ICE President calls for commitment on infrastructure to lift post-Brexit uncertainty

Water Briefing: The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) President, Sir John Armitt says political unity, bold decisions and commitment will help to lift the cloud of uncertainty over the UK’s  infrastructure industry following the outcome of the EU referendum. In an Expert Focus article on Waterbriefing, Sir John Armitt looks at the core challenges for the industry, why it must unite to not only identify risks and challenges, but the opportunities ahead and sets out the details of a special leadership group he will lead to help ensure negotiations are well informed and result in the best deal for the country.

Sir John Armitt :From skills to regulations to investment, the effects of Brexit will be felt at all levels of our industry. The EU referendum outcome has left a cloud of uncertainty over the infrastructure and construction industry. Access to skills, foreign investment, use of codes, standards and regulations, and funding for research – the things which are core to delivering the infrastructure that forms the backbone of the UK economy, are hanging in the balance. Click here to read more