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Construction is relying on a very wobbly hand rail to guide projects to success
Implementing a set of standards does not a collaboration make, says Simon Vaughan. Behaviour has to change too and that’s a bit harder. -
Collaboration: an old word but a vision for the future
For the industry to truly move forward to embrace the current optimism and opportunity it really must move from talking about collaboration to actually doing it, says Murray Rowden. -
Video: CBI’s Katja Hall – UK needs “strong political leadership” over Heathrow
As government begins its assessment of the recent Davies recommendation for a third runway at Heathrow, CBI deputy director general Katja Hall underlines the £31bn price of delay and need for “diggers in the ground by 2020”. -
EU referendum – in or out? What ACE member companies say (for now)
The EU will be a defining issue of this parliament. Peter Campbell, ACE’s senior policy manager, reports on the results of a recent poll of members on the topic. -
KPMG strengthens major projects team with High-Point Rendel acquisition
Purchase of international project consultancy to create a “step change” in client advice capability, explains KPMG as HPR reorganisation completes -
BIM 2050 Group sets out “call to arms” for young professionals to change industry
Recent Edge Commission Report “Collaboration for Change” presents the industry’s future talent with “direct challenge” to lead from the front and create professions capable of creating sustainable future. -
Industry has to rethink attitudes now the onus is on it to close the skills gap
The Budget announcements on replacing student grants with loans and the apprenticeship levy could be as industry defining as any major project says Atkins’ Nick Roberts. -
Is infrastructure the new TV for advertisers?
Big brands looking for captive audiences are increasingly considering partnerships with infrastructure projects from naming rights to information screens. -
Low infrastructure score pushes UK down to fifth in new world retail index
Crowded road and rail holding back progress though market demand is high, says Arcadis. -
Treasury and transport are the focus as ACE meets new Government
ACE is building links with ministers and officials ahead of the next National Infrastructure Plan. CEO Nelson Ogunshakin reports in.