All infrastructure articles
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NewsIndependent scrutiny of new infrastructure body will initially come from ex-NIC commissioners, says minister
New board of external figures will be appointed after selection of NISTA’s chief
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CommentTen-year infrastructure strategy pipeline will require new approaches from industry
The 10-year infrastructure strategy presents an opportunity to approach projects differently in order to overcome some of the industry’s past challenges, writes Andy Wain of Mott MacDonald
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NewsMPs and Lords launch inquiry into infrastructure project delivery
Newly formed group gives interested parties until 6 May to respond
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NewsGovernment approves £9bn Lower Thames Crossing
Decision comes 16 years after scheme was first proposed
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FeaturesInfrastructure update: How prepared is the water industry for its biggest ever investment programme?
Geraint Jones and Simon Rawlinson of Arcadis examine the priorities and the sector’s state of readiness
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NewsBakerloo Line extension back in business as Khan sets out 10-year London Growth Plan
Infrastructure upgrades could unlock 60,000 homes over the next decade under plans to return capital to 1990s growth rates
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FeaturesIt’s deja vu all over again: Can the Ox-Cam Arc work second time around?
The chancellor has given her backing to an expansion plan for the corridor connecting Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge, including thousands of homes, which the previous government dropped. Joey Gardiner asks what hope the industry can have
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FeaturesInfrastructure update: How can developers navigate the ever-lengthening connections queue?
In the second half of our two-part special on UK power, Turner & Townsend Alinea examine how the rising demand for new connections to the distribution network has time and cost impacts for developers.
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FeaturesInfrastructure update: Electricity transmission owners hold key to UK’s energy transition but face challenges
The transmission sector is a key link in the chain that will deliver a net zero future, write Mark Docherty and Simon Rawlinson
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CommentThe Budget was a signifier of tone shift – never mind the missing detail
Last week’s statement suggests the government has a clear appetite for investment. It is up to industry to shape and develop solutions for deals with the public sector, says KPMG’s Holly Davis
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NewsCouncils holding £8bn of builder contributions meant for vital infrastructure, says HBF
Local authorities hit hard by the housing crisis are sitting on the highest sums of affordable home funding
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CommentIndustry must get behind the NIC’s call for change
The government will not achieve its infrastructure goals – and more big firms will inevitably go under – unless the industry quickly works out how to do its job better. The NIC’s recent report makes that clear, writes Andy Beard at Mace
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NewsGovernment outlines industrial strategy plan as ministers hail £63bn of private funding for projects
Data centres and airport expansions among projects planned as Starmer pledges to deregulate
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News‘Systemic weaknesses’ drive up UK infrastructure costs by as much as 25%, NIC finds
New report comes as government announces creation of new body combining NIC with IPA
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NewsPlanning reform expected to be at heart of today’s King’s Speech
Labour to outline its policy priorities with more than 35 draft bills
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FeaturesInfrastructure update: What challenges does Labour face and what can the industry expect?
What steps should the new government take to accelerate infrastructure delivery? Simon Rawlinson surveys the post-electoral landscape
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NewsNew government must take opportunity to ‘turn new page’ for infrastructure, says CECA
Trade body sets out priorities for first 100 days
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NewsStrong rhetoric on planning but no surprises as Keir Starmer launches Labour manifesto
Policy document light on new policy and bets big on growth
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NewsSunak pledges to revive Help To Buy at Conservative manifesto launch
Party also pledges to get major infrastructure projects signed off within 12 months
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FeaturesYour guide to the May 2 elections: what’s at stake for construction
Three new metro-mayoral positions will be among those filled as local and regional elections take place next month. Carl Brown reports.