Posted: 25th June, 2020
Two new Nightingale Hospitals are to be opened by the NHS in England in order to help provide additional beds for patients suffering from coronavirus symptoms. Sunderland and Exeter have been chosen as the sites for the two new hospitals, should they be needed in the weeks ahead. Sir Simon Stevens Chief Executive of the... Read More
Posted: 25th June, 2020
For some time now questions have been raised in relation to disparities between different regions of the United Kingdom and how each of said regions is allocated funding and approval for construction projects. Perhaps the region which is expected to see the greatest turnaround in the not-too-distant future is the North of England, courtesy of... Read More
Posted: 25th June, 2020
A partnership of the two water supply organisations Portsmouth Water and Southern Water has been negotiated as the two organisations intend to create a new reservoir on the site of 160 hectare grassland currently known as Havant Thicket in Hampshire. Going into more detail, the Havant Thicket Reservoir is expected to cost a total sum... Read More
Posted: 25th June, 2020
Over a turbulent past three years, in terms of politics and economy, infrastructure has been one of the few sectors to perform consistently despite wave after wave of uncertainty. This year is planned to be no exception, with upcoming strategies and projects set to be discussed at length during the UK Infrastructure Show (UKIS) 2020,... Read More
Posted: 25th June, 2020
Over a turbulent past three years, in terms of politics and economy, infrastructure has been one of the few sectors to perform consistently despite wave after wave of uncertainty. This year is planned to be no exception, with upcoming strategies and projects set to be discussed at length during the UK Infrastructure Show (UKIS) 2020,... Read More
Posted: 25th June, 2020
Although roads and motorways can be considered as the most vital components of the general British infrastructure network, one other component which cannot be ignored is that of the nation’s railways. The Secretary’s Pledges British rail was emphasised as a distinct priority at the recent Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, when the Secretary for Transport,... Read More
Posted: 25th June, 2020
As part of the government’s ongoing commitment to support an infrastructure revolution, the Transport Secretary made an announcement reaffirming pledges on the same day the Roads Minister announced that the £1.5Bn A14 improvement scheme will be completed a year ahead of schedule. The Chancellor’s Pledges As a key component of the wider infrastructure network, roads... Read More
Posted: 25th June, 2020
A recent announcement by the Welsh Housing Minister, Vaughan Gething, has revealed plans for the construction of a new wellbeing hub named @Maelfa in the Welsh capital of Cardiff that will incorporate services of the Llanedeyrn Health Centre as well as the support and education services of the Powerhouse Hub. According to the announcement, the... Read More
Posted: 25th June, 2020
UKIS 2020 and CompeteFor hosted a webinar earlier this week (Wed 17 June 2020) in partnership with HS2 Ltd, entitled ‘Building for Recovery: Opportunities in Infrastructure and Supply Chains’. The webinar featured Rob Slater, a Supply Chain Manager at HS2 Ltd, who spoke to attendees about HS2 as a programme and what is going on... Read More
Posted: 25th June, 2020
A recent announcement by the Welsh Housing Minister, Vaughan Gething, has revealed plans for the construction of a new wellbeing hub named @Maelfa in the Welsh capital of Cardiff that will incorporate services of the Llanedeyrn Health Centre as well as the support and education services of the Powerhouse Hub. According to the announcement, the... Read More
