“Why do major infrastructure projects cost so much and take so long? Institution of Civil Engineers launches new consultation
The Institution of Civil Engineers has launched a major new consultation on its newly-published green paper programme entitled “Why do major infrastructure projects cost so much and take so long?”
Leading engineering body consults on role of infrastructure in Government’s “levelling up” agenda
The Institution of Civil Engineers has launched a new consultation on the role of infrastructure in Government’s “levelling up” agenda.
Civil engineering leaders back Infrastructure Commission’s plan for UK’s long-term infrastructure
A new policy paper from the leading professional body for civil engineers is calling on the government to accept in full the recommendations made in the National Infrastructure Assessment.
£250m Deephams STW upgrade named ‘Greatest Contribution to London’ at ICE civil engineering awards
A major sewage works upgrade to enhance the region’s rivers, significantly reduce odour and cater for population growth has won the prestigious ‘Greatest Contribution to London’ trophy at the ICE London Civil Engineering Awards.
ICE: flagship devolution report says infrastructure is key driver for rebalancing economy
The Institution of Civil Engineers has published its annual State of the Nation report - in a departure from the sector specific focus of previous reports, this year’s report looks at the impact of the government’s devolution agenda on the UK’s core infrastructure sectors: energy, flood risk management, transport, waste and water.
ICE warns on UK infrastructure – new report downgrades flood management
The Institution of Civil Engineers’ latest State of the Nation report has warned that “tough choices” must be made over prioritising future infrastructure projects and highlighted inadequate resilience to flooding and the decline in maintenance of flood defences, with water ranked as "adequate for now."
Leading engineers call for flood investment to return to pre 2010 levels
In its submission to Treasury ahead of the March Budget, the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is urging the Government to return capital and maintenance investment in flood risk management to pre-2010 levels in real terms.
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Expert speaker line-up and leading exhibitors to feature at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show & Waterways Management in London
Attendees at next month’s National Civils Show, Floodex, National Drainage Show and Waterways Management on 26th and 27th November are set to benefit from an expert speaker line-up and the opportunity to visit a wide range of exhibitors all co-located in one place at Excel, London, one of the UK’s leading international exhibition and convention centres. -
Ovarro smart leak detection builds drought resilience worldwide
Tackling leakage is one of the fastest and most cost-effective ways for utilities to bolster water security, writes Ben Crabtree, Product Line Director, Ovarro, revealing how the potential of smart technologies is being demonstrated around the world. -
South Staffordshire Plc earns prestigious RoSPA global health and safety award
UK-headquartered South Staffordshire Plc, the integrated services group operating within the UK critical infrastructure and essential services markets, has received a prestigious Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) Award for global health and safety excellence. -
Balfour Beatty achieves 99.1% Responsible Sourcing on major Thames Estuary infrastructure project
Balfour Beatty, the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure provider, has delivered exceptional environmental results on the Thames Estuary Asset Management 2100 (TEAM2100) framework, one of the nation’s most ambitious flood defence initiatives.
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