News and analysis
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Business
UK’s growth depends on building consensus for infrastructure
Businesses, politicians and local communities must work together, says Jason MillettRead more -
Roads
URS and Flint & Neill sign off on Mersey Gateway deal
Budget funding means new Mersey Gateway crossing starts in earnest.Read more -
Planning
Is the draft road and rail National Policy Statement good enough?
According to Peter Brett Associates chairman Keith Mitchell the answer is a resounding no.Read more -
Environment
Low carbon cities hold key to meeting climate change challenge
Green infrastructure is no longer a "nice to have" says Arup’s Tom ArmourRead more -
Business
London Mayor mobilises action behind investment in the capital's infrastructure
Key business leaders hammer home the message that infrastructure drives growthRead more -
Floods
Narrow thinking is the enemy of modern flood management solutions
For urban drainage and flood control there is no substitute for integrated solutions, says ACO Technologies' Richard HillRead more -
Planning
Leadership and consensus vital to meeting London’s critical infrastructure needs
Any discussion around a vision for London’s critical infrastructure needs by 2050 was always going to be passionate and varied. And in this respect yesterday’s London Infrastructure Summit hosted by influential business lobby group London Read more -
BIM
The future of BIM must focus on data not productivity
As the 2016 deadline for public projects to embrace BIM, Mark Bew explains a data centric future.Read more -
HS2
HS2 needs a holistic approach to delivery - and no complacency
UK can deliver this ambitious project if we embrace public-private partnerships now, says Mark ReynoldsRead more -
Weekly news round-up - 26 March
Your rapid update on the week's infrastructure stories.Read more -
Planning
Turning infrastructure investment into economic growth cannot be left to chance
Without a proper national plan, unintended consequences loom, says Antony OliverRead more -
Business
Pension changes – good or bad?
Will pension changes affect pension fund backing of infrastructure?Read more -
Rail
Infrastructure – design big and design long
Creating resilient infrastructure means responding to change now but crucially designing for changes in the future, says London Underground's David Waboso.Read more -
Business
Collaboration - eleven top tips for success
One organisation can no longer do it all and go it alone. Drew Ritchie explains the art of togethernessRead more -
People & Careers
ACE Progress Network should take a lead on selling profession to the young
Profile-raising for consultancy should not be left to senior industry figures, says Lucy Carraz.Read more -
People & Careers
ACE International Conference - New markets, new challenges - the global infrastructure perspective
Book your place at the ACE International conference - 21 MayRead more -
People & Careers
Inspiring the next generation of young people by celebrating this one
A young achievers scheme run by Construction Youth Trust is setting the pace in attracting youth into an old industry. Christine Townley explains.Read more -
HS2
Deighton puts new local development authorities at heart of HS2 growth plans
Infrastructure minister sets out 19 recommendations to prepare the UK for a future with high speed railRead more -
People & Careers
Infrastructure - an essential part of everyday life
Invest to secure the future, says RICS' infrastructure forum chair Martin RowarkRead more -
Mott MacDonald and Atkins top the 2014 NCE/ACE Consultants Awards honours
Winners announced at industry celebration in LondonRead more