Business
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WSP buys Parsons Brinckerhoff for £820M
Strong alignment of companies' respective values and operating models make deal a good move for both it is claimed. -
SMEs - vital to UK infrastructure delivery and to driving economic growth
A simple and consistent approach across public sector procurement is critical, says Nelson Ogunshakin -
BIM will fail without widespread adoption of "soft skills" by industry
New BIM2050 report reveals the challenge of embracing a digital future -
Parliamentary infrastructure business update: w/c Monday 1 September
Summary of the key infrastructure business in Parliament this week -
While immigration grabs the headlines, infrastructure must grab the talent
Britain’s doors must remain open to embrace the best international talent, says Antony Oliver -
Chinese infrastructure dominates shortlist for 2014 FIDIC project awards
One UK project and four UK design firms named on the shortlist for outstanding global projects. -
Winning the LEP funding game
Leeds was the big winner of the Growth Deal settlements with LEPs last month. WYG's Paul Hamer explains why. -
CE marking of construction products – we’re all responsible
Construction cannot ignore new product regulation which came into force this month, says Sarah McCann Bartlett -
ARCADIS increases bid to secure Hyder
New 730p per share bid values Hyder at £288M; Nippon Koei UK still "considering position". -
Social value spotlight turns on the supply chain - what you need to do
Carillion's Philip Green, as government CSR advisor, is looking at UK company performance on social value. Achilles' Tom Grand explores the implications.