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As we emerge from the COP26 Summit, we all have an opportunity to consider what steps we can take to act on climate change. Individual engineers play a significant role in shaping and designing the world around them, meaning we all have the opportunity to help create a more sustainable…

More than half of ethnic minorities abandon their engineering careers compared to 39% of white people, according to research by Atkins.

COP26 has confirmed that world-wide net zero emissions by 2050 won’t happen. The drive to tackle climate change needs to start with solutions that are available here and now.

Amey’s rail division has been hit with a £600,000 fine for health and safety failings during the reconstruction of Market Harborough station.

East Sussex Council calls for bids on £730M worth of highways infrastructure work.

Last week’s decision taken by secretary of levelling up, housing and communities Michael Gove to deny the construction of Foster & Partners’ ‘Tulip’ Tower in central London took most off guard, especially as it had been widely reported that the project would be given the green light.

Network Rail will not seek a replacement contractor for its £4bn construction works framework for Wales and the West of England, despite one of its suppliers entering into administration earlier this week.

COP26 is drawing to a close and much hope has been invested in this pivotal event to secure the world-wide solidarity needed to make the required commitment to address climate change – reaching global net zero by mid-century and keeping 1.5°C within reach.

Plans for the controversial new 305m-tall “Tulip” tower in central London have been denied.

Moving to Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) isn’t just about reducing the labour requirements needed to meet UK house building targets, it’s about reskilling existing workforces to ease pressures and bringing brand new skills to the sector. One of the key challenges is that young people aren’t inspired to start…