6 contech startups raise a combined $121M

Artificial intelligence-powered autonomous machinery and technologies were among the recipients of recent multimillion-dollar funding rounds.

Seattle’s Sound Transit adopts new ST3 plan despite $34.5B funding gap

The revised plan fully funds construction of several major transit projects in Washington state, though other projects now face deferral.

Cities push Congress to avert water infrastructure funding cliff

With enhanced funding from the Biden-era infrastructure law set to expire and proposed federal cuts on the table, local government and water groups are urging lawmakers to reauthorize key drinking water and wastewater programs.

New town private finance deals ‘should focus on long-term performance’

Key figures have backed the government’s exploration of how private funding could boost the creation of new communities, but called for a focus on delivery and maintenance of homes and infrastructure. Ministers in March slashed the number of proposed new towns from 12 to seven,… The post New town private finance deals ‘should focus on long-term performance’ appeared first on Construction News.

Leaked Euston Station plans reveal HS2 platform concepts and TfL’s concerns

The Architects’ Journal Leaked Euston Station plans reveal HS2 platform concepts and TfL’s concerns Leaked documents setting out Euston Station’s planned redevelopment have revealed Transport for London (TfL)’s concerns over funding shortfalls and overcrowding with the arrival of High Speed 2 (HS2) The post Leaked Euston Station plans reveal HS2 platform concepts and TfL’s concerns appeared first on The Architects’ Journal Josh Butler

The Seeker's Edge - World's LONGEST Underwater Tunnel Is Being Built In Europe 2023, 18022023

The Fehmarn Belt fixed link is a large infrastructure project that involves the construction of a tunnel connecting Denmark and Germany across the Fehmarn Belt, a strait in the Baltic Sea. The project aims to provide a direct connection between Scandinavia and Central Europe, reducing travel time and boosting trade and economic growth in the region

Savills - Re-imagining Retail - How do we deliver sustainable repurposing - Issue 2, Winter 2020-21

Savills second publication about "Re-imagining Retail" focuses on Retail Repurposing ... reimagining how we use our towns and shopping centres to live, work, play and thrive. Sustainable repurposing, is about making sure that these places are future proof, green, offer solid investment opportunities and provide what communities need. There are huge headwinds ahead. If we fail to act now, a third of retail could be redundant by the end of the decade.

YFTB - Case Studies - for 100% Joint Venture Funding

YFTB - Case Studies - for 100% Joint Venture Funding

McKinsey & Co - Improving project development and delivery - Voices on Infrastructure December 2021

This edition of Voices shares perspectives on what it will take to redefine project success: developing new funding models, streamlining the approval process, incorporating new sustainability and equity criteria, and building the internal capabilities to deliver major Infrastructure projects.

Gleeds - Moving on up - Winter 21/22 UK Market Update webinar 27012022

Another useful UK Market Update from Gleeds providing insight and analysis of the current UK Built Environment Market. They consider how the industry is currently faring and what has been the impact on the wider society; provide an update on both materials and labour; and examine the funding uncertainty that exists and the outlook for tendering. Gleeds also provide their predictions for inflation for the next three years

How to get noticed for providing project funding?

Who do you know who requires Development Finance but may be struggling to get higher LTV?

How does the 'Research & Development Tax Relief' scheme work for UK construction companies?

MOXY: The Voice of Women in Infrastructure

MOXY is an online magazine platform targeting millions of women working in infrastructure from highways to alternative energy to broadband and public parks. The first publisher to curate multilingual content at this scale, MOXY empowers all women to have a bigger role in industries that offer rewarding, well-paying careers. In addition to featuring women at the helm of infrastructure projects and initiatives, the platform tackles leadership development, mental health, entrepreneurship, work-life balance, immigration, sexual harassment, and diversity — all as they relate to women who are navigating historically male-dominated interview processes, jobs sites, and board rooms. Who is speaking to the women, not just as a novelty within these industries but as players in them? Enter MOXY.

Harbr

Harbr's secure platform enables fair payouts on early payments for contractors and better funding alternatives for clients.

E-Man Venture Labs

E-Man Venture Labs is a co-founder and the technical product team behind Construo. Founded by Matt Hagger and Eugene Kouumdjieff, E-Man is a venture studio, tasked to change the world, one purposeful idea at a time. We turn 5-6 ideas, into 3 products each year. We aim to turn these ideas into capital efficient companies, within 1 year of launching the product. Concepts are hatched in London and Los Angeles. Products are built and launched in London and Sofia. Companies are scaled in London and Los Angeles. We are proud of our work to date, but it's just the beginning! Get in touch, we'd be happy to get you excited over an expresso in our offices in London or Los Angeles.