Some letters published in New Civil Engineer in the last three months show deep concern about decisions around major infrastructure projects. I share these concerns. In my view, urgent review is needed. Some engineering is exceptional. For example, energy demand management is making power station operation more efficient. And domestic…
The government has blamed the election for not publishing important documents during its Heathrow expansion consultation, just days after being accused of poor surface access planning.
New statistics released today show that order books for civil engineering firms fell in the first quarter of 2017, the first such fall in four years.
Crossrail 2 and Heathrow expansion should begin as soon as possible after the election, according to a major business group.
Heathrow Airport has rubbished claims that the government is going cold on expansion, following national news reports that the third runway will not be included in the Conservatives’ manifesto.
The upcoming general election is a ”great opportunity” for Heathrow because a large Conservative majority will make it easier to secure consent for a third runway, according to a top Heathrow official.
Councils and business leaders across the UK are to fight for one of four Heathrow expansion offsite construction hubs in their area, representing a shift in major project conventions.
The government has been forced to defend its last-minute decision to delay publication of the draft Air Quality Plan until after the election after critics said it was using the vote as an excuse.
A pioneering tram train project could see the technology rolled out across the UK, including a £144M scheme at Glasgow airport.
Stansted Airport has announced plans to build a new £130M arrivals hall.
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