In the construction industry, effective communication between main contractors and the teams they work with, such as subcontractors, is essential to ensure smooth project execution and high-quality outcomes.
Unfortunately, we at PlanRadar know from first-hand experience and studies of our customer base that this remains a persistent challenge for contractors…
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Podcast | PAS 2080 and systems thinking with Mott MacDonald, DfT and Anglian Water
The latest episode of the Engineers Collective is out now.
In this month’s episode of The Engineers Collective podcast from New Civil Engineer we mark one year since the publication of the 2023 update to the PAS 2080 standard for carbon management in infrastructure. We’ve gathered representatives from Mott MacDonald, the Department for…
Eight winners announced for £600M Scottish government civil engineering and construction framework
Eight construction firms have been appointed to the Scottish government’s upcoming £600M civil engineering framework.
The Scottish government has worked with industry on the development of a national framework for civil engineering for the nation It is a multi-lot, multi-supplier framework for a four year period where civil engineering contracts with…
Judges announced for 2024 British Construction Industry Awards
With just six weeks left to enter this year’s British Construction Industry Awards (BCIAs), the line-up of judges has been announced.
Almost 100 judges have been confirmed for this year, including ICE president Anusha Shah and other senior infrastructure figures and specialists who will broaden the perspective of the judging panels.…
IPA publishes framework outlining how AI will be harnessed to tackle public project overspend and delays
The Infrastructure Projects Authority (IPA) has published a framework that outlines how the government can harness the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle public project delivery issues.
The guidance, Data Analytics and AI in Government Project Delivery, encourages responsible experimentation with AI to find solutions to the biggest challenges that…
BGI essential to urban regeneration – for people and planet
Considerations around a well-designed urban space that positively impact both the natural environment, and human health, are essential to society.
A regenerative approach to climate-wise design and construction not only creates a sustainable balance but promotes holistic wellbeing for people and nature. Biodiversity is core to this and inextricably linked…
Neurodiversity: Creating a supportive culture of understanding
The way we experience any given moment, meeting or conversation is completely unique to us. Everyone’s brain works differently. Whether you work for a multi-national, interdisciplinary engineering firm with 30,000 employees or you’re self-employed, it’s vital to accept and understand this.
Recognising, celebrating and harnessing neurodiversity is an important pillar…
Leaders – are you making the most of your greatest sustainability resource?
The need to transition the UK to a net zero economy is an urgent issue, and the future of our planet rests on our ability to do so swiftly and effectively.
Decarbonising our infrastructure and moving to net-zero engineering practices is a vital component in making the UK’s environmental goals…
Turner & Townsend lands role at £4bn gigafactory
Turner & Townsend has been appointed to Tata Group’s £4bn battery manufacturing plant in Somerset.
The consultant will deliver cost management services, project management for enabling works and design team procurement. Production at the gigafactory, situated close to Bridgwater, is set to start in 2026, with the batteries supplying Jaguar Land…
Turner & Townsend predicts resurgence in construction activity while revising inflation forecasts
Turner & Townsend is predicting a resurgence in construction activity ahead of a suspected recovery curve from the difficult period the construction industry is experiencing.
The professional services consultancy has further increased its 2024 tender price inflation forecast for real estate to 3.2%, up from the 2.7% it previously predicted in…