Business
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London’s largest building contractors turning down one in two bids
Survey finds cost inflation and skilled labour shortage driving reasons to decline as costs in south east rise 10%. -
Public wants strong leadership on infrastructure projects says new report
Survey finds widespread support for investment, but demands for more engagement -
Reaching for a world of customer focused asset management, whole life value and Totex
Osborne’s commitment to infrastructure is welcome but the world is changing. For infrastructure professionals just being “the builders” is no longer enough, says Antony Oliver. -
New Code of Practice to improve collaboration in infrastructure alliances
The Infrastructure Client Group and ICE have launched an Alliancing Code of Practice (CoP) to help infrastructure companies work together more effectively on joint projects and avoid disputes. -
Investment in manufacturing robotics could boost UK economy by £60bn in a decade
Investing an additional £1.2bn into manufacturing processes, to increase robotics and automation over the next decade could add as much as £60.5bn to the UK economy over the next decade, forecasts new research from Barclays. -
People power
The craik may be all about the newest technology and the tech generation but at the latest BST forum, our group of architects and engineers argued that it is human creativity and ability to communicate with clients and the public that will be the differentiating factor for business. -
UK space industry could be worth £40bn but skills and regulation could hold up growth
Institution of Mechanical Engineers’ report says economic and business opportunities are being missed -
Mott MacDonald and Hatch consciously uncouple
Mott MacDonald and Hatch are ending their joint venture allowing both companies to compete independently for work in North America. -
Industry warns of slow-lane if Osborne cuts innovation and export support – EEF
Britain risks entering the industrial slow-lane if support for innovation and hi-tech research is slashed in the forthcoming Spending Review, manufacturers have warned. -
Infrastructure industry has to get into politics says deputy London mayor
Selling the message that investment leads to public good is critical for infrastructure’s future according to Isabel Dedring.