With concerns for the future of the UK energy market growing, attention has turned to onshore and offshore wind projects to fill the void.
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Dangerous potholes fixed ‘immediately’ under new approach
Analysis by the RAC Foundation has shown that local highway authorities across the country are increasingly adopting a risk-based approach to fixing road defects.
UK engineering firms eye up China works
Despite the US-China trade war and fears over intellectual property rights, the majority of British engineering firms working in China have reported they will be increasing investment in their operations in the East.
Chancellor hails super software as improving UK infrastructure
Chancellor Phillip Hammond has highlighted an £8M software system as an example of how technology can improve the UK’s infrastructure resilience.
Skills shortage threatens infrastructure project pipeline
Civils contractors have said that low levels of skilled workers is a major factor inhibiting their ability to deliver projects.
Uptake in electrification leads to CO2 drop on railways
Statistics from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) show CO2 emissions and diesel use have fallen as a result of electrification on UK railways.
Flood spending dips despite climate warnings
Spending by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) and the Environment Agency on flood prevention and costal erosion fell by £32M in 2016/17 according to government figures.