Latest construction figures - contractors warn growth Is “fragile”
The Civil Engineering Contractors Association (CECA) today said that output figures for the construction industry in Q4 2012 show a welcome return to growth, but that the sector continues to face challenging trading conditions.
Blair connection with Thames Water overseas investors?
A report in yesterday’s Sunday Times newspaper has suggested that former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair may have advised two sovereign wealth funds - the China Investment Corporation (CIC) and the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) on investing in Thames Water.
UK Government on target for £3bn of infrastructure savings
The UK Government has said that it is on target to make up to £3 billion of annual savings on infrastructure projects with the publication this morning of the first annual report of the three-year Infrastructure Cost Review programme.
The first year programme of work also included a commitment to address the problems of cyclicality in the water sector as part of a joint study with Ofwat.
Government “sceptical” about pegging £4.1bn costs for Thames Tunnel
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Minister Richard Benyon has said that he “remains sceptical” on the cost of Thames Water’s proposed Thames Tunnel supersewer and that he could not possibly say that these would definitely be pegged at the current estimated level of £4.1 billion.
Chancellor calls for more Asian investment in UK infrastructure
IPC accepts Able Marine Energy Park application for examination
The Infrastructure Planning Commission has accepted for examination an application from Able Humber Ports Ltd for proposed port facilities located at Killingholme, Humberside.
Water part of Scottish Government £60bn infrastructure plans
The Scottish Government has published its Infrastructure and Investment Plan, which details plans for up to £60 billion of capital spending up until 2030.
Government to announce £multi-billion infrastructure investment intiative
The Government is due to announce a £multi-billion infrastructure investment programme aimed at kick-starting the economy later today.
Halcrow calls for radical overhaul of UK water network
Leading engineering and design consultancy Halcrow is calling for a radical overhaul of the water management network in England and Wales.
Cities to bid for new powers for economic growth
England's biggest cities will be able to make their case for new powers from central government to drive faster growth under new clauses to the Localism Bill which have been welcomed by Cities Minister Greg Clark and Chris Murray, Director of the Core Cities Group.