Planning
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Improved transport policies can drive economic growth for our cities
We already know that good transport links can make a huge difference to the economic success of a city; just look at the benefits being realised by towns along the route of HS1, and the... -
Why I want legislation on smoke alarms
Nick Raynsford MP explains why he promoted proive Members Bill throught the Hous of Commons this month Smoke alarms save lives. A person is four times more likely to die in a fire in the... -
Infrastructure Secretary of State: an idea whose time has come?
Boris is right; infrastructure needs a single government champion, says Nelson Ogunshakin. -
Remote payment set to ease M25’s worst pinch point
Free flow charging from October this year should make using the Dartford Crossing a more pleasant experience – as long as you remember to pay. By Ty Byrd. -
Why escalator work takes time
What is the connection between escalators and elephants? Find out from David Waboso in his latest column. -
London deputy mayor Isabel Dedring joins ACE conference keynote line up
Dedring joins Lord Deighton and Lord Heseltine to set out the infrastructure needs of the capital -
At last, Government actively promotes benefits of infrastructure
Cameron and Osborne’s decision this week to emphasise the economic value of infrastructure is an important positive step, says Nelson Ogunshakin. -
BIM can help but you have to understand your own designs
Super tall building specialist John Viise spells out the challenge as new BIM standard hits the street. -
The case for Crossrail 2 rests on industry's ability to deliver benefits faster
Balfour Beatty chief executive Nick Pollard sets out the case for leaner delivery in the capital -
Yes. The man in the street must understand the value of infrastructure
Even in a cost obsessed world, value does still have currency, says Antony Oliver