Siem Reap’s Electric Bus Plans Are Moving Forward Siem Reap has been talking about a public transport system for some time. The idea is now taking a more concrete step forward, with plans to introduce an electric bus network across three routes and around 33 […]
Digital infrastructure PPPs and the limits of governance in small island economies Abstract Digital infrastructure PPPs are increasingly expected to strengthen coordination, resilience, and decision-making in small island economies. Yet the challenges they face rarely stem from technology or finance. Drawing on infrastructure delivery experience […]
Why private capital keeps backing parts of UK construction but avoids others The UK construction sector is often described as underinvested. Our analysis of private equity (PE) in the sector suggests that diagnosis is only partly true. PE has not retreated from construction. Instead, it […]
For several years, discussion around edge technologies has been accompanied by an assumption that processing data closer to where it is generated will ultimately reduce the need for large, centralised data centres. For those involved in construction, this has raised a reasonable question: does the growth […]
The Warm Homes Agency: delivery catalyst or another layer of complexity? The UK Government has announced plans to establish a Warm Homes Agency (WHA) as part of its wider Warm Homes Plan, aimed at accelerating domestic energy efficiency upgrades, tackling fuel poverty, and supporting the […]
Why MMC Has Struggled in the UK and How Affordable Housing and Robotics Can Change the Economics Abstract Despite sustained policy interest, Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) and off-site manufacturing (OSM) have achieved limited penetration in UK housing delivery. This paper argues that the primary […]
Smart Cities Need Smart Advisors Smart cities are not delivered through technology alone. They are delivered through specific interventions that improve how cities operate, allocate scarce public services, collect revenue and make decisions, within real institutional and financial constraints. Across Asia, governments are under pressure […]
New Year, New Markets: Why Construction Market Research Matters in 2026 The construction and built environment sector enters 2026 facing familiar pressures. Margins remain tight. Competition is intense. Policy, funding, and demand signals are increasingly uncertain. Yet strategic decisions are larger, more complex, and carry […]
Budget 2025: A Clearer Direction For UK Infrastructure And The Net-Zero Transition? The November 2025 Budget arrived with predictable headlines about tax rises, fiscal tightening and household pressures. Beneath that noise, however, it offers a more meaningful message for the infrastructure, built-environment and construction sectors. […]
The UK’s Infrastructure is Changing Fast Digital Twins enable real-time monitoring, simulation, and optimisation. In infrastructure, this means moving beyond static blueprints to living models that evolve with the asset. Digital twins, net zero targets, tougher regulations and tighter budgets are reshaping how we design, […]