Insights

International Women in Engineering Day 2026
On International Women in Engineering Day 2026, we’re celebrating the women across Ardent and the wider industry who are helping to shape the future

Political Change Should Not Mean Project Delay
While priorities may evolve with political leadership changes, one thing remains constant: the UK’s long-term economic growth depends on the

Ardent Announces Series of Internal Promotions In Birmingham
Investing in our people has always been central to how we grow as a business, and we are delighted to announce a series of internal promotions across

Ardent Strengthens Transport Division With Strategic Senior Hire
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Craig Young as Head of Transport, further strengthening Ardent’s growing transport division. Based in

More Than a Certification: What Becoming a B Corp Means for Ardent
We’re proud to announce that Ardent is now a Certified B Corporation. Achieving B Corp Certification is an important milestone for Ardent. It

Ardent Strengthens Scottish Growth Ambitions With Strategic Senior Hire
We are delighted to announce the appointment of infrastructure and property expert Gavin Falconer as Senior Associate Director, further

Joy to the world, the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 is come
Hark! The government’s voices ring, glory to the new born king…of legislation. The Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025 (PIA) has received Royal

Ardent Sponsors Utility Week Forum 2025
Ardent is proud to announce its sponsorship of the Utility Week Forum 2025, one of the Utility sector’s leading events bringing together

Ardent to Lead DCO for Peak Cluster
A leading UK and Ireland land, consent management and stakeholder engagement practice has been hired to lead the drive to achieve planning consent

Tips for a Smooth Site Handover Process when Taking Possession under a Development Consent Order
In the delivery of any nationally significant infrastructure project, there is a quiet but critical moment: the point at which land changes

How to Avoid Infrastructure Project Delays
The incoming Government has made it a mission to ‘Get Britain Building’ and, as well as the delivery of millions of new homes, it also committed to

Planning Reform 2025: Consultation and Engagement in a Changing NSIP Landscape
The UK government’s January 2025 Planning Reform Working Paper proposes significant changes to consultation and engagement for Nationally Significant

















