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Concrete is the second most consumed material by humans on the planet, second only to water and, together with the cement used to make it, is a critical component of the built environment. The global concrete industry is set to see huge growth in demand due to drivers such as…

There has been a “small but significant” decline in the number of women who are working in engineering and technology roles, particularly in the 35-44 age range, according to Engineering UK.

HS2 Ltd has announced Mark Wild OBE as its new chief executive officer, with the former Crossrail CEO set to “lead the completion of the high-speed railway and help realise its transformational benefits”.

How many professions within the built environment can claim justifiably to pick up the mantle when the UK economy and society are facing tough challenges? Architects? Surveyors? Finance officers?

The financial pressures councils are facing have left many with little choice but to push much-needed regeneration projects to the wayside. Political uncertainty brought on by the recent local government elections, and those held last summer, have slowed the progress of some regeneration projects and councils continue to struggle with…

The Labour Party has revealed its intention to merge the National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) and Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) into a “new, powerful” body to “better support the delivery of major capital projects”, if it comes into power after the General Election.

The construction industry, one of the world’s largest sectors, is characterised by a diverse workforce, ranging from engineers and architects to main and specialist contractors. Despite this diversity, the industry has traditionally lagged in adopting workable Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) policies.

The Procurement Act will lower barriers for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to win government contracts but it does little to ensure that social value will be delivered, according to bodies that support organisations in procurement and delivery.

Balfour Beatty is using what it calls “digital fortresses” to protect its widespread range of work sites in response to the rise in thefts in recent years.

Design must be embedded throughout infrastructure project life cycles in a holistic way, according to new guidance from the National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC’s) Design Group.