Skills
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WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff bolsters rail, road and development teams
Three new senior directors have been appointed to boost the consultant's transport and development teams -
The power of the pencil is strong – we must promote and inspire the young, says Mark Raiss
Newly elected as a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, AECOM's Mark Raiss says technology is good, but we must not overlook analytical thinking and the engineers needed to do it. -
HS2 jobs – Phase One will employ thousands more than previously estimated
Independent analysis says Phase One will create 26,650 jobs – thousands more than previous estimates -
UK needs an Olympian approach to STEM education
The UK needs to do much more to increase the number of students studying STEM subjects. -
Radical 'division of labour' could help tackle the skills shortage
The solution to the skills shortage could be closer than many firms think, argues Chris Cheetham. -
The changing face of leadership
In a changing, globalised world, today's industry leaders need a new set of skills beyond what was sufficient in the past. -
Beating a wider path to tackle the skills shortage
The Institution of Structural Engineers is transforming access to Chartered Membership. IStructE chief executive Martin Powell explains the changes -
Giving women a sporting chance to take up engineering
Good careers advice and sport is key to encouraging more women into engineering careers, says Sue Sljivic. -
Apprenticeship week – industry campaigning to "challenge stigma"
infrastructure industry leaders have marked the start of National Apprenticeship Week with a call for schools, colleges and parents to alter their attitudes towards apprenticeships -
Highways Academy inspiring change
Young recruits are being helped into a career in the highways sector by a London based training initiative established to tackle skills shortages.