News and analysis
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Sustainability
Cities are stepping up climate change efforts C40 summit reveals
New research by the C40 climate leadership group and consultant Arup shows that world’s largest cities are taking more action than ever on climate change. Report and interview with lead author.Read more -
Business
GDP expected to pass pre-recession peak as election season moves into full flow
We'll understand how bad recession has been when the economy gets back to pre-slump peak levels in the summer which will make for some interesting election campaigning, says ACE economist Graham Pontin.Read more -
Energy
Can the Green Investment Bank trigger a UK boom in LED street lighting?
GIB chief executive Shaun Kingsbury tells Antony Oliver why local authorities should save 80% on their annual lighting billsRead more -
Sustainability
Sustainable and affordable infrastructure - can we really have both?
While being green is aspirational and worthy, only affordability cuts it in the real world of getting stuff built. That must change says Antony OliverRead more -
Rail
Deadline for multi-billion CP5 rail funding package appeal looms
Network Rail has until Friday if it is to lodge appeal over 2014-19 spending packageRead more -
Sustainability
Green Construction Board to win extra time to help cut construction’s carbon footprint
Business and Enterprise minister Michael Fallon to set out plans for extending the life of the joint industry-government panel.Read more -
Airports
Aviation and Muddling Through
Sir Howard Davies was going to provide a strong vision for UK aviation. Instead we got the usual disappointing muddle, says Bridget Rosewell.Read more -
Rail
Use your skills to give us extra capacity and reap rewards Underground boss tells suppliers
London Underground’s director of capital projects David Waboso explains the £1.3bn a year investment challenge to deliver a 30% upgrade in Tube capacity.Read more -
Business
ACE needs to widen membership says new chairman Chris Cole
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering must modernise and change to survive and grow.Read more -
ACE roundup - 7 things to know this month
ACE’s latest members' newsletter is now published and ready to download.Read more -
Weekly news round-up - 29 January 2014
Your rapid update on last week's infrastructure storiesRead more -
Business
Can the UK ever embrace a long term plan for infrastructure investment?
Work to prepare an Independent Infrastructure Commission for a future Labour government started last week. Sir John Armitt sets out the challenge.Read more -
Energy
Why the cost of living agenda spells danger for infrastructure
With the cost of living agenda set to dominate politics, infrastructure could be heading for a tricky ride, says Antony Oliver.Read more -
Floods
Somerset effect will force rethink on flood defence cost benefit assumptions
With the Somerset Levels still under water after a month, the row about maintenance of local drainage is calling into question the whole basis of Environment Agency cost benefit analysis process.Read more -
With elections ahead infrastructure has to hold the investment line
This year will be about making the case for continued long-term investment in infrastructure, says Nelson Ogunshakin.Read more -
Floods
Race to repair coastal defences ahead of February high tides
Emergency repairs to Britain’s coastal flood defences are vital to resist high tides predicted for next month and fresh winter storms.Read more -
Housing
Planning levies could reduce construction of affordable homes
Time and costs of Section 106 agreements and Community Infrastructure Levy are threatening to stifle construction of affordable homes.Read more -
Fracking
Fracking: The UK needs to drill more holes
Last week Minister for Energy Michael Fallon told the House of Lords Select Committee on Economic Affairs that the UK needs to "get on and encourage the industry to drill".Read more -
UK engineering and consultancy excellence – your achievements rewarded
Enter the 2014 Engineering Excellence Awards todayRead more -
Business
What would the Victorians think of HS2?
Should we worry when project promoters call on the dead for support?Read more