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This may be their second most important project. The first is to sort out how the Cabinet Office adapts to managing cross-departmental projects to get good value and deliver what the economy and electors actually want, ie productive investment, the NHS and not persecuting refugees.

Infrastructure investment drives national and local economic growth, shapes sustainable communities, and provides skills and jobs across the country. Improving the pathway for project delivery to unlock these benefits will undoubtedly be a top priority for any future government, and today Balfour Beatty plc - alongside 12 of the UK’s largest construction and infrastructure companies, including AtkinsRéalis - have put forward a Blueprint for Growth to support that aim. This joint Blueprint sets out recommendations to create the best conditions for infrastructure delivery, from stability and certainty in infrastructure policy to streamlining consenting processes and measures that will strengthen skills and capability across the supply chain. It also represents a collective commitment from our industry to collaborate and help to pick up the pace of delivery and drive sustainable economic growth across the UK. You can read more here: https://lnkd.in/esNQqjDw #infrastructure #construction #collaboration

Today, together with UK’s leading infrastructure and construction businesses, BAM shares a Blueprint for Growth. A clear collective ask to the future government to align on 12 key areas, critical to allowing us to create the jobs of tomorrow and building a sustainable and brighter future for the UK.   The construction sector is fundamental to driving economic growth, by creating 100,000s of jobs, driving down our reliance on fossil fuels and delivering the significantly important infrastructure our people and communities need to thrive.   These recommendations sets out a clear roadmap ensuring stability, continuity, certainty, and a steady flow of investment in infrastructure crucial to building a sustainable and brighter future for the UK. 👉Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ezbNrNRf   AtkinsRéalis | Balfour Beatty plc | Costain Group PLC | Galliford Try | Laing O'Rourke | Mace | Mott MacDonald | VINCI Construction | VolkerWessels | WSP in the UK #Construction #Infrastructure #Sustainability #MakingPossible

Infrastructure firms outline Blueprint for Growth A dozen large infrastructure and construction contractors and consultants in the UK have published their Blueprint for Growth, which includes 12 recommendations for a future government. Launched during the general election campaign, AtkinsRéalis, Balfour Beatty plc, BAM UK & Ireland, Costain Group PLC, Galliford Try, Laing O'Rourke, Mace, Morgan Sindall Construction, Mott MacDonald, Eurovia and VINCI, and VolkerWessels UK, have outlined what they believe is needed to boost economic growth and productivity. Collectively the firms employ more than 100,000 people across the UK and represent £25bn in UK revenue, which can be multiplied three-fold when considering greater supply chain and community benefits. Read more on the Transport + Energy website: https://lnkd.in/eX2NesSd #transport #energy

Each year the QMCA develops the Major Projects and Pipeline Report for QLD. This report covers all the major infrastructure projects in the state across both the public and private sectors.    This year the main launch is in Brisbane on the 15 November over a breakfast at the Hilton Hotel, with regional events in Toowoomba, Townsville and Gladstone. This years' report highlights the massive challenge in front of the entire industry over the next decade.    With the main launch on the 15th rapidly approaching grab some tickets to the event. If you are equally interested in the regional events grab some tickets to those too.    The link to details for the event is included below. Don't miss out on this event and the report.    https://lnkd.in/eFfVjnmf 2023 Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report - Brisbane Launch - 15 November 2023 - Queensland Major Contractors Association 2023 Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report The Queensland Major Projects Pipeline Report is the definitive guide to the major construction works that will define the success of Queensland’s contracting sector. qmca.com.au

First and foremost, I have had the pleasure of working for Mark and with the Mace team for the last 10 years, helping to improve productivity in construction and i have nothing but respect for Mark and what he and Mace have achieved, however, our Industry and infastructure challenges are much bigger than this, how this article reads isnt the solution. Today we seem to constantly treat the symptom and not the root cause, why? I believe this is imperically linked to how we now measure success. That is short term, not long term. large infastructure projects take years to complete, any one remember Hs2 the NHS, our rail network, highways etc? to name a few. all will take in excess of 5 years. Our political process/system no longer suits our needs. we need to establish how we fund, plan, prioritise, execute and the most important element for success COLLABORATE to successfully deliver these projects. This will take years of investment and development of our people and skills to satisfy demand. this development needs to include the fundamentals of, lets just call it a "better way" as we all know in construction were fed up with being preached to about the Toyota way! So back to the collaboration word this means agreement between each political party, so that when theyre voted into government every 4/5 years, we dont change what actually was a great plan, it just didnt tick the boxes on the short term measures. So the answer is Politicians need to change, have a good look in the mirror and actually look at the long term goals, the bigger picture, whats actually important and best for the people and the country. Change the process, plan for long term, sustainable improvement for the next generation no matter which party is in government. Just sayin.

Eiffage sees ‘significant growth’ in 2023 France-based Eiffage, a construction and concession company, reported a net profit group share increase of 13% on a 7.4% rise in profitability The results report said it was “another year of significant growth” for the group’s contracting and concession segments. Eiffage said it increased its recurring operating income by 8.6% while noting debt reduction and cash flow generation at €2.3 billion (US$2.5 billion), which is roughly 22% higher than the same point last year. In the report notes, the company said European activities were a big driver of 2023’s success. “In contracting, revenue grew 7.1% (more than 5.8% like for like) to nearly $19.7 billion, driven by the activity of the group’s European entities (more than 16.5% growth in Europe outside France),” said Eiffage. Construction revenue took a dip, mostly on a slower real estate market, but Eiffage said residential building, civic, and industrial builds in its home country helped offset a sluggish year, overall. “Revenue was down 2.3% to $4.6 billion,” stated the group. “The decline in new housing in France was partially offset by residential and tertiary renovations, the construction of public facilities, and industrial investment.” The company reported a $5.5 billion order book for construction activities as of the end of last year. As for infrastructure, the company reported a revenue increase of nearly 10% (worth approximately $8.7 billion). Eiffage saw a roughly 23% increase in international revenue last year. Reporting on the infrastructure division the comapny said that it, “continues to benefit from strong activity on the HS2 high-speed rail line in the United Kingdom and the E18 motorway in Norway, positive momentum in the transport infrastructure market in Germany, and the boom in offshore wind.” The order book by the end of last year was $15.6 billion for infrastructure projects while the energy system division reported more than an 11% increase with an order book of $7 billion. For more information on the Construction, Mining Equipment and Allied Industries, please reach us at www.equipmenttimes.in Ramamurthy Mayavan Philip Varghese #constructionequipment #constructionmachinery #equipment #manufacturing #residentialbuilding #transport #energysystems

Reducing Risk in Transit Projects Please join the The Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships Partnerships on Thursday, February 29 for Reducing Risk in Transit Projects, a breakfast event launching this new report by the Future of Infrastructure Group hosted by CCPPP. The event will include a presentation on the report's findings by John Allen, Executive Director, Future of Infrastructure Group, followed by a panel of transit project experts moderated by CCPPP's Lisa Mitchell. The panelists are: Corina Moore, Executive Vice President, Transportation & Infrastructure, WSP; Chris Phillips, Senior Vice President, Project Delivery (LRTs), Infrastructure Ontario; and Tim Shepherd, Alliance Director, Union Station Enhancement Project, Kiewit. Canada is investing record amounts into transit projects with most major cities across the country having at least one rail line in planning or construction. Transit projects are large and complex with many uncertainties and unknowns, and large networks of interrelated responsibilities all relying on each other to be successful. This adds up to significant project risk. Unclear, unmanaged, or misallocated risk can add significant costs and delay project completion. The report includes a series of recommendations based on experiences from projects across Canada that are using different processes and tools to understand and tackle risk at every stage to support better project outcomes. #esricanada #esri #transportation #p3 REGISTER NOW https://lnkd.in/gXpHswzw

A Blueprint for Growth: Boosting the UK’s Growth and Productivity Through the Construction and Infrastructure Industry #ukgrowth #productivity #construction #infrastructure #industry Read More: https://lnkd.in/eAjZZWvn