Rising costs a threat to growth, contractors warn
Civils contractors today warned that rising costs and skills shortages are emerging as new challenges as prospects for the infrastructure sector improve.
HS2 could increase flood risk
The proposed route for High Speed 2 crosses miles of floodplains and could exacerbate flood risk in some areas, the Sustainability Statement for part of the scheme has revealed.
Uganda Selects IBM and Waterfund to benchmark water infrastructure
Waterfund LLC and IBM today announced that they have signed an agreement with the Ministry of Water and Environment of the Republic of Uganda that makes the country the first in Africa to become a member of the pioneering Water Cost Index (WCI).
Report says urgent need for infrastructure spend to kickstart UK economy
A new report for the Civil Engineering Contractors Association has reinforced the need for infrastructure investment to strengthen the UK economy – the country is now falling seriously behind other global economies.
MPs warn infrastructure plans lack clarity, rigour and priority
In a new Report published this morning, MPs have sharply criticised the lack of focus in the Government’s Infrastructure Plan, saying that they are “not convinced that the current proposals represent a rigorous plan with clear priorities for action or with a clear programme for delivery.”
Chinese firms target UK water and wastewater infrastructure
An article in this morning’s South China Post says that Chinese companies are increasingly pursuing investment opportunities in big British infrastructure projects – including the water and wastewater sector.
Budget 2013: opportunity for water treatment firms but nothing on flood defence spending
Chancellor George Osborne has set out plans in the Budget for a “generous” tax regime for the emerging shale gas industry in the UK, which will undoubtedly bring opportunities for companies involved in water treatment.
Utilities combine to deliver £21bn investment in the north
Yorkshire Water and Northumbrian Water are two of four UK utility companies working together to provide a £21 billion package of network improvements over the next ten years in the North East of England.
British Water to lead trade visit to Libya
British Water is leading its first delegation of UK water experts to Tripoli in April to connect companies with water and wastewater opportunities in Libya.
CECA sets out infrastructure priorities for Budget 2013
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) has written to Chancellor George Osborne ahead of the 2013 Budget to set out a list of infrastructure priorities that need to be addressed if the sector is to fufil its potential in returning growth to the UK economy.