Planning
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Video: Robbie Owen on Heathrow and the Infrastructure Commission
We are getting better at infrastructure delivery and a third runway could be built at Heathrow by 2020, Pinsent Masons’ senior partner Robbie Owen tells Antony Oliver. -
The 5-step practical approach to managing asbestos in soil
Hydrock’s Mike Higgins sets out the fundamentals of how to safely and effectively manage the presence of asbestos on increasingly valuable brown field sites. -
Video: CBI’s Katja Hall – UK needs “strong political leadership” over Heathrow
As government begins its assessment of the recent Davies recommendation for a third runway at Heathrow, CBI deputy director general Katja Hall underlines the £31bn price of delay and need for “diggers in the ground by 2020”. -
Video: Armitt says challenge still to focus politicians on long term infrastructure need
Re-emergence of National Infrastructure Commission style plan not ruled out but focus is now on “different ways of skinning the cat” to deliver vital evidence to persuade politicians, says Sir John Armitt. -
In the dark? Section 106 pooling restrictions and what they could mean for infrastructure
What does the restriction on local authorities pooling contributions from S106 Planning Obligations mean for developers? WYG associate planner Hannah Andrew explains. -
Davies sends Heathrow down development cul-de-sac in operational straightjacket
Sir Howard Davies' recommendations underline the fundamental weaknesses of Heathrow Airport as a global hub and highlights the continued absence of a longer term UK aviation strategy, says Alistair Lenczner -
Video: Daniel Moylan on London's growth, vision and moving Heathrow
Coping with a potential 11M population in the capital by 2030 means planning today, for the housing, transport, power required and moving Heathrow out of west London, says the Mayor's design advisor Daniel Moylan. -
Fracking failure for Cameron as shale gas looks set to stay in the ground
Planning applications for development rejected by Lancashire County Council despite legal concerns over refusal -
Seven tips to avoid utility disruption
Utilities – and the chance of unexpectedly hitting them - are the Achilles heel of most infrastructure projects. Lise Taylor has some suggestions on how to turn the odds in your favour. -
Science and the city
Architecture, design and location are helping define the UK’s path in scientific research says Jennifer DiMambro