French infrastructure and engineering firm Egis has bought a majority share in iconic UK architecture practice Weston Williamson + Partners.
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The Department for Transport (DfT) has relaunched its search for a chair to head up HS2 Ltd, more than a year after Allan Cook handed in his notice.
NCE teams up with CN to support women in construction and engineering
NCE is teaming up with its sister publication Construction News to champion the role of women in construction and engineering.
My advice for navigating a male-dominated industry this International Women’s Day
I started my career in engineering 10 years ago and at that time, less than 10% of those in the industry were women.
Aecom pulls out of Russia with immediate effect
Aecom has announced that it will “immediately exit” its business operations in Russia.
Five ways Birmingham’s troubled highways contract has been changed to attract contractors
The search for a new permanent contractor to take on Birmingham’s troubled highways PFI contract officially began last month.
How alternate educational routes can encourage more women into the construction industry
With Women in Construction Week underway, it’s time we look at one of the main criticisms that hits the industry.
ICE members vote to introduce Chartered Infrastructure Engineer title
The ICE is poised to introduce its hotly-contested Chartered Infrastructure Engineer title after members voted in favour of it.
How construction can reduce waste and increase profits by investing in quality assurance
Supply chain delays and the spiralling cost of construction materials have had a major impact on construction output worldwide, particularly in civils and infrastructure. For most contractors and subcontractors in this sector, the situation has been a ‘perfect storm’, adding extra pressure to project profitability, with many currently looking to…
Who will step forward to solve the cladding crisis?
Throughout the Grenfell Tower Inquiry, the press has quite rightly kept the cladding fire safety crisis at the forefront of its reporting. On 14 February, government published its proposed amendments to the Building Safety Bill. The purpose behind the bill is to improve safety and performance of all higher-risk buildings…