Gavin Pearson

Editor at New Civil Engineer

Editor of @NCEDigital. Also a dad, husband and Spurs fan. But mainly the editor bit.

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Articles

What to trade this week

4 days ago | fxstreet.com | Gavin Pearson

This week's report dives into what looks set to influence the fair value of the major currencies – think the New Zealand Dollar (NZD), Australian Dollar (AUD), Japanese Yen (JPY), Swiss Franc (CHF), Euro (EUR), British Pound (GBP), Canadian Dollar (CAD), and US Dollar (USD) – over the coming seven days. We're setting this against the backdrop of the wider seven-week picture and, of course, how they've performed recently.
£125M plan agreed to improve West Yorkshire’s roads

2 weeks ago | newcivilengineer.com | Gavin Pearson

Approximately 450 miles of road – 8% of the road network in West Yorkshire – will be repaired and protected, alongside wider highways works, under a new plan to invest £125M over the next two years. The new plan and its associated funding was approved by regional leaders at a full West Yorkshire Combined Authority meeting, as part of the final two years of the City Regional Sustainable Transport Settlement (CRSTS) scheme.
Cambridge waste water treatment plant relocation receives development consent

2 weeks ago | newcivilengineer.com | Gavin Pearson

The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Rt Hon Steve Reed OBE MP, has granted development consent for the relocation of Cambridge's existing waste water treatment facility. The development consent order (DCO) is a significant milestone for Anglian Water and paves the way for the development of an integrated waste water treatment center designed to meet the growing needs of the region.
New hydrogen projects set to boost jobs and clean energy

2 weeks ago | newcivilengineer.com | Gavin Pearson

The UK government has shortlisted 27 hydrogen projects as part of its initiative to reduce carbon emissions and stimulate job growth in industrial regions. These projects are a key component of the government's Second Hydrogen Allocation Round (HAR2) and are expected to attract over £1bn in private sector investment by 2029. Hydrogen energy is set to be a pivotal player in the UK’s transition to a clean energy superpower, with applications spanning numerous industries.
Electrification project’s milestone delivered on time and under budget

2 weeks ago | newcivilengineer.com | Gavin Pearson

Electrification of the railway line between Kettering in Northamptonshire and Wigston near Leicester has been officially declared ready and safe for electric trains. Certification for the 23-mile section is part of Network Rail’s Midland Main Line Electrification Programme – the biggest programme of improvements to the line since its completion in 1870. The intention is to electrify the line to improve services as well as support the Government’s net zero carbon ambitions.
Global transport infrastructure investment still facing procurement hurdles

2 weeks ago | newcivilengineer.com | Gavin Pearson

A new report on global transport infrastructure investment has highlighted major challenges to meeting global needs, and those needs are huge. The Global Infrastructure Hub estimates that £38.5tn worth of investment is needed by 2040 to meet growing demands across sectors such as roads, rail, ports, and airports. But a new report from Ansarada Procure highlights that in 2024, the value of global transport infrastructure investment was just £181bn – well off the pace needed to meet the 2024 target.
Yorkshire Water director of asset delivery discusses how insights from AMP7 could benefit sector in AMP8

1 month ago | newcivilengineer.com | Gavin Pearson

Asset Management Period 8 (AMP8) – from April 2025 to 2030 – represents a near-doubling of capital spending for the UK’s water industry, compared to the preceding five-year period covered by AMP7. This raises challenges for the sector, not least among them how to build up the engineering capacity to deliver at such scale. But it might be that AMP7 has provided solutions that can help manage this.
Jacobs' Kate Kenny on improving policy, delivery, technology and public support

1 month ago | newcivilengineer.com | Gavin Pearson

Last year saw the election of a new government which, after years of uncertainty across industry, set out plans to establish a better forward view of what industry will be expected to deliver. To achieve that, it has outlined its intention to publish a 10-year infrastructure plan, improve and speed up planning processes and it has set out major programmes and financial commitments for sectors like carbon capture, usage and storage and offshore wind.
Macroeconomics of the Euro Area - Navigating the Euro Area's political maze

2 months ago | fxstreet.com | Gavin Pearson

The political landscape of the Euro Area is complex, encompassing 20 EU members, it isn't a single nation. It's a monetary union, meaning a unique, multi-layered governance structure is at play. Each member state has its own government, of course, but crucial powers, especially monetary policy, are handed over to EU institutions. This can make for a messy, and sometimes slow, decision-making process, which often injects volatility into the EUR. Let's break down the power players.
Major revamp of British Construction and Infrastructure Awards announced

2 months ago | newcivilengineer.com | Gavin Pearson

Going into the 38th Awards this autumn, a major revamp of the British Construction and Infrastructure Awards (BCIAs) has been announced to reflect the fast-changing nature of the delivery and design industries. Among the changes are the new name, transitioning from British Construction Industry Awards to British Construction and Infrastructure Awards.