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Procurement and people were on the agenda at the recent UK Infrastructure Show (UKIS), held at the NEC in Birmingham on Tuesday 12th March

Utilising technology as a way to retrain and recruit at the...

Procurement and people were on the agenda at the recent UK Infrastructure Show (UKIS), held at the NEC in Birmingham on Tuesday 12th March.
A senior man wearing sunglasses, riding his bike on a footpath through a public park in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. He is smiling while the sun shines down on him.

EFRA Committee urges Government to invest in urban green infrastructure

In a letter to the Defra Secretary, the EFRA Committee calls for reforms and greater Government leadership to encourage more investment into urban green infrastructure.

Re-flow showcases new features at the UK Infrastructure Show

The UK Infrastructure Show (UKIS) is another exciting event added to Re-flow’s roadmap. UKIS brings together the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and programmes from transport, healthcare and local government.
Capterra’s Eduardo Garcia delves into the vital role of cybersecurity for smart cities, fortifying urban environments against evolving perils

Safeguarding digital infrastructure: Cybersecurity for smart cities

Capterra’s Eduardo Garcia delves into the vital role of cybersecurity for smart cities, providing strategies for fortifying urban environments against evolving threats.
Digital twins are demonstrating their power in infrastructure from planning and design phases through to operations and maintenance

The big value of infrastructure digital twins is finally here

Digital twins are demonstrating their power in infrastructure from planning and design phases through to operations and maintenance, says Mike Campbell, chief product officer at Bentley.
Tilbury Douglas has appointed Andrew Bull as managing director for infrastructure, replacing Paul Thain

Andrew Bull joins Tilbury Douglas as Infrastructure lead

Tilbury Douglas has appointed Andrew Bull as managing director for infrastructure, replacing Paul Thain.
A long-exposure snapshot of a CTA train at night, representing infrastructure backlog

Addressing data quality and the key infrastructure backlog challenges for 2024

The cancellation of the Northern leg of HS2 is a blow to many in construction - but it also provides an opportunity to tackle the UK’s infrastructure backlog. Jeff Quantrill of InEight says an accurate, reliable data foundation will be critical to pursuing these potential avenues of growth.
There are 660 projects outlined over the next decade, according to the new National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline from the IPA

IPA pipeline predicts £775bn of investment in infrastructure and construction

There are 660 projects scheduled over the next decade, according to the new National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline from Whitehall's Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA).
Nearly 200 delegates gathered to launch a cross-sector approach to the future development of a cyber-physical ecosystem in the UK and beyond

National cyber-physical ecosystem will align digital and physical infrastructures

Nearly 200 delegates gathered for the launch of a new community designed to encourage a cross-sector approach to the future development of a cyber-physical ecosystem in the UK and beyond.
Digitally generated cityscape, perfectly usable for all kinds of topics related to data exchange and computer networks.

The role of technology in safeguarding global infrastructure and mitigating climate...

Global infrastructure is facing pressure like never before. Growing populations, time, and the impact of global warming are putting our built environment to the test - and it’s a test it’s currently failing, explains Andrea Bartoli, chief technology officer at Worldsensing.
An aerial view of rows of back to back terraced houses in a working class area of a Northern town in England, representing the housing infrastructure fund

Significant share of £4.2bn UK Housing Infrastructure Fund unspent

According to reports, just £1.3bn of the UK Housing Infrastructure Fund (HIF) has been spent more than six years after its launch.
Telecommunication network above city, wireless mobile internet technology for smart grid or 5G LTE data connection, concept about IoT, global business, fintech, blockchain

Cyber-physical infrastructure: Towards a more digital built environment

Cyber-physical infrastructure aims to build on the UK’s strengths in technologies such as AI, digital twins and robotics to help create a more digital built environment and address key challenges such as tackling climate change and supporting sustainable growth. Dan Rossiter FCIAT of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists takes a look.
Laying heating pipes in a trench at construction site. Install underground storm systems of water main and sanitary sewer. Cold and hot water, heating and heating system of apartments in the house

Heat networks can be the future of our healthcare infrastructure

Heat networks are a perfect fit for healthcare estates as the NHS looks for efficient strategies to achieve net zero goals, says Leigh Carter and Benjamin Smith of Turner & Townsend.
"London, United Kingdom - July 02, 2009:Picture of two male railway workers, dressed in hardhats and refelctive safety uniform walking on the tracks. The picture was taken at 9:14am in Forest Gate near Stratford home of the London 2012 Olympics." representing UK transport infrastructure

Costain secures £1.4m contract to drive decarbonisation across UK transport infrastructure

Costain has been awarded four contracts worth £1.4m under the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Specialist Technical and Commercial Advice for Rail and Other Transport Modes (STARThree) Framework.
Solar power plants in the dusk of the evening, energy infrastructure concept

Environment first: Designing energy infrastructure for the future

As the industry turns to more efficient and sustainable approaches to carbon reduction, AtkinsRéalis explores why it is the right time for construction to re-think future energy-infrastructure planning
Digital Twins Technology Illustration, future of building construction, architects and engineers

Enhancing decision-making in infrastructure projects with digital twins

In this article, PBC Today explores the potential of digital twins to transform the design, construction, operation, and monitoring of infrastructure.
A 3D rendering of a rail system. Image courtesy of Acciona Rail

Stakes are high: Going digital to build future infrastructure

Faced with rising demand and expectations, construction firms are going digital to create future infrastructure, says Mary Kay Sheahan of Bentley.
Victorian railway viaduct in Leeds deteriorated condition: Fibre optic monitoring of dynamic response

Smart Infrastructure: Can’t measure, can’t improve?

The Cambridge Centre for Smart Infrastructure & Construction Distinguished Lecture by Professor Lord Robert Mair reflected on the past 13 years of the CSIC’s work. Dr Fiorella Dell’Olio looks at some of the highlights.
Rail track maintenance - Network Rail

ORR promised more infrastructure funding by Network Rail

The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has requested additional funding for infrastructure in reaction to Network Rail's financial proposals.
PBC Today attended Bentley Systems' Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards in Singapore, seeing real-world applications of their iTwin software

What PBC Today saw at Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure and Going...

PBC Today attended Bentley Systems' Year in Infrastructure and Going Digital Awards in Singapore, seeing real-world applications of their iTwin software.
Global infrastructure

Understanding the role of digitalisation in global infrastructure

Global infrastructure is increasingly going digital, but progress needs to be faster and more comprehensive to fully benefit projects and improve performance.
PBC Today’s Harriet had the opportunity to test the VR headset for Bentley’s iTwin infrastructure software demo, with Greg Demchak as a guide

Unveiling the power of VR: PBC Today takes a virtual reality...

PBC Today’s Harriet had the opportunity to test the VR headset for Bentley’s iTwin infrastructure software demo, with Greg Demchak, senior director at the Digital Innovation Lab as a guide.
Silhouette of african american man plugging an EV plug into his car for charging at station

How can the construction industry support the UK’s electric vehicle infrastructure?

Matt Price, Hexa Consulting, and Alex Skidmore, Chord Consult, explore how the construction industry can lead the UK's electric vehicle infrastructure ahead of the net zero 2050 target.
Scottish civils contractor Global Infrastructure has won a multi-million pound SSEN Transmission contract to construct warehouse facilities in Dundee and Inverness

SSEN Transmission contract for Scottish strategic warehouses won by Global Infrastructure

Scottish civils contractor Global Infrastructure has won a multi-million pound SSEN Transmission contract to construct warehouse facilities in Dundee and Inverness.
sustainable design

Sustainable design: How can I evaluate my infrastructure projects for their...

Do your infrastructure projects embed sustainability from the outset? Is it something you have struggled with in the past? What is your approach to sustainable design?
Construction workers at wind farm - major infrastructure projects

Government reveals new plans to fast-track major infrastructure projects

The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities has announced that several major infrastructure projects will be fast-tracked as part of new plans.