Coronavirus has overtaken us all and is unique as a phenomenon having a simultaneous blanket impact on everyone. For many of us in infrastructure, the financial crisis of 2008 did … Continue reading “The Grand National – runners and riders in our new context”
Briefing note: Constructing Excellence Sustainable Infrastructure Forum – Sustainable Development Goals workshop 23rd January 2020, Arup, 8-13 Fitzroy Street, London, W1T 4BQ Background On the 23rd January, the Sustainable Infrastructure … Continue reading “Briefing note: Constructing Excellence Sustainable Infrastructure Forum – Sustainable Development Goals workshop”
Constructing Excellence is delighted to launch a new Sustainable Infrastructure Group in partnership with CEEQUAL and the ICE. CEEQUAL is the evidence-based sustainability assessment rating and awards scheme for civil … Continue reading “Sustainable Infrastructure Group”
For the last six months Constructing Excellence has been the fortunate beneficiary of a Simon Industrial Fellowship from the University of Manchester, to enable me to work with Professor Graham … Continue reading “Ward’s Words: Supporting the Northern Powerhouse”
Here is a quick and personal SWOT assessment of where the circular economy approach sits in infrastructure delivery right now: Strength Weakness Readily builds on pre-existing LEAN and materials efficiency … Continue reading “Some quick thoughts on Infrastructure and the Circular Economy”
The Institution of Civil Engineers has launched a Manifesto for Infrastructure, which provides all political parties and policy makers with a comprehensive set of overarching goals for UK infrastructure … Continue reading “ICE Manifesto for Infrastructure”
The Centre for Infrastructure Development (CID) Seminar Series features professionals operating in the infrastructure business ecosystem and scholars developing work relevant to further our understanding of related practices. Hence the … Continue reading “Centre for Infrastructure Development (CID) Spring Seminar Series”
