Infrastructure
8 July, 2020
Civils Project of the Year 2019 – Key Learning Points
Our series of case studies look at the key learning points from our 2019 award winners. The Foss Barrier – Road to Recovery won Project of the Year Civils and … Continue reading “Civils Project of the Year 2019 – Key Learning Points”
17 April, 2020
The Grand National – runners and riders in our new context
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”
29 January, 2020
Briefing note: Constructing Excellence Sustainable Infrastructure Forum – Sustainable Development Goals workshop
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”
11 July, 2019
Sustainable Infrastructure Group
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”
11 May, 2017
Ward’s Words: Supporting the Northern Powerhouse
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”
22 November, 2016
Some quick thoughts on Infrastructure and the Circular Economy
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”
13 February, 2015
ICE Manifesto for Infrastructure
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”
2 February, 2015
Centre for Infrastructure Development (CID) Spring Seminar Series
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”
