Insights

From Lands End to John O’Groats, the infrastructure we rely on should give people a consistent experience. Whether someone is accessing a railway, passing through a highway network or working alongside flood protection infrastructure, they should be able to trust that the systems around them have been designed, supplied and installed to the same high standard.

When temperatures rise, headlines focus on speed restrictions and rail temperatures. But designing rail infrastructure for extreme weather means looking beyond the track itself. It puts every asset under greater pressure and often means more inspections, more maintenance and tighter working windows. So, what should designers and asset owners be thinking about?

Think Heathrow Airport is just runways, terminals, and departures? Think again. Beneath the surface lies a world of hidden engineering, forgotten history, and remarkable infrastructure that keeps millions of passengers moving every year. These 10 things you didn't know about Heathrow Airport reveal the surprising stories behind the UK's busiest airport.