International
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Second phase of Sungai Buloh-Kajang mass rapid transit line in Malaysia launches
A 51kn, £4bn Malaysian mass rapid transit line has entered operation, following design work by Mott MacDonald. -
Mott MacDonald to design 20km road rehabilitation project in Dominica
A UK Department for International Development grant is helping to fund a road rehabilitation project in Dominica. -
Global coalition launches international construction cost comparison
New International Construction Measurement Standards are intended to enhance inward investment by improving cost prediction and reducing the risk of infrastructure projects. -
Belt and Road: Hammond courts share of China's $4 trillion mega project
The chancellor has told a conference hosted by China's president Xi Jinping that the UK is a 'natural partner' for delivering Chinese infrastructure. -
Backlash against globalisation breeds protectionist popularism
Amidst the changing political landscape, Nick Allan examines what new business challenges this brings, now and in the future. -
After the road to Rio - where now for infrastructure in Brazil?
We take a look at current trends and key drivers in the Brazilian infrastructure market. -
Leveraging the use of Global Design Centres
Can customers rely on remote design centres to produce the same quality designs as those based in their home market? Bechtel’s Mike McGarvey discusses the challenge. -
Afghanistan earthquake disaster - your help is needed across the region
Martin McCann, chief executive of engineering disaster relief charity RedR UK, comments on the situation in Afghanistan and Pakistan after this week’s massive earthquake -
Five tips for doing business in Iran
Consultant Mehrdad Parhizkar of Frontier Partners gives his advice on expanding businesses to include Iranian markets -
UK infrastructure asset value slips behind the G7 national average
Investment in the built environment including key schemes such as HS2, Thames Tideway Tunnel and airport expansion remains key to boosting UK GDP growth, according to new report by Arcadis.