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The National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline (NICP) has been published and it’s interesting to see the planned and predicted spending on infrastructure projects. It forecasts a spend of between £700bn and £775 bn on UK infrastructure over the next decade - with over 70% going towards energy and transport. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e_inAm7Q #Development #Infrastructure #ProjectManagement

The newly published National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline (NICP) projects a £775bn total investment in UK infrastructure over the next decade. Energy and transport sectors are primed to receive over 70% of this investment, with water and sewerage predicted to fall behind. The NICP, accompanied by analysis from the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA), outlines £379bn in confirmed expenditure by 2024/25. Projects span across seven sectors, highlighted by 94 energy-related and 128 transport projects. Further planning will be influenced by future government spending reviews. Additionally, raw data analysis suggests potential infrastructure investment surpassing £1trillion over the coming decade. Despite a backdrop of economic uncertainty, the IPA affirms a robust resolve for infrastructure development in key sectors to stimulate growth, catalyse innovation, and boost UK construction sector productivity.

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One of the key reasons for publishing an #infrastructure pipeline is to create some certainty and transparency around future infrastructure intentions so that #construction firms can invest in the capability needed to then deliver - so far, so theory. David McNaught takes a look at the recent UK pipeline and asks the question - was the UK’s 2023 infrastructure pipeline worth the 3-year wait?

Building Canada’s infrastructure: A sector checkup Webinar panel provides an informative snapshot and preview of Canada’s infrastructure sector. Read full article below: #CanadaInfrastructure #Construction #LDCA

Last week the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) launched the long awaited analysis of the national infrastructure and construction pipeline. Don't have the times to read the full 43 page report? Here is our guide to what you need to know about the UK's £700 billion infrastructure spending spree... https://lnkd.in/eEMGWbWX

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha inspects and accelerates the progress of two key infrastructure projects, strategic in nature. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha hears the progress report on the construction of the 500 kV Quang Trach-Quynh Luu power line, part of the 500 kV circuit 3 Quang Trach-Pho Noi project – Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha visited the construction site and acknowledged the efforts, responsibilities, and achievements of the ministries, departments, central and local agencies, investors, project management boards, contractors, and staff of workers in the implementation of the projects. Deputy Prime Minister required localities, investors, contractors, consulting and supervising units to continue strictly implementing the Prime Minister’s direction with the Deo Chau-Bai Vot expressway and the 500 kV circuit 3 power line, in accordance with the spirit of “discuss only doing, not discussing retreating, seizing the opportunity, working urgently, overcoming the sun, overcoming the rain, working in 3 shifts, 4 teams, working continuously through holidays, through Tet”, ensuring progress, quality, technicality, aesthetics of the projects, ensuring safety, hygiene, environment, prevention and control of corruption, negativity, waste. After inspecting the site, Deputy Prime Minister will chair a meeting with relevant ministries, departments, agencies, units, and localities to discuss the implementation of the above-mentioned two key projects to continue resolving difficulties, obstacles, and processing proposals and suggestions. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha encourages officials, workers, and laborers at the 500 kV Quang Trach-Quynh Luu power line construction site – Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac Actively implementing the Prime Minister’s instructions Regarding the 500 kV Quang Trach-Quynh Luu power line, Deputy Prime Minister inspected the construction progress at position 345 in Nam Thanh commune, Nam Dan district, Nghe An province, and position 175 in Cam Thach commune, Cam Xuyen district, Ha Tinh province; presented gifts, encouraged, and visited officials, workers, and employees participating in the project. The 500 kV circuit 3 project includes 4 component projects, with a total length of 514 km from Quang Trach (Quang Binh) to Pho Noi (Hung Yen) with a total investment capital of about 23,000 billion VND (nearly 1 billion USD). These projects all started construction in October 2023 and January 2024. The Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested that this power line must be completed by June 2024 to increase power supply to the North, avoiding local power shortages, such as the early summer of 2023. Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha presents gifts from the Prime Minister and encourages officials, workers, and laborers at the construction site – Photo: VGP/Nhat Bac Previously, on January 27-28, 2024, the Prime Minister directly inspected construction sites and...

In 2020, the New Zealand Government requested the New Zealand Infrastructure Commission, Te Waihanga, to undertake an Interim Review of the Transmission Gully Project focussing on the business case and planning stage. Steve Richards of NineSquared led that review, joined Lindsay Crossen and the late Sir Michael Cullen. Released publicly in April 2021, Steve’s Interim Review made 12 major recommendations aimed at improving PPP procurement, including the setting of the price through the Affordability Threshold, the management of consenting risk, and the project governance structure. As a result of the work done on the Interim Review, Steve was asked to lead a second Post-Construction Review, supported again by Lindsay Crossen as peer reviewer. Today, Te Waihanga released the Executive Summary of Steve's Post-Construction Review Report. The key comments made by Te Waihanga's Chief Executive (Ross Copland) about Post-Construction Review’s findings were: ▪️While there was room to improve the execution of the PPP, the use of the PPP model was not the root cause of the time and cost overruns ▪️The builder did not anticipate the complexity of the New Zealand Resource Consenting system and was not able to secure all necessary approvals from the Consenting Authority ▪️Recurring relationship issues between key parties hampered progress ▪️Project governance issues, including problems with effective decision-making, were a factor earlier in the project ▪️The Affordability Threshold was set too low. Mr Copland also commented on the benefits from proactive proactively releasing post-completion review of projects, to improve future delivery of major infrastructure projects. Te Waihanga’s media release is available here: https://hubs.la/Q02wTJ560 To know more about the Interim Review of the Transmission Gully Project, follow this link: https://hubs.la/Q02wTN6x0 For more information on the past Transmission Gully Motorway PPP, Interim Project Review can be found here: https://hubs.la/Q02wTFPk0

MCE Management • Commercial • Engineering ’s Leadership team had the pleasure of speaking to David Hawkes from Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) providing our perspective and input into ICE’s forthcoming Green Paper on Australian Infrastructure Delivery Productivity.  We provided our experience across MCE’s key sectors including infrastructure, water, transmission, energy and renewables sectors and evidence around the three main focus areas. 1. Understanding what productivity is in the context of infrastructure delivery, including considering broader social, economic and environmental outcomes. 2. How a robust project assessment process nationally would ensure that project selection is aligned to clearly articulated long-term infrastructure goals – to achieve an infrastructure pipeline that is stable, sustainable and supports Australia’s vision for the future. 3. How introducing standardised more collaborative contracts would better mitigate and more fairly distribute project risk, improving the conditions for productivity. If our peers, colleagues or industry friends have a view, please feel free to share directly with policy@ice.org.uk or speak to Ben Guinea. #MCEBuildsBetter #ICE #GreenPaper #improvinginfrastructuredelivery   https://lnkd.in/gJq9YDAc

Infrastructure NSW has recently unveiled the Decarbonising Infrastructure Delivery Policy and Measurement Guidance, a pivotal milestone for sustainable infrastructure projects. The Guidance provides the framework for Carbon Planning for public infrastructure projects, with transferrable application to private sector projects. 2 key takeaways from this guidance: Carbon Outcomes Early in the Game: The guidance underscores that carbon outcomes are most effectively influenced during the early stages of a project. This emphasises the critical role of decisions made during planning, design, and procurement in shaping the overall carbon footprint. By prioritising sustainability from the outset, we set the stage for impactful change. Quantity Surveyor’s Accuracy: When estimating quantities, the guidance makes a clear assertion: data from a Quantity Surveyor (QS) reigns supreme. If QS data is available, it should take precedence over digital models. Why? Because QS estimates provide the highest level of accuracy. At Quantum Insights Advisory, we are committed to carbon-smart planning. Our experts provide deep industry knowledge to empower you to quantify your project's embedded carbon and strategize for sustainability outcomes that meet your project's cost-benefit goals. Connect with Quantum Insights Advisory to explore how our Carbon Planning services can transform your infrastructure projects. https://lnkd.in/gRvNXhKP https://lnkd.in/gR5E9cQp #SustainableInfrastructure #CarbonPlanning #Decarbonisation #QuantumInsightsAdvisory #IFNSW #InfrastructureNSW