News and analysis
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Energy
WSP Parsons Brinckerhoff appointed to world's longest subsea interconnector
The consultant will provide quality inspection services for manufacture of 720km of high voltage cable soon to connect Britain to Norway's electricity networkRead more -
Bridges
Arup and Mabey deliver first rapid assembly, polymer, modular bridge
World-first modular bridge to provide a safer alternative to level crossings where traditional pedestrian bridges cannot be installed.Read more -
BWB experts advise on new construction industry asbestos guide
Engineers help CIRIA with new guide providing advice and information about working safely with asbestos in the ground.Read more -
HS2
HS2 Phase 2b partner contract on hold
HS2 Ltd has confirmed it is investigating in response to protestations over its award of the £170m Phase 2b development partner contractRead more -
Infrastructure investment
International pension funds are investing in infrastructure. Will their UK counterparts follow suit?
Few UK pension funds have invested significantly in infrastructure, but could this be about to change? Tim Nosworthy reads the runesRead more -
Devolution
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough agree devolution deal
Devolution spreads to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough where residents will vote for an elected mayor on 4 May 2017.Read more -
Conservation
Arup heritage team highlights conservation in the built environment
An exhibition at Arup's offices in London is sharing artifacts with the public for the first timeRead more -
Consultancy and Engineering Awards 2017
Consultancy and Engineering Awards shortlist announced
The 2017 shortlist for the Consultancy and Engineering Awards has been unveiled by ACE.Read more -
Company news
Capita Real Estate and Infrastructure appoints Dave Spencer as managing director
Dave Spencer returns from Amey to head up Capita's property and infrastructure business.Read more -
MIPIM 2017
Record numbers flock to Cannes for MIPIM 2017
The UK regions are taking their place at MIPIM 2017 which is taking place this week in the south of France.Read more -
Northern Powerhouse
Housing vital for Northern Powerhouse delivery
Housing and 'soft' infrastructure are vital components to ensure the success of the Northern Powerhouse.Read more -
Diversity
ACE chair stars in list of top 30 men tackling gender inequality at work
Mott MacDonald global managing director Mike Haighis named as one of the top 30 men tackling gender inequality in the workplace.Read more -
Brexit
Brexit fears grow as RICS says UK construction could lose 175,000 EU workers
More Brexit woe as RICS figures reveal that 8% of construction jobs will be lost if Britain loses access to the single market.Read more -
Company news
Royal HaskoningDHV records solid performance in 2016
Improvement in operational performance delivers a net profit of €12.1m in 2016 for Royal HaskoningDHV.Read more -
Company news
Senior Newcastle appointment strengthens Clancy Consulting management team
Clancy Consulting appoints former AECOM engineer to lead its Newcastle office.Read more -
Roads
FM Conway secures major highways contracts with Newham
FM Conway has been awarded two highways services contracts by the London Borough of Newham.Read more -
Energy
Conference to discuss decarbonised energy and water resilience
ICE conference to discuss strategies from government and industry for the energy and water markets to meet targets, lower carbon emissions and enhance resilience.Read more -
Rail
Unveiled: ambitious plans to transform Darlington Station
Plans to remodel Darlington Station and create dedicated platforms for local connections and future high speed services have been announced.Read more -
Bridges
Proposals announced for two new bridges across River Tees
The River Tees will get two new bridge crossings if proposals announced by the Tees Valley Combined Authority are funded.Read more -
Renewables
Plans progressing for North Sea artificial island wind-hub
Two of Europe's biggest electricity network operators are pressing ahead with ambitious plans for a massive windpower hub in the North Sea.Read more