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Tier 1 contractors have put together a Blueprint for how the Construction Industry could be transformed in Scotland. They key improvements suggested are; Depoliticise infrastructure. Appoint a cabinet minister responsible for infrastructure. Increase private investment in public infrastructure. Timely, holistic decision-making on key areas. Improve budget setting for infrastructure schemes. Efficient risk allocation. Investment continuity. Simplify the judicial review process. Mandate consideration of the national interest. Self-certification system to accelerate delivery of infrastructure projects. Transform the Apprenticeship Levy. A flexible immigration system. Will these solve the issues we have or do we need more done? What do you think?

Ohio is seeing a tidal wave of new construction due to new federal investments in infrastructure and manufacturing. Here's how the #IBEW is getting ready to win the work.

New case study: Tees & Central Strategic Pipeline: Phases 1 & 2 - Using effective collaboration to design large scale, low carbon infrastructure projects. With approximately 60km of new 800/900mm pipeline required to replace the existing potable water mains, some of which are over 150 years old, the Tees and Central Strategic Pipeline will directly improve water quality, network resilience and operability within the Tees Network. The pipeline will serve approximately 50,000 properties and link a number of strategic assets serving the Barnard Castle, Darlington and Teesside conurbations, providing significant resilience to the overall system by 2028. The scheme will provide strategic connections between Lartington Water Treatment Works (WTW) and the existing service reservoirs (SRs) at Whorley, Shildon, Beaumont Hill and Long Newton. The works are being phased over two AMP cycles with Phase 1 currently under construction and Phase 2 in the definition stage. In addition to the new pipeline, the scheme also involves the decommissioning and abandonment of over 80km of ageing pipeline as well as other assets including pipe bridges and booster pumping stations. To facilitate the abandonment of these assets, existing local networks will ultimately be connected to a combination of new or re-purposed pipelines, ensuring approximately 16,000 properties between central Darlington and Winston village to the west are among those that will benefit from the investment. Read the full case study: https://lnkd.in/gAR2V375 NWG (Northumbrian Water Group) Karen Welsh John Johnson David Calder Mott MacDonald Stantec Lichfields UK Bell Ingram Land Drainage Consultancy Farrans Construction Atkins Joseph Gallagher Limited FT Pipeline Systems Ltd George Green (Keighley) Ltd Macrete Ireland Ltd FP McCann Ltd #water #watersupply #waterindustry #engineers #engineering #construction #utilities #utilityindustry #watertreatment #pipelines #trunkmain

We aim for maximum efficiency in our work; one notable example of this was a project we completed on behalf of Taylor Wimpey plc.  This project involved major infrastructure works, including three section 278 highway improvements on key routes into Ipswich. Not only did we successfully complete these works, but we also finished them three weeks ahead of schedule! 🙌  #Efficiency #InfrastructureWorks #ProjectSuccess

As a free inclusion to those coming to the Melbourne Networking evening (purchase tickets here https://hubs.ly/Q02nDLbp0) we have lined up a mini seminar geared at discussion on the Western Outer Ring Main (WORM). the challenges, the successes and all the other complexities that come along with it. Looking forward to seeing you all there. Presentation 1 – Western Outer Ring Main The Western Outer Ring Main Pipeline Project (WORM) is a critical piece of infrastructure required to secure Victoria’s Energy supply by connecting high pressure gas pipelines on the east and west of Melbourne. This presentation discusses the challenges of procuring land access and government approvals for the WORM in a growing urban environment. The discussion will focus on the process for obtaining initial access to land for surveys through to final easement acquisition, working with registered aboriginal parties to mitigate and manage impacts to aboriginal cultural heritage and understanding the complexities of net gain offset requirements at both State and Federal level. Presenters Dennis Reid, General Manager Infrastructure Planning & Approvals, APA Group & Tom Carroll, Program Manager SE, APA Group Presentation 2 - Western Outer Ring Main (WORM) The Western Outer Ring Main project is a high pressure, buried gas transmission pipeline, approximately 51 kilometres long, which provides a new connection between existing pipelines at Plumpton in Melbourne’s west and Wollert in the north. The project includes a major watercourse crossing of Jacksons Creek. This crossing required realignment during the construction phase due to access restrictions. The discussion will focus on optioneering activities due to the realignment and the resulting construction challenges and successes. Presenter John Stuart-Robertson, General Manager, HDI Lucas #APGAevents #MiniSeminar #Learning #pipeline

The CEDA - Committee for Economic Development of Australia recently hosted the Victorian Infrastructure Address by the Honourable Danny Pearson, State Minister for Transport Infrastructure, the Suburban Rail Loop, and WorkSafe and the TAC. The Address also included a Panel discussion of leading industry voices about a range of issues affecting infrastructure and construction in the State and how the industry is responding to a complex and evolving environment.   Key takeaway messages coming out of the address included the range of benefits of the significant and long term program of infrastructure projects that Victoria is undertaking (‘The Big Build’). Check out Associate Director Debra Butcher’s top three insights in terms of the massive benefits the Big Build program is generating below. #CEDA #Infrastructure #Construction #TransportInfrastructure #CreatingOpportunities

🌟 Unveiling Excellence Below: Arrow Contracting and Utilities 🌟 Hello, wonderful community! As the week unfolds, let's shine a light on the incredible work happening just beneath the surface at Arrow Contracting & Utilities. 💼⚙️ "The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home." - Confucius Our expertise lies in the intricate underground utilities that power our modern lives. From water to sewer systems, we're the silent architects that ensure everything runs seamlessly. 🏗️🚰 With this profound quote in mind, our team embodies the value of integrity and its impact on building strong foundations. This Tuesday, let's celebrate how our commitment to excellence ensures reliable infrastructure for communities to thrive. 🚀🌟 Each project we undertake is a testament to our dedication to progress and quality. We're not just building; we're nurturing the vitality of our cities. 🏙️🌳 As you navigate through the week, remember that Arrow Contracting & Utilities is dedicated to illuminating the path towards a more connected and efficient future, one underground utility at a time. #ArrowContractingandUtilities #UndergroundUtilities #InfrastructureExcellence #IntegrityMatters #TuesdayMotivation #CommunityDevelopment #EngineeringProgress #InspirationalQuote

Great panel of transportation leaders providing their insights on projects, funding, workforce challenges and opportunities, and investments in the region

The Michigan Infrastructure Council (MIC) has launched MiDIG: https://bit.ly/3V0sSeo. It's a free online tool for infrastructure planning that fosters collaboration and coordination between public and private infrastructure asset managers to develop comprehensive infrastructure solutions for the communities they serve.  This reimagined tool will make it easier to coordination infrastructure projects across Michigan, including roads 🛣 and bridges 🌉, to stormwater 🌧 and utility management 🔆. Here’s what MIC Voting Member Beverly Watts had to say: “MiDIG is a reimagined tool in Michigan’s infrastructure toolbelt that is going to make it easier and more affordable to complete projects in our communities ranging from roads and bridges to stormwater and utility management. By working together today, we can create sustainable infrastructure systems for generations to come. MiDIG will be a critical piece in this work.” #Infrastructure #AssetManagement

Thank you to the Railway Industry Association for the invitation to present at last month’s #RIA 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 - thank you for organising such events which truly succeed at bringing people with the same long-term goals together in one room! I had great pleasure showcasing our #RailDecarb product capabilities. Highlighting that when looking at rail decarbonisation, our product allows for the consideration of hundreds of potential intermittent #Electrification options comparing cost and carbon, leading to better solutions. My session takeaways include: 💡  Hearing about the lessons learned from the first major battery-electric discontinuous electrification project in the UK: the Core Valley Lines. 🛤 Discovering how slab track solutions can be used to enable electrification in low-clearance areas. 📜 Learning about the intricacies and challenges involved with the update to legislative standards such as the National Technical Specification Notices (NTSNs). Thank you to everyone who showed an interest in Mott MacDonald #RailDecarb, our #Innovative solution which aims to aid decision makers enable #Decarbonisation in an #Affordable manner whilst improving #SocialOutcomes. It was great to see the level of interest and engagement around the software and its capabilities. If you wish to find out more, please contact myself, or one our team: raildecarb@mottmac.com – further reading on this topic can be found via our thought leadership piece here > https://lnkd.in/euzbzEkr