Business
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Heseltine: Local Enterprise Partnership settlements set to be “transformational”
Local Growth Fund will be a big story in July but many LEP bids still lack aspiration -
Devolving power to local regions brings huge opportunity – but are we ready?
Strengthening local leadership is a clear role for infrastructure professionals, says Antony Oliver -
International Intelligence: collaborate to compete in overseas markets, UK firms told
Cultural differences, early risk management and taking expert advice are critical ACE International Conference told. -
The end of a golden age?
As we emerge from recession infrastructure needs a new powerful narrative to maintain political support, says George Hutchinson. -
Act now to stop the brain drain impacting the UK infrastructure recovery.
New research by Hays and the IMechE demonstrates the temptation of overseas contracts, says Greg Lettington. -
Popularity of ECI will boost use of Project Partnering Contract
Author expects a 20% rise in contract use in three years. -
Q and A | Andy Milner, managing director, Amey Consulting
Amey, working in joint venture with Swiss rail maintenance specialist Sersa, was this month named preferred bidder for Network Rail’s Northern Alliance contract to renew switch and crossings across two thirds of the UK rail... -
A view from the Gulf: we’ll all manage resources differently this time
Dubai based Tom Bower tells Infrastructure Intelligence that the Middle East market has matured but the huge portfolio of work underway means that challenges remain. -
Marshall's PB conundrum: unintegrated but undoubtedly useful
Is selling resolutely unintegrated Parsons Brinckerhoff the answer to Balfour Beatty's present difficulties? -
Devolution is good, but local delivery should mean what it says
Local investment must benefit local businesses says Jonathan Spruce