Construction recession set to be deeper than feared

Industry economists are forecasting that UK construction output is expected to fall by 4.7% this year.

Civil engineering market predicted to show small growth in 2023

The overall UK construction market is expected to contract by 2% next year but civil engineering has been predicted to buck the trend with 1% growth, according to construction forecasting firm Glenigan. The post Civil engineering market predicted to show small growth in 2023 appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Job spotlight: Phoebe Cakebread, Turner & Townsend

Analytical skills, forecasting and being prepared to have difficult conversations are key skills for the senior cost manager. The post Job spotlight: Phoebe Cakebread, Turner & Townsend appeared first on Construction Management.

AI deployed for forecasting and risk management on Transpennine Route Upgrade

Artificial intelligence (AI) will be used for forecasting and risk management on Network Rail’s Transpennine Route Upgrade. The post AI deployed for forecasting and risk management on Transpennine Route Upgrade appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Tractor Supply keeps new store opening plans on track

Tractor Supply Company is forecasting record sales growth for the quarter ending June 25 and says it’s on track to open as many as 80 new stores during the current fiscal year. The rural lifestyle retailer, which operates more than … The post Tractor Supply keeps new store opening plans on track first appeared on Commercial Construction and Renovation.

What HS2 could have learnt from HS1 - New Civil Engineer

Lessons learnt and approaches taken for HS1

mace Insights 2020 A blueprint for modern infrastructure delivery, why things go wrong and how to put them right

Infrastructure investment is critical to the success of the world economy. It is widely accepted that good infrastructure enhances a country’s economic potential. Well thought out transport infrastructure, in particular, can enhance mobility and promote agglomeration effects, while good energy infrastructure can provide economic security and deliver low-cost power to fuel wider industry by 2030, around US$5.25 trillion will be spent a year on infrastructure

Can the application of the RICS Cost Prediction Statement prevent colossal over expenditure we see on so many major infrastructure projects?