A turning point for regional investment: Inside the 2026 Green Book reforms

Publication of government’s Green Book update marks one of the most significant shifts in public investment appraisal in over a decade. The changes are welcome and it represents a pivotal moment for the regions. The post A turning point for regional investment: Inside the 2026 Green Book reforms appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Treasury publishes renewed Green Book to help fund projects in ‘overlooked’ areas

The Treasury has published a slimmed‑down version of its Green Book, saying the updated guidance will change how ministers assess public investment and give “overlooked” parts of the country a fairer hearing in spending decisions. The post Treasury publishes renewed Green Book to help fund projects in ‘overlooked’ areas appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

London’s affordable housing delivery is falling short, report says

The capital’s affordable housing system is failing to keep pace with need despite public investment through the Mayor’s Affordable Homes Programme, according to a new report. The post London’s affordable housing delivery is falling short, report says appeared first on Construction Management.

Industry welcomes Warm Homes Plan promise of £15bn for sustainable solutions

The ‘Warm Homes Plan’ will deliver £15bn of public investment, roll out upgrades to up to 5 million homes that could save them hundreds on energy bills and help to lift up to a million families out of fuel poverty by 2030. The post Industry welcomes Warm Homes Plan promise of £15bn for sustainable solutions appeared first on Planning, Building & Construction Today.

Mobilising talent for defence: Why STEM strategy must match spending

The UK’s commitment to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 signals a significant strategic shift – one that puts national security, technological sovereignty and infrastructure back at the forefront of public investment. While the headlines warn of geopolitical threats and the risk… The post Mobilising talent for defence: Why STEM strategy must match spending appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

Cost Benefit Analysis - Is [it] broken and how to fix it

SSRN Solutions - Thesis by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dirk Bester that highlights that Cost-Benefit Analyses can be inaccurate and bias and that reforms are required to improve this estimating process Reference is made to Public Investments and Projects