Contrary to popular belief, Britain is building. We’re good at it and should be proud that some of the world's best and brightest engineers call Britain home.
Contrary to popular belief, Britain is building. We’re good at it and should be proud that some of the world's best and brightest engineers call Britain home. The issue isn't about our ability to build. It’s about the obstacles that prevent getting spades in ground on big road, rail, aviation and energy projects. Projects that are the powerhouse of UK plc.There are three critical things government and industry need to tackle.
Should we think differently about cost? I believe we should instead focus on the value these infrastructure projects deliver and use that to communicate and inform the objectives and prioritisation of projects.Naysayers create noise and distraction about cost, but let’s look at recent history. The Elizabeth Line, investment in offshore wind or the reintroduction of trams in Edinburgh.
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