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FOREWORD RICHARD THRELFALL, Partner
UK HEAD OF INFRASTRUCTURE, BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION
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elcome to our fi rst Edition of Focus on Infrastructure, Building and Construction, KPMG’s new magazine for the industry.
We are delighted that Antony Oliver, editor of Infrastructure Intelligence and previously of New Civil
Engineer, has joined forces with KPMG to provide exclusive interviews with key individuals in the UK infrastructure scene. Sir John Armitt shares his thoughts on infrastructure delivery; Shaun Kingsbury describes the challenges he faces in his role as Chief Executive of the Green Investment Bank; and Sir Albert Bore details his future aspirations over the next 30 years for Birmingham, from his perspective as Leader of the Council. It also includes a video interview with Beth West, Commercial Director at HS2, setting out her thoughts on the challenges and benefi ts of that transformational project.
KPMG’s own experts share their insight in this edition; Jonathan white sets out why UK infrastructure is increasingly attractive for investors and David Gascoigne discusses issues and opportunities in the water sector.
We also include the highlights of our recent Building for Growth event setting out our views on the opportunities and challenges facing the construction industry today.
I hope you fi nd the magazine interesting and insightful. We welcome your feedback and any thoughts on future content you would like to see.
Richard Threlfall Partner, UK Head of Infrastructure, Building and Construction
© 2014 KPMG LLP, a UK limited liability partnership, is a subsidiary of KPMG Europe LLP and a member fi rm of the KPMG network of independent member fi rms affi liated with KPMG International Cooperative, a Swiss entity. All rights reserved.
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