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Beyond Brunel, the region’s infrastructure podcast, examines the intersection of infrastructure and social equality in the latest episode. Presenter Chris Ackland sits down with Alicia de Haldevang, Sustainability and Inequalities Consultant at Stantec and Peter Radford, Associate Director at Turner & Townsend Infrastructure, to explore the pressing question: can infrastructure help the South West end […]

Exploring the client’s view of adaptation Date: Thursday, 23 May 2024Time: 10:00 pm – 4:00 pmVenue: South West Institute of Technology, Rennes Drive, Exeter, EX4 4RN SWIP is seeking participants for a series of workshops on climate adaptation throughout 2024. Creating infrastructure that is resilient to the effects of climate change is critically important to the South West. […]

Peter Kydd looks at the implications for the South West of the updated National Infrastructure and Construction Pipeline and how it could be useful for the SWIP community. But there’s a warning on the lack of strategic direction and a question mark over its limitations in setting out a comprehensive forecast of infrastructure investment. In […]

With 620 miles of motorway and strategic A-roads, as well as one of the largest networks of local roads in the UK, the South West faces major challenges with its highways. From handling the levels of transport on the roads, improving resilience in the face of more extreme weather events or equipping the network for […]

Peninsula Transport is one of seven Sub- National Transport Boards (STBs) in England. STBs are responsible for defining and prioritising the strategic transport improvements for their area and working closely with central Government to deliver them. Peninsula Transport works with five local transport authorities covering Cornwall, Devon, Plymouth, Somerset and Torbay. From 11 December 2023 to […]

In the face of escalating climate change and loss of natural habitat, the integration of nature-based solutions into infrastructure projects has emerged as a critical strategy for promoting sustainability and resilience. On the latest episode of the Beyond Brunel podcast, presenter Christopher Ackland explores whether infrastructure really can have a positive impact on nature. He […]

As we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week (5th to 11th February 2024), it is an opportune time to reflect on the pivotal role apprenticeships play in shaping the infrastructure workforce. This year’s theme is Skills for Life, which underscores the enduring impact apprenticeships can have on the lives of individuals. On a recent Beyond Brunel podcast, […]

The future of the region’s infrastructure is very much in the hands of our young people. They are the ones who will form the dynamic and talented workforce required to meet the challenges ahead. Infrastructure decisions made today will affect their future. Yet, far too often, young people are seen as passive recipients of infrastructure […]

What does climate adaptation mean for infrastructure providers and the communities we serve? Date: Tuesday, 6 February 2024Time: 2:30 pm – 5:00 pmVenue: Sparks, 78 Broadmead, Bristol, BS1 3DS SWIP is seeking participants for a series of workshops on climate adaptation throughout 2024. In the first session, we encourage industry professionals from across the region to join us […]

The UK government has ambitions to reach up to 5GW of floating offshore wind (FLOW) deployment by 2030. The Celtic Sea had previously been overlooked for fixed offshore wind due to the seabed depths. However, the development of FLOW has reignited the opportunity for renewable energy projects in the South West. A report by ORE […]