Frameworks giant Pagabo has set out plans to shake up its £750M professional services panel. The procurement specialist published a formal notice of its intention to invite interest in the next iteration of the wide-reaching deal in July this year. Big-name consultants such as Atkins, Mott MacDonald and WSP sit…
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Civils project starts fell by almost a third in the first three months of 2023
A sharp drop has been recorded in the volume of new civils work getting underway across the UK.
The engineering profession is too slow in developing a true culture of inclusion
Engineering culture in the UK needs to accelerate its drive to become more inclusive if the UK is to continue to be a key player in the global race for engineering skills.
Ferrovial reports £30M loss in operating profit due to Silvertown Tunnel complications
Ferrovial Construction UK has reported an operating profit of -£30M in 2022 tied to complications at the Silvertown Tunnel project.
Entry deadline for NCE Awards extended by two weeks
The deadline for entries to the NCE Awards has been extended until 5 May, maximising the opportunity for UK-based civil engineering consulting firms to achieve recognition as leaders in the sector.
Inflation and drive to net zero adding to construction costs globally
Global inflation and striving to reach net zero are named as two key reasons for accelerating construction costs, a report by Arcadis has said.
McKinsey report highlights the impact of sustainability on procurement costs
A new report by McKinsey & Company has highlighted that firms are allocating up to 70% of their spend on procurement “to reach sustainability goals”.
There is a post-pandemic need to alter the workplace mindset
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NIC’s recommended changes to infrastructure planning universally backed by sector
Authorities and lawyers in the infrastructure sector have unanimously thrown their support behind the National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC’s) recommendations for the government to streamline the infrastructure planning system.