With temperatures starting to drop, students going back to school and everyone saying goodbye to summer, a number of construction and civil engineering organisations have made some big moves within their ranks.
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The construction industry must adapt to survive in an era of economic instability
Recession fears loom over the construction industry, which has historically lagged behind the rest of the economy. That is why building financial resilience is crucial for construction firms. A good way to start is by following the lead of smart industry operators who proactively safeguard their financial health during tumultuous…
Protecting nature with detailed and non-intrusive geophysics investigations
Geophysics surveys are quickly becoming a first port of call when there may be underground risks or unknown ground conditions that can have a significant impact on development projects. Non-intrusive methods, such as ground-penetrating radar (GPR), are perfect when those underground risks are man-made, but they are also effective in…
Extent of upheaval caused by ISG failure becoming clear
The collapse of ISG has created significant shockwaves throughout the UK construction sector and it is now becoming clear that numerous government, private and local authority projects have been jeopardised.
Construction minister says she is eager listen to and advocate for sector
The construction minister, who works across both the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT), has said she wants to hear from the sector and is ready to advocate for it in government.
Leading industry organisations launch new UK standard for zero carbon buildings
A new technical standard developed by leading industry organisations that is intended to help UK construction achieve net zero carbon buildings has been launched.
Planning Inspectorate publishes new advice for Environmental Impact Assessments on infrastructure
The Planning Inspectorate has published phase two of its three-part advice series for developers planning Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs).
Why infrastructure investment decision making needs to consider generational impacts
Spending cuts announced by chancellor Rachel Reeves in July and prime minister Kier Starmer’s warning on “unpopular decisions” in the Autumn Budget suggest infrastructure investment could be in for a rough ride.
Winners revealed at 2024 Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering Awards
The winners of the 2024 Inspiring Women in Construction & Engineering Awards were applauded at an awards ceremony in London last night.
IWICE: Could NHS’ new hospitals programme strategy be a skills and diversity blueprint?
New approaches to hospital building have supported diversity and skills, an expert has told the Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering (IWICE) conference; could they be transferrable to infrastructure?