News and analysis
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Business
Global infrastructure boom boosts demand for professional delivery skills
University of Surrey responds to demand with new MSc course to prepare professionals for global challenge.Read more -
Infrastructure Intelligence
Infrastructure Intelligence digital magazine – prelaunch tablet app now available
New prelaunch digital magazine and tablet app now availableRead more -
Weekly round-up 7 May 2014
Channel Tunnel's 20th, A21 gets go ahead and the David's dodgy ankles - find out more in our round up of the week's news.Read more -
Last chance to book your free delegate space at the ACE Annual Conference
Book your free place at the ACE annual conference today. Infrastructure Minister Lord Deighton, former government minsiter Michael Heseltine and London Deputy Mayor for Transport Isabel Dedring will headline this year's annual ACE conference on Read more -
HS2
Committee named to scrutinise HS2 after Parliament approves £42bn scheme
Six strong cross party group of MPs prepare for year-long hearingRead more -
Rail
English Heritage leads opposition to Northern Hub Ordsall Chord
As planning inquiry kicks off, project branded exceptionally damaging to “Stonehenge” of Britain’s rail historyRead more -
Editor's comment
Without question, it has been a very good week for high speed rail
Now today's cross party political support must deliver the best possible schemeRead more -
Rail
Ordsall Chord is key to the north
Link connecting Manchester’s three stations is vital for faster services across whole of northern England. Ed Lacey explains the significance.Read more -
Weekly news round-up - 30 April 2014
Design savings deliver new investment for A1, fracking will boost economy by £33bn, pension funds back infrastructure – our review of the week’s news.Read more -
HS2
HS2: winning the argument in Parliament
Monday’s HS2 debate showed there are still concerns to address as the Bill moves to committee.Read more -
Cover Story
The Euston opportunity: HS2 brings the most exciting design opportunity for decades
Converting Euston Station will be one of the most exciting possibilities of HS2, says King's Cross architect Hiro Aso.Read more -
Business
Many hands make light work.
Collaborative working is key to success in construction, explains Sheena SoodRead more -
Roads
Remote payment set to ease M25’s worst pinch point
Free flow charging from October this year should make using the Dartford Crossing a more pleasant experience – as long as you remember to pay. By Ty Byrd.Read more -
Energy
Grid connection challenge is all in the planning
ScottishPower Energy Networks’ Alan Michie sets out the challenge for connecting low carbon power to the gridRead more -
Business
Specialists hold key to boosting efficiency in infrastructure recovery
But pressure on margins continues, says new Federation of Piling Specialists chairman Martin BlowerRead more -
Business
Time to get paid
ACE’s legal and compliance director Sally Partridge offers some advice on the best practice arrangements in place to help companies get paid.Read more -
Blaze a trail during May and explore King’s Cross and its hidden engineering treasures
Are you looking for something to do now the weather is changing? Why not discover and explore the ACE Engineering Trail @ King’s Cross. It’s a great day out with friends and family, and it’s Read more -
Weekly news round-up - 23 April 2014
Concrete chloride attacks Aston Expressway, HS2 Bill gets a second reading and eight renewable projects green lighted under EMR - our review of the week's infrastructure news.Read more -
Business
Hansford: Payment charter will show up bad payers and improve industry
Government chief construction adviser Peter Hansford says new charter is a vital step to dealing with construction’s reputation as one of the worst payersRead more -
Business
Late payment – change the business model or shame the culprits
Infrastructure Intelligence readers Simon Murray of acumen 7 and Innovate UK director Stephen Gibson wade into the new payment charter debate.Read more