Richard Threlfall
Richard Threlfall is global head of infrastructure at KPMG
CommentLet’s be honest about private finance in infrastructure
Private investment in infrastructure has been criticised – wrongly – in the past few years. The government supports it abroad but has refused to promote it at home
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Let’s build our way to net zero
Infrastructure investment is the key to achieving the government’s target of net zero emissions by 2050
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Our challenge is not to innovate or die. It is invest or decline
We believe there’s no money to pay for infrastructure – the problem is more who controls the budgets
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Construction must admit it has a problem with diversity
Disappointing diversity statistics should not make us sigh and shrug – recognising that it simply isn’t good enough should spur us all to take effective action
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How to beat the Brexit blues
There are far more important things for construction to worry about than Brexit – yes, it’s a Bad Thing, but will anyone really notice in the long run?
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What's the best way to attract and recruit young people into construction? Get them young
The industry’s approach to attracting and hiring new talent is haphazard. The Construction Leadership Council, if properly funded, could do something about it
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UK is lacking fibre
Many other countries’ broadband capability puts ours to shame – and while government targets are a step in the right direction, progress is painfully slow
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We need to plug in to electric cars
Electric vehicles with zero emissions are the future, so it is vital government creates the conditions to maximise take-up and build a proper charging point network
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Taking the long view
Infrastructure is all about long-term value – or should be. But to make that a reality we must learn to work together. Will you sign up to Project 13 and help transform the sector?
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Breaking up is hard to do
The European Investment Bank is an important source of finance for UK infrastructure, investing billions in the UK every year. So why would we want to leave it?
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It's easy if you try
Imagine a future where autonomous vehicles and intelligent transport networks create not only stress-free commutes, but also quieter and greener cities
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Brexit: Time to be heard
The construction industry’s voice needs to be part of the discussion on Brexit. We must set out our stall on three key areas to ensure the well-being of both the sector and the wider UK economy
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Infrastructure: Talking heads
Infrastructure’s many stakeholders have plenty to say, and Richard Threlfall can imagine just what they’re thinking, too. The next step is to learn how to listen to each other
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Election reaction: Not the worst of all worlds
While sterling may be wobbly at the prospect of a hung parliament, we can welcome a return to more moderated politics
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Infrastructure: Going places
Rapid advances in infrastructure technologies will transform the way we build. Construction firms need to stop dragging their feet and catch up with the pace of the new technology revolution
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Let’s make them an offer …
If we want the government’s industrial strategy to work for our industry, construction must offer a proposition based on collaboration, investment and innovation. Here’s how we can do that
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The rise and fall of the mega-city
Mega-cities are no longer sustainable and the bigger they become, the less likely are they to function efficiently
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A winning formula
Creating cities that foster vibrant communities and with the infrastructure in place to secure their economic competitiveness, is no mean feat
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It's a positive Autumn Statement but not a radical one
Infrastructure spending, despite the announced increase, is still low compared with international levels, while the housing announcements are a drop in the ocean
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House of cards
On paper it looks like the government is committed to investing in infrastructure with major projects including Heathrow and Hinkley approved
