Table of Contents
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- Government’s renewed focus on infrastructure investment to provide a positive impetus for the sector
Key Insights
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- How are plummeting oil prices impacting investment in the North Sea oil and gas infrastructure?
- How will consultants and contractors benefit from the reform of the Highways Agency?
- The energy sector is set to be a key driver for consulting engineering work over the coming years, but have any uncertainties in the sector’s outlook started to emerge?
- What is the outlook for consulting engineers in the water and waste water sector? What are the key challenges in the sector?
Introduction
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- Definitions
- Methodology
- Abbreviations
- Market positioning
- Market factors
UK Economy
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- Overview
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- Figure 5: UK GDP quarterly development, 2003-15
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- Figure 6: UK GDP in economic downturns and recoveries since 1979
- Inflation
- Interest rates
- House prices
- Consumer spending
- Manufacturing
- Business investment
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- Figure 7: UK GFCF 2003-15
- Imports
- Exports
Market Overview
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- Key points
- Market size
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- Figure 8: Total Fees Rendered by UK Consulting Engineers, 2010-14
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- Figure 9: Total Fees rendered by UK Consulting Engineers, 2010-14
- Market segmentation
- Key sectors
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- Figure 10: Analysis of Fees Rendered by UK Consulting Engineers, by Industrial Sector, 2010-14
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- Figure 11: Proportional Importance of Key Sectors of Consulting Engineers’ Income, 2014
- Market forecast
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- Figure 12: Forecast Market for UK Consulting Engineers, 2015-19
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- Figure 13: Analysis of Forecast Fees Rendered by UK Consulting Engineers, by Industrial Sector, 2015-19
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- Figure 14: Forecast of Fees Rendered by UK Consulting Engineers, by Industrial Sector, 2015-19
Building & Construction Sector
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- Key points
- The market
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- Figure 15: Fees Rendered by UK Consulting Engineers in the Building Sector, 2010-14
- Market segmentation
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- Figure 16: Segmentation of the Fees Rendered by UK Consulting Engineers in the Building Sector, 2010-14
Building & Construction Market Factors
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- Key points
- PFI sector
- Industrial construction
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- Figure 17: Long term trend in private industrial construction output in Great Britain, 1970-2014
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- Figure 18: Analysis of private industrial new construction work in Great Britain, by sector 2010-14
- Industrial construction forecast
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- Figure 19: Forecast private industrial construction output in Great Britain, 2015-19
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- Figure 20: Forecast of private industrial new construction work in Great Britain, by sector 2015-19
- Commercial construction
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- Figure 21: Long term trend in private commercial construction output in Great Britain, 1970-2014
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- Figure 22: Analysis of private commercial construction in Great Britain, by type, 201014
- Commercial construction forecast
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- Figure 23: Forecast private commercial construction output in Great Britain, 2015-19
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- Figure 24: Forecast of private commercial construction in Great Britain, by sector, 201519
- Public non-residential construction
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- Figure 25: Long term trend in public non-residential construction activity in Great Britain, 1970-2014
- Figure 26: Analysis of public sector non-residential construction output in Great Britain, 2010-14
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- Figure 27: Analysis of public sector non-residential construction in Great Britain, by type, 2010-14
- Health
- Education
- “Other” sector
- Public non-residential construction forecast
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- Figure 28: Forecast public non-residential construction output in Great Britain, 2015-19
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- Figure 29: Forecast of public non-residential construction in Great Britain, by type, 2015-19
Building & Construction Sector Forecast
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- Key points
- Market forecast
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- Figure 30: Forecast of Fees rendered by UK Consulting Engineers in the Building Sector, 2015-19
- Figure 31: Forecast of Fees rendered by UK Consulting Engineers in the Building Sector, 2015-19
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- Figure 32: Forecast Segmentation of the Fees Rendered by UK Consulting Engineers in the Building Sector, 2015-19
Transport Sector
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- Key points
- The market
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- Figure 33: Fees Rendered by UK Consulting Engineers in the Transport Sector, 2010-14
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- Figure 34: Fees Rendered by UK Consulting Engineers in the Transport Sector, 2010-14
- Market segmentation
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- Figure 35: Segmentation of the Fees Rendered by UK Consulting Engineers in the Transportation Sector, 2010-14
Transport Market Factors
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- Key points
- The National Infrastructure Plan
- Roads
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- Figure 36: Road Network in Great Britain, by Type, 2014
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- Figure 37: Road Network Expenditure in England, by Activity and Road Type, 2010/11-2012/13
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- Figure 38: New Construction and Improvements of Roads, Motorways and All Purpose Trunk Roads, in England, 2009/10-2013/14
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- Figure 39: Civil engineering new road construction output in Great Britain, 2010-14
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- Figure 40: Civil Engineering New Road Construction Output in Great Britain, 2010-14
- Road sector forecast
- Reform of Highways Agency
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- Figure 41: Forecast Civil Engineering Construction Output for the Roads Sector, 201519
- Rail
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- Figure 42: Rail infrastructure in Great Britain, 2010-14
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- Figure 43: Rail infrastructure in Great Britain, 2010-14
- Figure 44: Rail industry infrastructure activity, 2009-14
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- Figure 45: Major rail infrastructure projects delivered during CP4, 2009-14
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- Figure 46: Rail infrastructure renewals, enhancements & maintenance expenditure in Great Britain, 2010-14
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- Figure 47: Renewal expenditure by asset, 2010-14
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- Figure 48: Private sector investment in track and signalling, 2010-14
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- Figure 49: Private sector investment in stations, 2010-14
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- Figure 50: Analysis of enhancement expenditure in England and Wales, by type, 2010-14
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- Figure 51: Analysis of Enhancement Expenditure in Scotland, by Type, 2010-2014
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- Figure 52: Analysis of enhancement expenditure on non-PR08 funded schemes by type, 2010-14
- Rail Civil Engineering Construction Output
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- Figure 53: Civil Engineering Construction Output for the Rail Transport Sector in Great Britain, 2010-14
- Rail sector forecast
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- Figure 54: Rail infrastructure projects pipeline, as of December 2014
- High speed rail network (HS2)
- Proposed new rail lines
- Maintenance expenditure in CP5
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- Figure 55: Forecast rail maintenance expenditure for CP5, 2014/15-2018/19
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- Figure 56: Forecast rail maintenance expenditure for CP5, 2013/14-2018/19
- Figure 57: Forecast rail maintenance expenditure for CP5, by Activity, 2014/15-2018/19
- Capital expenditure in CP5
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- Figure 58: Forecast capital expenditure for CP5, by type, 2014/15-2018/19
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- Figure 59: Forecast capital expenditure for CP5, by type, 2014/15-2018/19
- Renewals expenditure in CP5
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- Figure 60: Forecast rail renewals expenditure for CP5, by activity, 2014/15-2018/19
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- Figure 61: Forecast rail track renewal activity for CP5, by activity, 2014/15-2018/19 and CP5 total
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- Figure 62: Forecast rail structures renewal for CP5, by activity, 2014/15-2018/19
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- Figure 63: Forecast rail electrification & plant renewal for CP5, by activity, 2014/15-2018/19
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- Figure 64: Forecast building renewal for CP5, by activity, 2014/15-2018/19
- Enhancements expenditure in CP5
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- Figure 65: Cost of enhancement projects during CP5
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- Figure 66: Forecast Civil Engineering Construction Output for the Rail Sector, 2015-19
- Ports, airports, harbours & canals
- Recent port expansion projects
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- Figure 67: Civil engineering construction output for the harbours and waterways sectors in Great Britain, 2010-14
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- Figure 68: 10 largest airports in the UK, 2009-14
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- Figure 69: Civil engineering construction output for the air transport industry in Great Britain, 2010-14
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- Figure 70: Civil Engineering Construction Output for the Air Transport Industry in Great Britain, 2010-14
- Ports, Airports, Harbours & Canals Sector Forecast
- Growth in off-shore wind farm developments offers opportunities to UK ports
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- Figure 71: Forecast civil engineering construction output for the harbours sector, 201519
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- Figure 72: Forecast civil engineering output for the airport transport sector, 201519
Transport Sector Forecast
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- Key points
- Market forecast
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- Figure 73: Forecast UK Market for Consulting Engineers in the Transport Sector, 2015-19
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- Figure 74: Forecast Segmentation of the Fees Rendered by UK Consulting Engineers in the Transport Sector, 2015-19
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- Figure 75: Forecast Segmentation of the Fees Rendered by UK Consulting Engineers in the Transport Sector, 2015-19
Environment, Water, Waste Water and Waste
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- Key points
- The market
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- Figure 76: Fees Rendered by UK Consulting Engineers in the Environment, Water, Waste Water, Waste, Flooding and Coastal Sector, 2010-14
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- Figure 77: Fees Rendered by UK Consulting Engineers in the Environment, Water, Waste Water, Waste, Flooding and Coastal Sector, 2010-14
- Market segmentation
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- Figure 78: Segmentation of the Fees Rendered by UK Consulting Engineers in the Environment, Water & Waste Water and Waste Sector, 2010-14
Environment, Water, Waste Water and Waste Market Factors
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- Key points
- Market factors
- Potable Water & Sewerage Industry
- European Water Framework Directive (WFD)
- Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD)
- The Drinking Water Directive
- Revised Bathing Water Directive
- The Flood and Water Management Act 2010
- Move towards total expenditure in current planning period AMP6
- Move towards long-term alliances and frameworks across industry
- Water & sewerage capital expenditure
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- Figure 79: Actual UK capital expenditure on water and sewerage services, 2009/10-2014/15
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- Figure 80: UK capital expenditure on water and sewerage services, 2009/10-2014/15
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- Figure 81: UK Capital Expenditure on Water and Sewerage Services, 2009/10-2013/14
- Sewerage-related capital expenditure
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- Figure 82: Analysis of sewerage-related capital expenditure in England and Wales, by company, 2008/09-2013/14
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- Figure 83: Analysis of sewerage-related capital expenditure, by water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, 2008/09-2013/14
- Water-related capital expenditure
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- Figure 84: Analysis of water related capital expenditure, by water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, 2008/09-2013/14
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- Figure 85: Analysis of water-related capital expenditure, by water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, 2008/09-2013/14
- Figure 86: Analysis of Scottish Water capital expenditure on water and sewerage services, 2009/10-2013/14
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- Figure 87: Progress of Scottish Water to Date in the Five Year Investment Programme 2010/15
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- Figure 88: Analysis of Northern Ireland Water capital expenditure on water and sewerage services, 2009/10-2013/14
- Investment plans by water and sewerage companies in England and Wales
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- Figure 89: Forecast capital expenditure for AMP6 in England & Wales, by water & sewerage company, 2015/16-2019/20
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- Figure 90: Forecast capital expenditure for AMP6 in England & Wales, by water & sewerage company, 2015/16-2019/20
- Figure 91: Forecast capital expenditure for AMP6 in England & Wales, by water only company, 2015/16-2019/20
- Thames Tideway Tunnel
- Scotland Investment Programme 2015-2021
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- Figure 92: Forecast Capital Expenditure for Scottish Water, 2015/16-2020/21
- Northern Ireland Investment Programme 2015/16-2020/21
- Waste management
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- Figure 93: Waste Arisings in the UK, by Source, 2010-2014, (Million Tonnes)
- Flood defences
Environment, Water, Waste Water and Waste Forecast
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- Key points
- Market forecast
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- Figure 94: Forecast Market for UK Consulting Engineers in the Environmental Sector, 2015-19
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- Figure 95: Forecast Market for UK Consulting Engineers in the Environmental Sector, 2015-19
- Figure 96: Forecast Segmentation of the Fees Rendered by UK Consulting Engineers in the Environmental Sector, 2015-19
Power and Energy Sector
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- Key points
- The market
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- Figure 97: Fees Rendered by UK Consulting Engineers in the Power and Energy Sector, 2010-14
Power & Energy Market Factors
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- Key points
- Oil & gas
- Further reforms to encourage investment introduced in 2015
- Oil & gas reserves
- Capital expenditure in oil & gas industry
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- Figure 98: UK Total Capital Expenditure in the Oil and Gas Industry, by Type, 2009-13
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- Figure 99: UKCS Oil and Gas Production Platforms and Floating Installations, 2014
- Future Investment in Oil & Gas Industry
- Slump in oil price proves highly detrimental to North Sea oil industry
- Electricity
- Electricity market reform
- The UK Electricity Generation Mix
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- Figure 100: Analysis of electricity supplied in the UK, by type of fuel used in generation, 2010-14
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- Figure 101: Composition of electricity supplied in the UK, by type of fuel used in generation, 2014
- Renewables generation
- Government subsidy cuts are raising uncertainties for renewables industry
- Offshore wind
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- Figure 102: Renewable electricity generation in the UK, 2010-14
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- Figure 103: Renewable Energy Projects in Pipeline, by Technology, as of July 2015
- Coal generation
- Nuclear generation
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- Figure 104: UK Nuclear Sites Planned Closure Dates, as of September 2015
- CCGT
- Distributed generation
- Interconnectors
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- Figure 105: Existing and planned interconnectors, as of November 2014
- Gas supply
- The UK’s increased reliance on gas imports
- Potential for shale gas extraction
- Wholesale gas prices
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- Figure 106: Average wholesales gas prices, 2002-14
- Gas transmission and distribution capital expenditure
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- Figure 107: Total gas transmission and distribution capital expenditure, 2009/10-2013/14
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- Figure 108: Total gas transmission capital expenditure, 2009/10-13/14
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- Figure 109: Total gas distribution capital expenditure, 2009/10-2013/14
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- Figure 110: Cumulative capital expenditure during GDPRC1 2008-13, by GDN and type
- Forecast capital expenditure
- Transmission network
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- Figure 111: Capital Expenditure Plans by National Grid Gas Under RIIO-T1, by Category, 2014-2021
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- Figure 112: Annual capital expenditure plans by National Grid Gas Under RIIO-T1, by Category, 2014-2021
- Distribution Network
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- Figure 113: Controllable Cost Allowances for Gas Distribution Companies Under (RIIOGD1), 2014-2021
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- Figure 114: Annual capex plans under RIIO-GD1, by GDN, 2014-2021
Power & Energy Sector Forecast
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- Key points
- Market forecast
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- Figure 115: Forecast Market for UK Consulting Engineers in the Power and Energy Sector, 2015-19
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- Figure 116: Forecast Market for UK Consulting Engineers in the Power and Energy Sector, 2015-19
Industry Structure
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- Key points
- Company profiles
Arup Group
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- Company strategy and outlook
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- Figure 117: Financial Analysis of Arup Group, 2010-14
WS Atkins
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- Company strategy and outlook
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- Figure 118: Financial analysis of WS Atkins, 2011-15
Jacobs UK
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- Company strategy and outlook
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- Figure 119: Financial Analysis of Jacobs U.K., 2010-14
AMEC Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure UK
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- Company outlook
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- Figure 120: Financial Analysis of AMEC Foster Wheeler Environment & Infrastructure UK, 2010-13
Amey UK
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- Company strategy and outlook
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- Figure 121: Financial analysis of Amey UK, 2010-14
AECOM
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- Company outlook
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- Figure 122: Financial Analysis of AECOM, 201014
AECOM Infrastructure & Environment (Formerly URS Infrastructure & Environment)
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- Figure 123: Financial Analysis of AECOM Infrastructure & Environment UK, 2010-14
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- Figure 124: Turnover Analysis of AECOM Infrastructure & Environment UK, by Business Segment, 2013-14
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Mace
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- Company performance and outlook
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- Figure 125: Financial Analysis of Mace, 2010-14
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- Figure 126: Turnover Analysis of Mace, by Business Segment, 2013-14
Mott MacDonald Group
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- Company performance and outlook
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- Figure 127: Financial Analysis of Mott MacDonald Group, 2010-14
Mouchel
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- Figure 128: Financial Analysis of Mouchel, 2010-14
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Pell Frischmann Group
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- Company strategy
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- Figure 129: Financial Analysis of Pell Frischmann Group, 2009-13
Parsons Brinckerhoff
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- Figure 130: Financial Analysis of Parsons Brinckerhoff, 200913
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R P S Group
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- Company strategy
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- Figure 131: Financial Analysis of R P S Group, 2010-14
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- Figure 132: Turnover Analysis of R P S Group, by Business Segment, 2013-14
WSP Group
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- Figure 133: Financial Analysis of WSP UK, 2010-14
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Further Sources & Contacts
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- Trade magazines
- Trade exhibitions
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