Infrastructure Comment – Page 6
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CommentPPPs and global growth go hand in hand
The scale of global infrastructure projects, including those in the UK, means that finding private finance is essential
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CommentThe construction industry is holding up infrastructure development
We blame long public consultations for delaying big projects, but actually we’re at fault for not giving the public adequate data
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CommentHS2 gains momentum
The government has done well to publish the HS2 hybrid bill this week, now the hard work really begins …
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CommentAirports of the future
We cannot ignore the impact of airports on the UK’s carbon reduction targets
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CommentIncreasing public awareness of engineering is vital
Civil engineers create the infrastructure society needs to function - but we’re not good at communicating that
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CommentHS2: A compelling argument
Let’s stop the political bickering and get this project on the rails
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CommentBIM is for infrastructure as well as buildings
Construction must lead the way to a new collaboration between disciplines
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CommentAnything for a PV life
Can photovoltaics really provide a significant proportion of the UK’s mains power?
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CommentNuclear family
If UK firms are going to compete on Hinkley C and subsequent nuclear projects, we urgently need to work together to tackle the training gap
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CommentLet's hold firm on green growth
Green is good for business, good for society and it’s the only way forward
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CommentLet there be light
Hinkley shows promise, but a series of hiccups along the way means the project needs to go a lot smoother from here
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CommentCoalition must stick to green energy plan
Controversial green taxes will save consumers money in the long term
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CommentHinkley: One hurdle down, a few more to go
European approval and finance still need to be arranged before this project is ready to start
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CommentHS2: Full steam ahead
The case for HS2 is strong, but successful delivery will depend on investing in the right cost and project management skills - not to mention getting cross-party concensus
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CommentMiliband's energy pledge may increase infrastructure cost
Labour leader’s promise to freeze cost has arguably increased the risks for investors wanting to fund low carbon generation
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CommentA tale of two tunnels
Why aren’t greener alternatives to the £4.2bn Thames Tideway Tunnel being considered?
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CommentPolitics without the mudslinging
Sir John Armitt’s proposals for a National Infrastructure Commission are to be welcomed, but can politics be taken out of planning so easily, asks Simon Rawlinson
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CommentHS2 will speed ahead with Higgins on board
Sir David Higgins’ appointment to HS2 is the clearest signal yet that the project will leave the sidings
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CommentOur cities are posing real energy challenges
First world economies expect uninterrupted power - of course. But the drive to renewable energy means this cannot be taken for granted