Phase 2b Development Partner contract.Read more -
Rail
Network Rail warning of track renewals cuts due to overspend
"Not enough money to continue," is the admission from a Network Rail track renewals director, according to a letter leaked to The Independent.Read more -
New research aims to uncover barriers to creating healthier places
A new survey is looking to better understand the barriers that stop construction professionals creating healthier places.Read more -
Brexit
Five priorities for a post-Brexit economy
What will Brexit mean for businesses in the environmental sector?Read more -
Infrastructure politics
Public support crucial to get infrastructure cities need, says Leeds City Council chief
Winning public support when planning infrastructure schemes is vital says Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council.Read more -
Crossrail 2
Housebuilders say Crossrail 2 is vital to fixing London’s housing crisis
More than 60 housebuilders and property industry leaders have come together to highlight the importance of Crossrail 2.Read more -
HS2
HS2 derailed after CH2M pulls out of £170m contract
CH2M has ended its interest in the Phase 2b Development Partner Contract for HS2.Read more -
Bridges
Bad weather delays Queensferry Crossing opening until August
Bad weather has caused the opening of the Queensferry Crossing to be delayed by up to ten weeks.Read more -
Brexit
Business reacts with concern following the signing of Article 50
Reaction from the infrastructure sector as Theresa May formally triggers the start of the process that will see the UK leave the European Union.Read more -
Brexit
What does Article 50 really mean? Some common questions answered
Many are asking questions about what Article 50 being invoked today means. Natasha Levanti examines some of the common questions.Read more