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The successful implementation of the government’s industrial strategy in the area of infrastructure will depend on six key enablers working together, says Barry Rust of Tata Steel. One of the five key foundations of the government’s industrial strategy is a major upgrade to UK infrastructure, including an increase in the National Productivity Investment Fund (public…

Ahead of the highly-anticipated autumn budget this month, the Railway Industry Association (RIA) is calling on the chancellor to announce extra funding for research and development of rolling stock and commit to ending stop-start funding. As one of its requests, the body has called on the government to increase funding for rolling stock R&D following…

It’s been nearly three years in the making and marks the culmination of the first phase of work in shaping the future of UK infrastructure but the industry reaction to the National Infrastructure Commission’s (NIC) first ever National Infrastructure Assessment (NIA) has been overwhelmingly positive with invested parties now waiting to see how the government…

Construction sites, more often than not, are both eyesores and safety hazards. PressOn partnered with Tideway to integrate eye-catching safety fencing into the dozens of construction sites across the city. Find the full article at Big Picture  

Tideway was well represented at NCE’s TechFest this year, with Chief Technical Officer Roger Bailey taking part in a panel discussion early in the day as to how the major industry bodies are driving the innovation agenda.  Alongside fellow panelists Professor David Fisk, Commissioner, National Infrastructure Commission and Shashi Verma, Chief Technology Officer & Director, Customer Experience,…

I have had this come into me at KTN, if you would like to more about this company, then please get in contact: “I have a London-based tech start-up looking to partner with contractors and project consultancies in the construction sector in the UK and Ireland. The company has developed a blockchain-based “smart contracts” solution…

In a new white paper on cyber security, industry-leading cyber experts from Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, have launched a warning that companies run a risk of being fined up to £17 million if unable to show they have adopted sufficient cyber security measures to protect information systems, following new legislation enacted on…

A series of new white papers has been released by the experts at Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, exploring the evolving landscape of the aerospace sector, as growing fleets and the need to lower costs see the industry increasingly embracing new technology. In the white paper entitled Current and emerging trends in the…

Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group, will be carrying out a 5G feasibility study to explore the benefits of increased investment in upgrading the connectivity on UK roads. The study will identify the short- and medium-term demand for connectivity, to ensure the road network is fit for the future. SNC-Lavalin’s Atkins business were appointed…

  Heathrow Airport has revealed the final 37 firms who are in the running to be partners on an anticipated third runway with each shortlisted option now invited to pitch their ideas on how to deliver expansion. In July, bosses stated how they had received more than 150 expressions of interest from companies looking to…