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18 Feb 2022 Environment

World-first new UKCRIC facility will change the way we design and construct major infrastructure

High performance shaking tables and deep soil pit will cut financial and environmental costs whilst ensuring resilience of high-value infrastructure.

31 Jan 2022 Communities

Dormant assets can fund vital social infrastructure in 'left behind' communities

As anticipation builds ahead of the release of the government’s Levelling Up White Paper, it’s worth turning our attention to a piece of parliamentary business that has the potential to be a catalyst for lasting change in “left behind” communities across the country.

How we made Newquay Airport fit for Air Force One

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05 Jan 2022 Economy

How we made Newquay Airport fit for Air Force One

It went off without a hitch, but the logistics of gathering world leaders in Cornwall for the G7 Summit in June 2021 didn't just happen on its own. It took the expertise of Costain. Here's how we made Newquay Airport fit for Air Force One, and for the arrival of Joe Biden.

Making the case for an integrated transport strategy for England

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01 Dec 2021 Economy

Making the case for an integrated transport strategy for England

The country is crying out for transport solutions that improve the customer experience while honouring our commitment to lowering carbon emissions. That's why it's time to join-up our thinking and get serious about an integrated transport strategy for England.

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07 Sep 2021 Economy

GGF Forms New Aluminium Group

The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) is pleased to announce the formation of the new GGF Aluminium Group for companies operating in the aluminium sector.

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28 Jul 2021 Economy

Fantastic line-up of finalists for Construction Manager of the Year 2021

The shortlist for the CIOB Construction Manager of the Year Awards has been revealed - 77 of the UK’s best construction managers named.

01 Jun 2021 Economy

Government must use white paper to ensure levelling up is more than a slogan

The government's levelling up strategy needs to move beyond a focus on physical infrastructure in so-called ‘left behind’ areas and invest in social infrastructure to unlock the potential of communities.

Climate change is making it even harder for people living in poverty to access clean water

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22 Mar 2021 Coronavirus

Climate change is making it even harder for people living in poverty to access clean water

Two billion people around the world do not have access to a reliable and safe water supply - and climate change is making it even harder to cope. As we build back in a post-pandemic world, we have a moral duty to ensure that nobody is left behind

Can construction rise to the Project Speed challenge?

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08 Feb 2021 Coronavirus

Can construction rise to the Project Speed challenge?

The construction sector has the vision and expertise to meet Government ambitions for better delivery of projects.

12 Jan 2021 Communities

Without a clear strategy, government will exclude rural areas from gigabit broadband rollout

Ministers must learn the lessons of previous rollouts and outline a strategy to ensure gigabit broadband is available to everyone, especially those in rural, isolated communities.

We must design infrastructure that will benefit us all economically, environmentally and socially

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26 Nov 2020 Economy

We must design infrastructure that will benefit us all economically, environmentally and socially

The National Infrastructure Strategy will require grit and determination from industry as well as Government to deliver in a way that serves everyone.

01 Oct 2020 Economy

We must act now to jump-start 5G rollout, or a once-in-a-generation opportunity could be lost

5G has huge potential – but progress towards delivering this technology is stalling. With simple and cost-free additions to legislation, Britain could be set back on the path towards achieving its digital connectivity ambitions.

Spending Review must support innovation to improve resilience and cut carbon emissions

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30 Sep 2020 Environment

Spending Review must support innovation to improve resilience and cut carbon emissions

The Government’s Spending Review should include support for innovation, especially to achieve the aims of net zero emissions, resilient infrastructure and nationwide digitalisation, according to recommendations published by the National Engineering Policy Centre (NEPC) today.

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12 Aug 2020 Transport

Northern Rail Industry Leaders respond to TfN Northern Infrastructure Pipeline

Transport for the North have today published a Northern Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP), a 30 year investment plan of infrastructure projects to underpin greener Northern growth.

07 Aug 2020 Transport

What does the Government’s active travel strategy mean for the future of local transport policy?

The Government hopes to make walking and cycling people's first choice for as many journeys as possible, aiming for half of all journeys in urban areas being cycled or walked by 2030.

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06 Aug 2020 Economy

Sales of heavy-side building materials slumped in second quarter as the economy and construction slowed

The latest statistics released by the Mineral Products Association (MPA) show that sales of heavy-side building materials, including aggregates, ready-mixed concrete (RMC), asphalt and mortar saw unprecedented declines during the second quarter of the year.

28 Jul 2020 Economy

Hundreds of billions earmarked for ‘levelling-up’ projects could be squandered without better co-ordination, say MPs

The Government risks squandering hundreds of billions of pounds earmarked for infrastructure projects unless there is better local coordination, according to a cross-party group of MPs.

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23 Jul 2020 Transport

Rail industry responds to funding for Northern rail infrastructure

The Government has announced funding for the Trans Pennine Route Upgrade and the formation of a Northern Transport Acceleration Council.

23 Jul 2020 Communities

Our farmers deserve the digital infrastructure to grow their business and thrive in a technological world

Our farmers have been on the front line throughout this Covid crisis, let's return the service by delivering an Agriculture Bill that addresses the shocking lack of digital infrastructure and skills in the countryside.

06 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

Tackling regional inequality and improving transport links must a priority in the Covid recovery

Regional inequality in the UK has worsened over the past decade. Proper investment in green, fast transport infrastructure will go some of the way to tackling this

06 Jul 2020 Coronavirus

E-scooters could revolutionise travel across the UK, from cities to the countryside

In a post-Covid world, e-scooters could provide a new form of green connectivity. That is why the DfT have fast-tracked the Tees Valley trial to start next week

30 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

At a glance: Everything Boris Johnson pledged in his £5bn ‘New Deal’ for Britain

Boris Johnson set out his “New Deal” investment plan for the country on Tuesday, in which he pledged to “build, build, build” Britain’s way out of the coronavirus economic crisis. Here’s what’s been promised:

29 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Rail industry sets out criteria for recovery plan ahead of Government announcement

With the Government set to announce new spending plans on Tuesday 30 June, Darren Caplan, Chief Executive of the Railway Industry Association (RIA), has commented: “The Railway Industry Association and our members welcome all investment in the UK rail network, with rail clearly set to be one of the economic sectors which can support the jobs and GVA needed to drive the recovery.

28 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

Boris Johnson pledges billions to grow UK out of coronavirus recession and claims he’s ‘fit as butcher’s dog’

Boris Johnson has pledged to “build our way back to health” with a multi-billion spending blitz to grow the UK out of the coronavirus-induced recession.