Research
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Sugarcane by-products could replace brick and concrete
Low cost, low carbon construction material prototyped, as university, global architects and sugar manufacturer collaborate. -
New investment boost for UK infrastructure research
Infrastructure research boosted by £1.2m investment in Data & Analytics Facility for National Infrastructure. -
Brexit and R&D Tax - what’s the impact for UK businesses?
Brexit is likely to mean that the UK’s R&D tax schemes will no longer be bound by EU regulations. -
Freight firms leaking £539m through congestion, say UK’s leading ports group
UK Major Ports Group calls for action to ease congestion as Brexit looms and the mounting costs of traffic jams are revealed. -
New report calls for more public-private collaboration to deliver industrial strategy
The private and public sectors need to work together more efficiently to deliver on the UK’s infrastructure targets. -
Fresh design approach can cut construction resource use by 23%, new research says
Engineering consulting firm WSP has outlined 10 recommendations which could have a massive impact on construction firms' productivity. -
New labs to focus on next-generation infrastructure materials
Imperial College London has announced the creation of a new materials research laboratory focused on making infrastructure more sustainable and more durable