Industry leaders urge new PM to commit to infrastructure plans

Construction industry leaders today urged the incoming new Prime Minister to recommit to the current 10-year infrastructure strategy as well as speed up reforms to accelerate project delivery. The post Industry leaders urge new PM to commit to infrastructure plans appeared first on Construction Management.

California High-Speed Rail Authority Eyes Next $2.4B Phase

A collaborative project delivery method is expected, along with a P3 for a planned parallel clean energy utility.

Why Digital Transformation Is Reshaping the Future of UK Construction

The post Why Digital Transformation Is Reshaping the Future of UK Construction appeared first on UK Construction Blog. The construction sector in the UK is experiencing major change. With the help of technology, businesses are operating in smarter ways, cutting costs, and improving collaboration in all areas from planning and design to project delivery and maintenance. In today’s competitive environment, the need for innovative solutions is becoming crucial. Digital transformation is one of […]

Nista pushes for greater project oversight to provide ‘certainty’ in face of political unease

The National Infrastructure Strategy and Transformation body (Nista) is arguing for a stronger role in project delivery to bring certainty to the built environment as the sector grapples with political instability. The post Nista pushes for greater project oversight to provide ‘certainty’ in face of political unease appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Galliford Try infrastructure MD on improving project delivery amid growing pipeline

"It is an exciting time to be in the industry. There are great opportunities ahead for everybody involved,” says Galliford Try divisional managing director for infrastructure David Lowery, referring to the high levels of investment allocated across various infrastructure sectors for the coming years. The post Galliford Try infrastructure MD on improving project delivery amid growing pipeline appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Crossrail-style ‘heroic’ leadership no longer fit for purpose - Published by ICE and Rob Horgan

Construction’s traditional “heroic” style of leadership is no longer fit for purpose, according to an ICE review of major project delivery.

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

In this issue of Voices on Infrastructure, McKinsey & Co attempt to tackle the questions surrounding what asset owners, investors, and contractors need to do to realize the opportunities and manage the risks of improving project development and delivery in the age of decarbonization.

McKinsey & Co - Charting new approaches to capital project delivery - Voices on Infrastructure, Feb 2022

This February edition considers new approaches to capital project delivery, particularly those in pursuit of net-zero emissions. The global project delivery system has a critical role to play in limiting global warming to 1.5°C, yet significant challenges remain for asset owners, investors, and contractors alike. We attempt to tackle the questions around the need for and focus of sustainability benchmarks, the electric grid, and improving project delivery, among other topics

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