Millions of cubic metres of earth and water are being moved ‘around the clock’ to build the ambitious The Line city project in Saudi Arabia, according to an update from state project delivery body Neom.
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Does Ethics really play a role in civil engineering?
On 31 January this year, Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) London Regional Committee welcomed Sir Vivian Ramsey, former judge, alongside fellow committee members from the ICE Ethics Committee to explore ethics, equity, and the law in the context of our profession.
ICE President launches new award
Institution of Civil Engineers president Anusha Shah has launched a new Nature and People-Positive Champion Award to reflect the best outcomes and practices across the industry.
Routes to Ukrainian reconstruction proposed as conflict reaches two-year anniversary
Industrialised construction could pave the way to a fast and efficient reconstruction of Ukraine, when peace is achieved, following the devastating conflict wrought by Russia.
National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline falls at first hurdle
The long-awaited update to the National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline fell short of the detailed plan that investors and the industry were hoping for.
AtkinsRéalis achieves top standard for work on equality, diversity and inclusion
AtkinsRéalis has been awarded the Clear Assured Platinum Standard by the Clear Company for its progress and impact with equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives.
SNP ministers say government’s poor infrastructure procurement has led to £100bn overspend
Ministers from the Scottish National Party (SNP) have slammed the UK government’s infrastructure procurement, saying there is “£100bn overspend in infrastructure projects without even digging too deeply”.
Investment forum champions public/private partnerships for faster green infrastructure investment
A new forum for infrastructure investors has made a recommendation for the UK to scale up public/private infrastructure partnerships to manage major project risk and improve their investment grade.
Patience pays off: Embedding patient development and land stewardship into UK placemaking
With the prospect of a general election (most likely) this year, the issues of tax and planning reform are set to be key campaign focuses. To add to what is set to be a politically charged year, the London Mayoral election is scheduled for May. The need for a holistic…
Competition commits to accelerate commercialisation of low carbon concrete
Innovation agency Innovate UK has launched a Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI) funding competition to accelerate the commercial adoption of low carbon concrete solutions.