UK advances surface water flood forecasting

The UK has taken a significant step forward in improving its ability to forecast surface water flooding, says the government, as a three-year programme to enhance national capability reaches completion. The post UK advances surface water flood forecasting appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Monthly construction planning slipped again in February

Increased costs and geopolitical risk strained builder confidence in the near term, said Sarah Martin, associate director of forecasting at Dodge Construction Network.

Trump Plan to Dismantle US Research Agency Puts Weather and Climate Data Pipeline at Risk

What happens to permitting, design assumptions and risk models if the federal research backbone behind U.S. weather forecasting, NCAR, is broken apart?

Trump Plan to Dismantle NCAR Puts Weather and Climate Data Pipeline at Risk

What happens to permitting, design assumptions and risk models if the federal research backbone behind U.S. weather forecasting is broken apart?

Ardmore forecasts return to profit after restructure

With Ardmore Construction Limited now in administration, the wider group is forecasting a return to profit.

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?