Ministers have been urged to break Britain’s infrastructure “inertia” in a bid to turbocharge the planning system and ramp up growth, according to a think tank report. Ministers have been urged to break Britain’s infrastructure “inertia” in a bid to turbocharge the planning system and ramp up growth, according to a think tank report. Streamlining...
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Water leaders talk environmental scrutiny and infrastructure needs in new podcast – Water Magazine
The Environment Agency’s Director of Water, Helen Wakeham, has discussed plans to increase scrutiny of water companies in England and Wales in a new water sector podcast. Targeted recruitment campaigns, more site inspections and enhanced digital systems will drive better performance from the industry, Wakeham told the WiseOnWater Podcast: Conversations in Flow, from media specialist...
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The record-breaking £5bn bridge more than 22 miles long and crossing major river
China is investing billions of pounds into modernising its civilian infrastructure, as it seeks to grow its economy. As part of that programme, Beijing has been busy building bridges and roads in an attempt to improve transport connections. By 2022, the country already boasted more than one million bridges, which represented an increase of 72,000...
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UK’s 5 most expensive construction projects of all time revealed costing £150bn
Five of the most expensive construction projects in the UK’s history total a whopping £150bn. Some of these developments have made a successful contribution to the country, bringing in tourists, hosting iconic sporting events and leading to an all important profit. Others have used up valuable time, money and resources for little positive impact. Today,...
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UK cycling infrastructure lagging behind Europe, study reveals
The UK’s cycling infrastructure is lagging behind its European counterparts, according to an analysis by PeopleForBikes. It has included the UK in its city ratings for the first time, assessing 89 cities in 2024. UK cities received an average score of 60 out of a possible 100, slightly lower than the rest of Europe with...
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12 Tier 1 infrastructure contractors publish ‘A Blueprint for Growth’
The current government’s Major Projects Portfolio consists of an unprecedented 244 projects requiring delivery. The 12 contractors identify “an established and clear correlation between investment in infrastructure and GDP growth – with the industry one of the most effective, efficient, and sustainable ways of spreading jobs and skills across the country”, emphasising the need for...