Transport Planning Day: Future Proofing Our Transport Networks
The spatial development strategy for Greater London, The London Plan, has projected that the capital’s population will increase by 70,000 people per year, predicting it will agglomerate to 10.8 million...
How the NHS can lead the way for sustainable modes of travel
In my 20-year career as a transport planner I have seen a monumental shift from a car focused approach to more sustainable modes of travel and a focus on the...
The Impact of COVID-19 on Transport in Manchester
In times when we have collaborated more closely than before yet never been physically further apart, or when we grew to realise almost everything could get delivered to your doorstep,...
Transport Planning: the road ahead
Today, Curtins is delighted to celebrate Transport Planning Day. The Transport Planning Society's (TPS) event is in its second year and the Institution of Civil Engineers in London will be...
Why Transport Planning matters
Coming from a densely-populated city like Kuala Lumpur, I always took traffic congestion as the status quo. Back home, we once worked out that by the time my dad was...
My journey as Transport Planner: Joe Matthew
I joined Curtins in September 2016 as an Apprentice Technician in the Manchester Transport Planning team. From my very first day at the office, my colleagues helped me feel welcome...
My first six months at Curtins: Laura Smith
After graduating in July 2018 from the University of Hull, with a 2:1 in BSc Geography, I wanted to allow myself some time to find a career I would enjoy....
My teacher placement at Curtins
Author: Shelagh McNicholas
Category: Careers, Environmental, Infrastructure, Liverpool, Transport Planning
Our founder, Bill Curtin believed that young people were the future of Curtins and engineering. His belief still resonates with us today, at a time when the industry is struggling...
Take A Closer Look: Beck Drew, Graduate Engineer
Author: Corrine Harris
Category: Birmingham, Careers, Civil and Structural, Environmental, Infrastructure, Residential, Transport Planning
Over the next few months we will be shining a spotlight on some of our Graduate Engineers as we celebrate the Year of Engineering. Our aim is to take a...
Curtins commit to further school engagement in 2018
Author: Rebecca King
Category: Birmingham, Bristol, Civil and Structural, Dublin, Environmental, Infrastructure, Kendal, Leeds, Liverpool, Residential, Transport Planning
The world of work is constantly evolving in line with the technological and industry advancements that historically have and will continue to shape the future of our economy. From these...
