Business
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Atkins posts strong half year result but raises concern over Middle East prospects
UK and Europe CEO Nick Roberts “calmly confident” about UK market growth as UK business reports half year revenues up to £458.7M from £428.3M this time last year, with margins at 6.1%. -
What’s it like to be a consultant that’s part of a contractor?
Major contractors need to have in-house design capacity according to new ICE president Sir John Armitt. Spot on, says Amey’s consultancy MD Dave Spencer. There are gains to be had and only a little initial pain. -
Video: Bentley Systems reality modelling enhances US Papal visit to Philadelphia
Probono work and latest Acute 3D digital mapping technology from Bentley underpins Pope Francis's recent visit to Philadelphia in September. -
Northern Powerhouse can help drive Welsh development says minister
Speech follows announcement of Wales Infrastructure Construction Industry Forum to help coordinate delivery of the Wales Infrastructure Investment Plan. -
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Exclusive interview with Sir John Armitt on infrastructure's ascendency plus all the monthly content to read on your desktop or tablet or a PDF version of the September print magazine. -
FIDIC – taking the lead in positive change
Nelson Ogunshakin reports on the FIDIC 2015 conference in Dubai -
Wales must agree infrastructure vision
The country needs a clear plan that can be developed in collaboration with the whole community, says ACE Wales chair Geoff Ogden. -
Maturing nicely
The business market is much improved, as is the SME consultant’s approach to risk, the latest Infrastructure Intelligence/Griffiths & Armour round table group agreed when it met at its regular haunt, London’s Gherkin building. But they warned that the new culture might only be skin deep. Jackie Whitelaw reports. -
Manufacturers’ verdict on UK innovation support: ‘improved, but could do better’
69% of manufacturers want improved Government support for commercialising new technology says new survey. -
Interview: Sir John Armitt – infrastructure in ascendency
Sir John Armitt takes over as the 151st President of the Institution of Civil Engineers in November and as the architect of the National Infrastructure Commission he is upbeat about the on-going drive for UK investment in vital infrastructure.