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GIS set to play more of a starring role on future infrastructure projects
If we want a more digital future, we need to start with data, and GIS is where that expertise lies, says Atkins associat…
PM announces £850m to upgrade 20 hospitals across England
Extra cash for the NHS includes £850m to upgrade 20 hospitals across England, but healthcare professionals describe new…
Crossrail delay sparks backlash and calls for transparency on failings
Crossrail bosses are under pressure to reveal why problems could not be rectified and why it was so last minute to annou…
Crossrail opening delayed by nine months to autumn 2019
Crossrail has said it will miss its planned December opening date by nine months with "final infrastructure and extensiv…
First anniversary analysis on Queensferry Crossing shows “improved reliability”
The Queensferry Crossing has improved the reliability of journeys in the year since it opened, according to new analysis…
Bridge inspections in England to be reviewed following Genoa tragedy
Highways England boss Jim O'Sullivan says the organisation will be reviewing road bridge inspections as a precaution.
Councils forced into £240m highways underspend to fund other services, data shows
New data shows the extent of highway underspending by cut-hit councils as a roads group calls on the government for more…
Work on first triple decker roundabout in the north east is 80% complete
Highways England say a £75m scheme for a triple decker roundabout is 80% complete with enough soil to fill 32 Olympic-si…
Six engineers shortlisted for prestigious award in efforts to inspire next generation
A shortlist of 36 people has been drawn up by judges as part of a campaign to encourage more to follow a career in const…
Design and build team revealed for new $180m Canadian bridge
The city of Kingston has revealed that Systra, Kiewit Sons and Hatch will design and build the Third Crossing Bridge.
Network Rail hails £84m bank holiday work as over 400 projects delivered on time
Over 400 projects were completed over the bank holiday with the £84m improvements part of Network Rail’s five-year railw…
Mabey joins Theresa May on Africa visit to promote infrastructure business growth
Mabey's boss is among those accompanying Theresa May on her official trade visit to South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya.
